Gilead Sciences, Inc. Dividends | Yield & Payout

Dividend history and payout analysis for Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

11 years
Metric (FY)20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividends per share (FY)$3.16$3.08$3.00$2.92$2.84$2.72$2.52$2.28$2.08$1.84$1.29
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A3.40%3.77%3.44%3.95%4.71%3.90%3.66%2.92%2.56%1.27%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A816.25%67.24%80.77%57.91%2804.07%59.82%54.46%59.01%18.18%10.35%

Dividend Payout History

43 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-30December 15, 252025-12-15$0.79
2025-09-29September 15, 252025-09-15$0.79
2025-06-27June 13, 252025-06-13$0.79
2025-03-28March 14, 252025-03-14$0.79
2024-12-30December 13, 242024-12-13$0.77
2024-09-27September 13, 242024-09-13$0.77
2024-06-27June 14, 242024-06-14$0.77
2024-03-28March 14, 242024-03-15$0.77
2023-12-28December 14, 232023-12-15$0.75
2023-09-28September 14, 232023-09-15$0.75
2023-06-29June 14, 232023-06-15$0.75
2023-03-30March 14, 232023-03-15$0.75
2022-12-29December 14, 222022-12-15$0.73
2022-09-29September 14, 222022-09-15$0.73
2022-06-29June 14, 222022-06-15$0.73
2022-03-30March 14, 222022-03-15$0.73
2021-12-30December 14, 212021-12-15$0.71
2021-09-29September 14, 212021-09-15$0.71
2021-06-29June 14, 212021-06-15$0.71
2021-03-30March 12, 212021-03-15$0.71
2020-12-30December 14, 202020-12-15$0.68
2020-09-29September 14, 202020-09-15$0.68
2020-06-29June 11, 202020-06-12$0.68
2020-03-30March 12, 202020-03-13$0.68
2019-12-30December 12, 192019-12-13$0.63
2019-09-27September 12, 192019-09-13$0.63
2019-06-27June 13, 192019-06-14$0.63
2019-03-28March 14, 192019-03-15$0.63
2018-12-28December 13, 182018-12-14$0.57
2018-09-27September 13, 182018-09-14$0.57
2018-06-28June 14, 182018-06-15$0.57
2018-03-29March 15, 182018-03-16$0.57
2017-12-28December 14, 172017-12-15$0.52
2017-09-28September 14, 172017-09-15$0.52
2017-06-29June 14, 172017-06-16$0.52
2017-03-30March 14, 172017-03-16$0.52
2016-12-29December 13, 162016-12-15$0.47
2016-09-29September 14, 162016-09-16$0.47
2016-06-29June 14, 162016-06-16$0.47
2016-03-30March 14, 162016-03-16$0.43
2015-12-30December 14, 152015-12-16$0.43
2015-09-29September 14, 152015-09-16$0.43
2015-06-29June 12, 152015-06-16$0.43

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Gilead Sciences, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Gilead Sciences, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Gilead Sciences, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Gilead Sciences, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Gilead Sciences, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Gilead Sciences, Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.