GILD
Gilead Sciences
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Healthcare
- NASDAQ: GILD
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 15, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.58%
Payout ratio: 43.4%
Gilead Sciences's most recent dividend payment of $0.82 per share was made to shareholders on record before Jun 15, 2026. The payout stands at $3.22 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 2.58%.
GILD dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Gilead Sciences Dividend yield
GILD has a dividend yield of 2.58% which is above the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Healthcare sector average of 1.61%, Gilead Sciences's dividend yield is 60% higher. Historically GILD's dividend yield has averaged at 3.6% in the last 5 years, which is above the current yield.
GILD Dividend history
Gilead Sciences has been paying dividends for the last 11 years. According to our data GILD has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 3.2% for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 15% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 10%.
Gilead Sciences Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.82 | 2.59% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.82 | 2.2% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.79 | 2.64% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.79 | 2.79% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.79 | 2.84% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.79 | 2.78% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.77 | 3.35% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.77 | 3.7% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.77 | 4.67% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.77 | 4.07% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.75 | 3.67% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.75 | 3.85% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.75 | 3.8% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.75 | 3.69% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.73 | 3.3% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.73 | 4.45% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.73 | 4.98% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.73 | 4.92% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.71 | 4.03% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.71 | 3.99% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.71 | 4.08% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $0.71 | 4.47% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | $0.68 | 4.55% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $0.68 | 4.02% |
| Jun 11, 2020 | $0.68 | 3.6% |
| Mar 12, 2020 | $0.68 | 3.75% |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.63 | 3.73% |
| Sep 12, 2019 | $0.63 | 3.71% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | $0.63 | 3.58% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.63 | 3.61% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.57 | 3.39% |
| Sep 13, 2018 | $0.57 | 3.01% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $0.57 | 3.06% |
| Mar 15, 2018 | $0.57 | 2.68% |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.52 | 2.8% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.52 | 2.47% |
| Jun 14, 2017 | $0.52 | 3.05% |
| Mar 14, 2017 | $0.52 | 2.85% |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.47 | 2.46% |
| Sep 14, 2016 | $0.47 | 2.32% |
| Jun 14, 2016 | $0.47 | 2.11% |
| Mar 14, 2016 | $0.43 | 1.9% |
| Dec 14, 2015 | $0.43 | 1.28% |
| Sep 14, 2015 | $0.43 | 0.79% |
| Jun 12, 2015 | $0.43 | 0.37% |
Gilead Sciences dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
GILD has a payout ratio of 43.4% which is higher than the Healthcare sector average but lower than the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 38.6%, Gilead Sciences's payout ratio is 12% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
GILD dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFE Pfizer Inc | 6.92% | $1.72 | 131.3% |
| ABBV AbbVie Inc | 2.91% | $6.74 | 332% |
| MRK Merck & Co Inc | 2.89% | $3.36 | 94.1% |
| AMGN Amgen Inc | 2.83% | $9.8 | 67.7% |
| GILD Gilead Sciences Inc | 2.58% | $3.22 | 43.4% |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 2.23% | $5.24 | 60% |
| LLY ELI LILLY & Co | 0.58% | $6.46 | 22.9% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Gilead Sciences pay a dividend?
Yes, Gilead Sciences has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. GILD has been paying dividends since 2015.
When was GILD's last dividend?
Gilead Sciences's last regular dividend was on Jun 15, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.82 per share.
How much dividend does Gilead Sciences pay (per share)?
On an annual basis GILD pays $3.22 per share.
What is Gilead Sciences's dividend yield?
Currently Gilead Sciences's dividend yield is 2.58%.
How often does Gilead Sciences pay dividends?
Gilead Sciences pays dividends quarterly.
What is Gilead Sciences's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Gilead Sciences is 43.4%.
Does Gilead Sciences pay a good dividend?
Gilead Sciences's dividend yield is above the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.