Gilead Sciences (GILD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$90.19 +0.43 (+0.48%)

(As of 11/22/2024 ET)

Gilead Sciences - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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 26 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
12

Buy
14

Based on 26 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 26 analysts, 12 have given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for GILD.

Consensus Price Target

$95.41
5.79% Upside

According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Gilead Sciences, the average price target is $95.41. 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 5.79% from the current price of $90.19.

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GILD Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Month Ago 10/25/23 to 10/24/24	3 Months Ago 8/26/23 to 8/25/24	1 Year Ago 11/24/22 to 11/24/23
Strong Buy	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	11 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	12 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$95.41	$86.85	$81.94	$88.22
Forecasted Upside	5.79% Upside	-2.17% Downside	6.81% Upside	17.04% 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	2.65	2.80	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	5.79% Upside	26,878.84% Upside	7.66% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent GILD News	Neutral 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
11/21/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$70.00 ➝ $96.00	+6.95%
11/21/2024	Mizuho 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$90.00 ➝ $100.00	+12.83%
11/18/2024	Daiwa America 0 of 5 stars	N. Nakagiri Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
11/18/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$81.00 ➝ $84.00	-4.75%
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%
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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	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$95.00 ➝ $105.00	+7.81%
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	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$70.00 ➝ $80.00	-17.24%
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%
9/8/2023	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$88.00 ➝ $95.00	+28.48%
2/10/2023	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$90.00 ➝ $95.00	+11.07%
12/9/2022	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$90.00	+0.59%

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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 Thursday, November 21, 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 stock is currently priced at approximately $83.78, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Recent analyst upgrades have increased price targets for Gilead Sciences, Inc., with JPMorgan Chase & Co. raising their target to $105.00, indicating strong potential for price appreciation.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. has a diverse portfolio of medicines addressing unmet medical needs, which can lead to sustained revenue growth and market presence.
Insider transactions show confidence in the company, with recent sales being relatively small compared to overall ownership, suggesting that insiders still hold significant stakes.
The company has a strong research and development pipeline, which is crucial for long-term growth in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Gilead Sciences
Bear Case

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

The payout ratio is extremely high at 3,422.22%, indicating that the company is paying out significantly more in dividends than it earns, which may not be sustainable.
Insider sales have occurred recently, which could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
Despite positive analyst ratings, the stock has a mixed outlook with many analysts maintaining a "hold" rating, suggesting caution among investors.
Recent insider ownership is only 0.16%, which may indicate a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests.
Market volatility and regulatory challenges in the biopharmaceutical sector can impact Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s stock performance unpredictably.

GILD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Gilead Sciences is $95.41, with a high forecast of $125.00 and a low forecast of $69.00.
: 26 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Gilead Sciences in the last year. There are currently 12 hold ratings, 11 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 5.79% 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 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 2.65 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.80. Learn more on how GILD compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:GILD) was last updated on 11/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Gilead Sciences (GILD) Stock Forecast & Price Target