Gilead Sciences (GILD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$123.76 0.00 (0.00%)
Closing price 06/18/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$123.74 -0.02 (-0.01%)
As of 06/18/2026 07:58 PM Eastern
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Gilead Sciences - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
25

Based on 29 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Gilead Sciences in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 29 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 25 have given a buy rating for GILD.

Consensus Price Target

$158.41
28.00% Upside
According to the 29 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Gilead Sciences, the average price target is $158.41. The highest price target for GILD is $180.00, while the lowest price target for GILD is $122.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 28.00% from the current price of $123.76.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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GILD Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/19/25 to 6/19/26
1 Month Ago
5/20/25 to 5/20/26
3 Months Ago
3/21/25 to 3/21/26
1 Year Ago
6/19/24 to 6/19/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
25 Buy rating(s)
25 Buy rating(s)
24 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$158.41$156.93$157.62$110.55
Forecasted Upside28.00% Upside20.07% Upside14.87% Upside2.36% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

GILD Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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GILD Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Gilead Sciences Stock vs. The Competition

TypeGilead SciencesMedical CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.86
2.29
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside28.00% Upside686.68% Upside15.89% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/16/2026
Cantor Fitzgerald logo
Cantor Fitzgerald
5 of 5 stars
Carter Gould
Carter Gould
4 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOverweight$155.00+23.37%
6/8/2026
Brian Abrahams
Brian Abrahams
4 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingSector Perform
5/28/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy (B)Buy (B-)
5/20/2026UpgradeHoldBuy$165.00+26.44%
5/19/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$161.00 ➝ $150.00+14.65%
5/11/2026 Lower Target$170.00 ➝ $167.00+25.18%
5/8/2026Lower Target$175.00 ➝ $168.00+27.92%
5/8/2026 Lower Target$148.00 ➝ $146.00+11.17%
5/8/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$155.00 ➝ $157.00+19.65%
4/17/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$125.00 ➝ $130.00-5.41%
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4/13/2026Boost TargetBuy$156.00 ➝ $165.00+19.83%
3/10/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$180.00+22.76%
2/23/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$170.00+13.53%
2/20/2026Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$155.00+2.57%
2/19/2026 Boost TargetBuy$135.00 ➝ $165.00+9.18%
2/18/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$140.00 ➝ $170.00+11.30%
2/12/2026Boost TargetOutperform$155.00 ➝ $170.00+9.11%
2/11/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$160.00+3.14%
2/11/2026 Set TargetBuy$162.00+4.03%
2/11/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$128.00 ➝ $165.00+5.91%
2/11/2026 Boost TargetBuy$135.00 ➝ $155.00-0.51%
2/11/2026Boost TargetBuy$145.00 ➝ $160.00+2.70%
2/11/2026Boost TargetOverweight$150.00 ➝ $165.00+12.07%
2/11/2026Boost TargetOverweight$150.00 ➝ $160.00+8.67%
2/11/2026Boost TargetSector Outperform$140.00 ➝ $177.00+20.22%
1/26/2026Boost TargetBuy$145.00 ➝ $155.00+12.54%
1/26/2026Boost TargetOutperform$135.00 ➝ $150.00+10.35%
12/10/2025 Boost TargetHold$110.00 ➝ $133.00+11.43%
9/5/2025 UpgradeModerate Buy
2/13/2025 UpgradeHoldBuy$108.00+4.54%
2/12/2025Boost TargetOverweight$105.00 ➝ $110.00+6.33%
11/7/2024 Boost TargetNeutral$80.00 ➝ $95.00-2.30%
8/9/2024UpgradeStrong-Buy
7/8/2024 UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform$93.00+39.45%

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Should I Buy Gilead Sciences Stock? GILD Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Gilead Sciences pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Gilead Sciences
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Gilead Sciences, Inc.:

  • The company has a strong focus on areas of high unmet medical need, particularly in antiviral therapies, oncology, and inflammatory diseases, which positions it well for future growth.
  • Recent advancements in clinical trials, such as the Denikitug trial for tough-to-treat colorectal cancer, highlight Gilead's commitment to innovation and expanding its product pipeline.
  • Insider trading activity indicates confidence in the company, with executives recently selling shares under a pre-arranged trading plan, suggesting they believe in the company's future performance.
  • The current stock price is around $131, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a favorable valuation.
  • Institutional ownership is significant, with 83.67% of the stock held by hedge funds and other institutional investors, indicating strong market confidence in Gilead's prospects.

Gilead Sciences
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Gilead Sciences, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Recent commentary suggests that Gilead’s stock has experienced technical pressure, pulling back from its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, which may indicate a bearish trend.
  • Analysts have slightly lowered earnings estimates for FY2026, reflecting cautious sentiment about the company's near-term financial performance.
  • Insider sales, while sometimes viewed positively, can also raise concerns about the executives' confidence in the company's short-term outlook.
  • Despite a strong pipeline, the competitive landscape in the biopharmaceutical industry is intense, which could impact Gilead's market share and profitability.
  • Only a small percentage (0.30%) of the stock is owned by company insiders, which may suggest a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests.

GILD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 29 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Gilead Sciences is $158.41, with a high forecast of $180.00 and a low forecast of $122.00.

29 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Gilead Sciences in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 25 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GILD shares.

According to analysts, Gilead Sciences's stock has a predicted upside of 28.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Gilead Sciences's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Gilead Sciences more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Gilead Sciences is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Hold. Learn more on how GILD compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:GILD) was last updated on 6/19/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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