Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.12
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.1%
Payout Ratio
8.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
10 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
8.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
10 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.3% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.1%
Trailing DPS$3.12
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout8.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout40.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR2.7%
5Y CAGR3.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.6%
Total Shareholder Yield2.7%
1Y Total Return33.1%
5Y Total Return162.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)24.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$26,24910Y ago$20,10220Y ago$113,475
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). GILD's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Gilead Sciences, Inc. distributes 8.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 40.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
GILD has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.7% and 5-year CAGR of 3.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GILD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.1% dividend yield, 0.6% buyback yield, 2.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 162.5%, with dividends contributing 24.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,102 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$15.11
Avg/Payment$0.7555
Latest Change+3.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.8200 | ↑ +3.8% | 2.14% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.7900 | — | 2.64% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.7900 | — | 2.79% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.7900 | — | 2.84% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.7900 | ↑ +2.6% | 2.78% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.7700 | — | 3.35% | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.7700 | — | 3.70% | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.7700 | — | 4.67% | Jun 27, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Specialty and biologics-focused pharma
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.1%
#3 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
8.2% payout
Streak
10Y
3.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.7%
#3 of 3
Annual Dividend History
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.82 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2025 | $3.16 | 2.6% | 4 | — | — | — | 5.3% |
| 2024 | $3.08 | 2.7% | 4 | $0.38 | 810.5% | 0.12x | 5.1% |
| 2023 | $3.00 | 2.7% | 4 | $4.50 | 66.7% | 1.50x | 5.0% |
| 2022 | $2.92 | 2.8% | 4 | $3.64 | 80.2% | 1.25x | 4.9% |
| 2021 | $2.84 | 4.4% | 4 | $4.93 | 57.6% | 1.74x | 4.7% |
| 2020 | $2.72 | 7.9% | 4 | $0.10 | 2792.6% | 0.04x | 4.5% |
| 2019 | $2.52 | 10.5% | 4 | $4.22 | 59.7% | 1.67x | 4.2% |
| 2018 | $2.28 | 9.6% | 4 | $4.17 | 54.7% | 1.83x | 3.8% |
| 2017 | $2.08 | 13.0% | 4 | $3.51 | 59.3% | 1.69x | 3.5% |
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How much dividend does GILD pay per share?
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.12 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is GILD's next ex-dividend date?
GILD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GILD typically pays dividends Annual.
Is GILD's dividend safe?
GILD's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +8.2% and FCF payout ratio of +40.6%. The 10-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is GILD a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Gilead Sciences, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 10 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does GILD pay dividends?
Gilead Sciences, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.12 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2015 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GILD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GILD five years ago would be worth approximately $26,249 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GILD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GILD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.