Gilead Sciences (GILD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$92.57 +1.48 (+1.62%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:40 PM ET)

Gilead Sciences - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 27 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
12

Buy
15

Based on 27 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Gilead Sciences in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 27 analysts, 12 have given a hold rating, 12 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for GILD.

Consensus Price Target

$96.43
4.17% Upside

According to the 27 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Gilead Sciences, the average price target is $96.43. The highest price target for GILD is $125.00, while the lowest price target for GILD is $69.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.17% from the current price of $92.57.

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GILD Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	12 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	12 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$96.43	$95.41	$82.06	$87.06
Forecasted Upside	4.17% Upside	6.20% Upside	-2.24% Downside	9.29% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold

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GILD Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

GILD Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Gilead Sciences Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Gilead Sciences	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.67	2.81	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	4.17% Upside	25,828.93% Upside	14.52% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent GILD News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/11/2024	Cantor Fitzgerald 4 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$80.00 ➝ $80.00	-14.61%
12/11/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$84.00 ➝ $84.00	-10.38%
12/10/2024	Oppenheimer 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$105.00 ➝ $115.00	+26.95%
12/10/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy	$109.00	+20.32%
11/21/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$70.00 ➝ $96.00	+6.95%
11/21/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$90.00 ➝ $100.00	+12.83%
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11/18/2024	Daiwa America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Nakagiri Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
11/15/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Hammond Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$110.00	+19.42%
11/14/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$125.00	+34.95%
11/8/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$83.00 ➝ $97.00
11/8/2024	Maxim Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Okunewitch Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
11/7/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$100.00 ➝ $105.00	+7.98%
11/7/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$80.00 ➝ $95.00	-2.30%
11/7/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$94.00 ➝ $102.00	+4.90%
11/7/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$74.00 ➝ $84.00	-13.48%
11/7/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$84.00 ➝ $95.00	-1.72%
11/7/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Bansal Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$100.00 ➝ $105.00	+8.63%
11/7/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$95.00 ➝ $105.00	+7.58%
11/7/2024	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold
10/21/2024	Leerink Partnrs Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Graybosch Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/21/2024	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$74.00 ➝ $96.00	+10.70%
10/17/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Breen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$105.00	+21.04%
8/9/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	U. Raffat Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
7/8/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$93.00	+39.45%
4/26/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$80.00 ➝ $78.00	+19.28%
4/26/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$90.00 ➝ $85.00	+29.99%
4/24/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Reduce ➝ Hold	$69.00	+2.99%
11/9/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$75.00	-3.72%
2/10/2023	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$90.00 ➝ $95.00	+11.07%

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Should I Buy Gilead Sciences Stock? GILD Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Gilead Sciences pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Gilead Sciences
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Gilead Sciences, Inc.:

The current stock price is approximately $92.76, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. has a strong pipeline of innovative medicines targeting unmet medical needs, which can lead to significant revenue growth as these products gain market approval.
Recent insider trading activity indicates confidence in the company's future, as executives have been actively managing their stock holdings, suggesting they believe in the company's long-term value.
The company has demonstrated resilience in the face of market fluctuations, maintaining a focus on research and development that can drive future profitability.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. operates in a high-demand sector, with ongoing needs for effective treatments in areas such as infectious diseases and oncology, positioning it well for sustained growth.

Gilead Sciences
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Gilead Sciences, Inc. for these reasons:

Insider sales have been significant, with over 447,234 shares sold recently, which may raise concerns about the executives' confidence in the company's short-term performance.
The company has experienced a notable decrease in insider ownership, with some executives reducing their stakes by over 64%, which could signal potential issues or lack of confidence in future growth.
Market competition in the biopharmaceutical industry is intense, and Gilead Sciences, Inc. faces challenges from other companies developing similar therapies, which could impact market share and profitability.
Recent stock performance may be influenced by broader market trends, and any downturn in the market could adversely affect Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s stock price.
Regulatory hurdles and the lengthy approval process for new drugs can delay potential revenue streams, impacting the company's financial outlook in the near term.

GILD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 27 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Gilead Sciences is $96.43, with a high forecast of $125.00 and a low forecast of $69.00.
: 27 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Gilead Sciences in the last year. There are currently 12 hold ratings, 12 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GILD shares.
: According to analysts, Gilead Sciences's stock has a predicted upside of 4.17% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Gilead Sciences's stock had 5 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Gilead Sciences has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, Daiwa America, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Leerink Partners, Leerink Partnrs, Maxim Group, Mizuho, Needham & Company LLC, Oppenheimer, Piper Sandler, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Gilead Sciences less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Gilead Sciences is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.81. Learn more on how GILD compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:GILD) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Gilead Sciences (GILD) Stock Forecast & Price Target