Gilead Sciences (GILD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$84.95

+0.28 (+0.33%)

(As of 10/11/2024 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 20 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
10

Buy
10

Based on 20 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 20 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for GILD.

Consensus Price Target

$84.83
-0.14% Downside

According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Gilead Sciences, the average price target is $84.83. The highest price target for GILD is $105.00, while the lowest price target for GILD is $69.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.14% from the current price of $84.95.

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GILD Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/13/23 to 10/12/24	1 Month Ago 9/13/23 to 9/12/24	3 Months Ago 7/15/23 to 7/14/24	1 Year Ago 10/13/22 to 10/13/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	10 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$84.83	$82.06	$84.00	$90.05
Forecasted Upside	-0.14% Downside	-1.32% Downside	20.07% Upside	15.97% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	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	2.55	2.79	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-0.14% Downside	10,374.29% Upside	6.83% 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
10/9/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$95.00 ➝ $100.00	+16.09%
10/7/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$76.00 ➝ $84.00	-1.32%
10/7/2024	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	M. Bansal Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$78.00 ➝ $100.00	+17.21%
10/4/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$74.00 ➝ $75.00	-11.04%
9/16/2024	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$70.00 ➝ $70.00	-15.63%
9/11/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$95.00 ➝ $95.00	+18.62%
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8/15/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$82.00 ➝ $83.00	+11.98%
8/15/2024	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold
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
8/9/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$80.00 ➝ $85.00	+12.45%
7/8/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$93.00	+39.45%
6/20/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$80.00 ➝ $80.00	+15.82%
5/1/2024	Maxim Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy	$90.00 ➝ $85.00	+30.37%
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%
4/19/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$105.00	+58.01%
4/17/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$81.00 ➝ $75.00	+12.06%
2/22/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$101.00 ➝ $90.00	+24.76%
11/9/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$75.00	-3.72%
10/11/2023	Leerink Partnrs Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Graybosch Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Market Perform
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%
2/3/2023	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Risinger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform	$81.00 ➝ $91.00	+8.23%
12/9/2022	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$90.00	+0.59%
11/9/2022	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$70.00 ➝ $100.00	+21.61%
11/8/2022	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$80.00 ➝ $90.00	+9.45%
10/28/2022	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$78.00 ➝ $86.00	+10.44%

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

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Gilead Sciences
Bull Case

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

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing medicines in areas of unmet medical need.
The company offers a range of successful products such as Biktarvy, Genvoya, Descovy, Odefsey, Truvada, Complera/ Eviplera, Stribild, and Sunlencs.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. has a strong presence in the United States, Europe, and internationally, providing a diverse market for its products.
The company has a history of innovation and research in the pharmaceutical industry, leading to the development of cutting-edge treatments.
Recent developments in the company have shown promising results, indicating potential growth and profitability for investors.

Gilead Sciences
Bear Case

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

Despite its successes, Gilead Sciences, Inc. faces competition in the biopharmaceutical industry, which could impact its market share and profitability.
The company's stock price has been fluctuating in recent periods, indicating potential volatility in the market.
Changes in regulations and healthcare policies could affect Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s ability to bring new products to market and generate revenue.
Investing in the pharmaceutical industry carries inherent risks related to clinical trials, regulatory approvals, and market acceptance of new treatments.
While Gilead Sciences, Inc. has a strong product portfolio, the company may face challenges in maintaining its competitive edge in a rapidly evolving industry.

GILD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Gilead Sciences is $84.83, with a high forecast of $105.00 and a low forecast of $69.00.
: 20 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Gilead Sciences in the last twelve months. There are currently 10 hold ratings, 9 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GILD shares.
: According to analysts, Gilead Sciences's stock has a predicted downside of -0.14% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Gilead Sciences's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: Gilead Sciences has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Cantor Fitzgerald, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Needham & Company LLC, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank of Canada, Truist Financial, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Gilead Sciences less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Gilead Sciences is 2.55 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.79. Learn more on how GILD compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:GILD) was last updated on 10/12/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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