Dividends Paid for Gilead Sciences (GILD)
Dividends Paid for Gilead Sciences (GILD): headline value $4.00B · YoY +2.2%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

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Latest period
$4.00B
YoY change
+2.2%
5Y CAGR
+3.0%
Peak year (2025)
$4.00B
Latest annual
$4.00B
Dividends Paid history chart for Gilead Sciences (GILD) from 1990 to 2025
Dividends Paid history table for Gilead Sciences (GILD) from 1990 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.00B | +2.2% | ||
| 2024 | $3.92B | +2.9% | ||
| 2023 | $3.81B | +2.7% | ||
| 2022 | $3.71B | +2.9% | ||
| 2021 | $3.60B | +4.5% | ||
| 2020 | $3.45B | +7.0% | ||
| 2019 | $3.22B | +8.4% | ||
| 2018 | $2.97B | +8.8% | ||
| 2017 | $2.73B | +11.2% | ||
| 2016 | $2.46B | +31.0% | ||
| 2015 | $1.87B | — | ||
| 2014 | $0 | — | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — |
Dividends Paid values are taken from Gilead Sciences's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
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 by Year
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 — Dividends Paid
Companies in the same sector as Gilead Sciences, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $51.76B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $12.38B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $11.66B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $8.18B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $7.92B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $5.38B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $5.12B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $5.08B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Gilead Sciences's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Gilead Sciences (GILD) is $4.00B (period ending December 31, 2025).
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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