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Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup · Temp Headwind edge

HoldAI GATE: FLAGGED — 1 riskModerate Confidence

Healthcare · Drug Manufacturers - General

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $130.87, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Thin upside margin: 8.9%; Negative momentum.

Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company focused on HIV, liver diseases (hepatitis B/C), hematology/oncology, and inflammatory diseases. It earns revenue primarily through sales of branded antiviral therapies (Biktarvy, Veklury, Trodelvy) distributed via a concentrated... Read more

$130.87+8.9% A.UpsideScore 6.3/10#3 of 16 Drug Manufacturers - General
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield4.93%
IncomeYield2.53%(5y avg 3.65%)Payout43.40%sustainable
Stop $123.81Target $142.17(analyst − 10%)A.R:R 1.7:1
Analyst target$157.96+20.7%28 analysts
$142.17our TP
$130.87price
$157.96mean
$122
$180

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $130.87, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Thin upside margin: 8.9%; Negative momentum. Chart setup: RSI 54 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Score 6.3/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, earnings proximity 79d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and news legal. Suitability: conservative.

Recent Developments — Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Generated 2026-05-20T21:06:21Z.

Thesis

Rewards
V7 flight-to-quality bonus: +0.5 (Q=8.3 in RISK_OFF)
Sector modifier (Healthcare): +0.5
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Risks
Thin upside margin: 8.9%
Negative momentum

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)17.6
P/E (Fwd)13.5
Mkt Cap$161.0B
EV/EBITDA11.8
Profit Mgn31.0%
ROE43.4%
Rev Growth4.4%
Beta0.33
Dividend2.53%
Rating analysts39

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.92neutral
IV33%normal

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Momentum below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Obv
1.0
Volume
2.0
Ma Position
4.0
Rsi
5.5
Macd
6.3
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Above 200-day MA
GatesMomentum 3.8<4.5NEWS LEGALA.R:R 1.7 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsEARNINGS PROXIMITY 79d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Conservative
RSI
54 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $127.64Resistance $137.50

Price Targets

$124
$142
A.Upside+8.6%
A.R:R1.7:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! Momentum score 3.8/10 — below 4.5 minimum
! NEWS:LEGAL
! News gate: flagged (1 risks, 0 concerns)

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-06 (79d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GILD stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $130.87, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Thin upside margin: 8.9%; Negative momentum. Chart setup: RSI 54 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Target $142.17 (+8.6%), stop $123.81 (−5.7%), A.R:R 1.7:1. Score 6.3/10, moderate confidence.

What is the GILD stock price target?

Take-profit target: $142.17 (+8.9% upside). Target $142.17 (+8.6%), stop $123.81 (−5.7%), A.R:R 1.7:1. Stop-loss: $123.81.

What are the risks of investing in GILD?

Thin upside margin: 8.9%; Negative momentum.

Is GILD overvalued or undervalued?

Gilead Sciences, Inc. trades at a P/E of 17.6 (forward 13.5). TrendMatrix value score: 6.3/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about GILD?

39 analysts cover GILD with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $158.

What does Gilead Sciences, Inc. do?Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company focused on HIV, liver diseases (hepatitis B/C), hematology/oncology, and...

Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company focused on HIV, liver diseases (hepatitis B/C), hematology/oncology, and inflammatory diseases. It earns revenue primarily through sales of branded antiviral therapies (Biktarvy, Veklury, Trodelvy) distributed via a concentrated wholesale channel in the U.S. and internationally.

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