Gilead Sciences (GILD) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ContenderGilead Sciences (GILD) has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years and currently yields 2.44%. The most recent dividend was $0.8200/share on Mar 30, 2026, paid Quarterly.
GILD
Current Yield
2.44%
TTM Dividend/Share
$3.19
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
43.5%
Consecutive Growth Years
11 (Dividend Contender)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
2.60%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
3.04%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
9.37%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
5.5%
FCF payout ratio
10.3%
Net debt / EBITDA
1.1x
Interest coverage
11.32x
ROIC (TTM)
21.9%
Dividend Safety Score
8 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 43.5%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($7.60) covers dividend/share ($3.19).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
11 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 10.3%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 1.1x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (3.0%) ≤ EPS growth (6.4%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jun 15, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 29, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.8200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8200
Ex-date Mar 13, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 30, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.8200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8200
Ex-date Dec 15, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 30, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.7900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7900
Ex-date Sep 15, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 29, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.7900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7900
Ex-date Jun 13, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 27, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.7900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7900
Ex-date Mar 14, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 28, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.7900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7900
Ex-date Dec 13, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 30, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.7700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7700
Ex-date Sep 13, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 27, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.7700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7700
Ex-date Jun 14, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 27, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.7700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7700
Ex-date Mar 14, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 28, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.7700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7700
Ex-date Dec 14, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 28, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.7500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7500
Ex-date Sep 14, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 28, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.7500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7500
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | $0.8200 | $0.8200 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $0.8200 | $0.8200 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $0.7900 | $0.7900 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.7900 | $0.7900 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | $0.7900 | $0.7900 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $0.7900 | $0.7900 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | $0.7700 | $0.7700 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 | $0.7700 | $0.7700 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | $0.7700 | $0.7700 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.7700 | $0.7700 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | $0.7500 | $0.7500 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 | $0.7500 | $0.7500 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Gilead Sciences has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 11 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3.1600 | — | — |
| 2025 | $3.0800 | $3.1600 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $3.0000 | $3.0800 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $2.9200 | $3.0000 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $2.8400 | $2.9200 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $2.7200 | $2.8400 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | $2.5200 | $2.7200 | +7.9% |
| 2019 | $2.2800 | $2.5200 | +10.5% |
| 2018 | $2.0800 | $2.2800 | +9.6% |
| 2017 | $1.8400 | $2.0800 | +13.0% |
| 2016 | — | $1.8400 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Gilead Sciences (GILD) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$4.03B
YoY change
+2.2%
5Y CAGR
+3.0%
Peak year (2025)
$4.00B
Latest annual
$4.00B
Cash dividends paid over time for Gilead Sciences (GILD)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Gilead Sciences (GILD)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.00B | +2.2% | +$85.00M | ||
| 2024 | $3.92B | +2.9% | +$109.00M | ||
| 2023 | $3.81B | +2.7% | +$100.00M | ||
| 2022 | $3.71B | +2.9% | +$104.00M | ||
| 2021 | $3.60B | +4.5% | +$156.00M | ||
| 2020 | $3.45B | +7.0% | +$227.00M | ||
| 2019 | $3.22B | +8.4% | +$251.00M | ||
| 2018 | $2.97B | +8.8% | +$240.00M | ||
| 2017 | $2.73B | +11.2% | +$276.00M | ||
| 2016 | $2.46B | +31.0% | +$581.00M | ||
| 2015 | $1.87B | — | +$1.87B | ||
| 2014 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | — | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — | — |
In 2025, Gilead Sciences (GILD) dividends paid totalled $4.00B – edged up 2.2% year-over-year.
Gilead Sciences dividends paid compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +3.0%, sustaining 11 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Across the available history, dividends paid reached its high of $4.00B in 2025 and its low of $0 in 1990.
Within Healthcare, Gilead Sciences (GILD) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $8.05B.
Gilead Sciences Dividends Paid 2025: $4.00B
Gilead Sciences dividends paid in 2025 was $4.00B, edged up 2.2% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Gilead Sciences Dividends Paid 2024: $3.92B
Gilead Sciences dividends paid in 2024 was $3.92B, edged up 2.9% from 2023.
Gilead Sciences Dividends Paid 2023: $3.81B
Gilead Sciences dividends paid in 2023 was $3.81B, edged up 2.7% from 2022.
Gilead Sciences Dividends Paid 2022: $3.71B
Gilead Sciences dividends paid in 2022 was $3.71B, edged up 2.9% from 2021.
Gilead Sciences Dividends Paid 2021: $3.60B
Gilead Sciences dividends paid in 2021 was $3.60B.
See more financial history for Gilead Sciences (GILD).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Gilead Sciences, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk (NVO) | $51.76B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $12.38B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie (ABBV) | $11.66B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co. (MRK) | $8.18B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group (UNH) | $7.92B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly (LLY) | $5.38B | Healthcare |
| Amgen (AMGN) | $5.12B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca (AZN) | $5.08B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
Does Gilead Sciences pay dividends?
Yes, Gilead Sciences (GILD) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $3.19 per share annually, yielding 2.44%.
What is Gilead Sciences's dividend yield?
Gilead Sciences (GILD) has a current dividend yield of 2.44%.
Is Gilead Sciences's dividend safe?
Gilead Sciences (GILD) passes 8 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Gilead Sciences increased its dividend?
Gilead Sciences (GILD) has 11 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Gilead Sciences's dividend payout ratio?
Gilead Sciences (GILD) has a dividend payout ratio of 43.5%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Gilead Sciences's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Gilead Sciences (GILD) is $4.03B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Gilead Sciences dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Gilead Sciences (GILD) dividends paid changed +2.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Gilead Sciences dividends paid?
Gilead Sciences (GILD) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +3.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Gilead Sciences dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Gilead Sciences dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $4.00B in 2025.
What was Gilead Sciences dividends paid in 2024?
Gilead Sciences (GILD) dividends paid in 2024 was $3.92B.
What was Gilead Sciences dividends paid in 2025?
Gilead Sciences (GILD) dividends paid in 2025 was $4.00B.
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