Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.19
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
47.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
11 years
GILD Dividend Income Check
Safety
47.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
11 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.3% and trend is rising.
GILD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.1%
Trailing DPS$3.19
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout47.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout30.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak11 years
3Y CAGR2.7%
5Y CAGR3.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.1%
1Y Total Return35.2%
5Y Total Return132.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)21.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$23,25310Y ago$21,98620Y ago$109,772
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.
GILD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
GILD Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Gilead Sciences, Inc. distributes 47.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 30.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
GILD has raised its dividend for 11 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, 1.0% buyback yield, 3.1% 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 132.5%, with dividends contributing 21.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,986 today.
GILD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$15.33
Avg/Payment$0.7665
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026Latest | $0.8200 | — | 2.22% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.8200 | — | 2.59% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.8200 | ↑ +3.8% | 2.20% | 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 |
GILD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.1%
#6 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
47.0% payout
Streak
11Y
3.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.1%
#5 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GILDGilead Sciences, Inc… | $187.9B | 2.1% | 47.0% | 11 | Sustainable |
3rd  ABBVAbbVie Inc. | $468.7B | 2.5% | 2.8% | 43 | Sustainable |
2nd  BMYBristol-Myers Squibb… | $124.9B | 4.0% | 71.5% | 4 | Watch |
 AMGNAmgen Inc. | $219.2B | 2.3% | 66.5% | 15 | Watch |
 REGNRegeneron Pharmaceut… | $82.6B | 0.4% | 8.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 MRKMerck & Co., Inc. | $365.8B | 2.2% | 44.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
1st  PFEPfizer Inc. | $160.6B | 6.1% | 1.3% | 15 | Sustainable |
GILD Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.46 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 4.1% |
| 2025 | $3.16 | 2.6% | 4 | $6.78 | 46.6% | 2.15x | 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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GILD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GILD stock.
How much dividend does GILD pay per share?
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.19 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
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 Quarterly.
Is GILD's dividend safe?
GILD's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +47.0% and FCF payout ratio of +30.0%. With 11 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is GILD a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Gilead Sciences, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 11 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 Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $3.19 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 $23,253 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.