# GILD stock returns, drawdowns and dividends

> GILD (Gilead Sciences, Inc. - Common Stock): 1-year total return +34.15%, price return +30.92%, max drawdown 22.03%, trailing yield 2.25%. Daily data through Oct. 2, 2026.

Source: https://findetfstock.com/stock/gild/ · Prices through: 2026-10-02 · Data: Yahoo Finance daily closes and ex-dividend amounts

Gilead Sciences, Inc. - Common Stock.

GILD gained 34.15% over the past year with dividends reinvested (+30.92% on price alone), based on closing prices through Oct. 2, 2026. Over the last 5.2 years (since July 16, 2021) it gained 154.38% with dividends reinvested, or +19.61% a year. Its largest fall from a peak over the past year was 22.03%, and it closed 7.10% below its highest close since July 16, 2021 ($155.80 on Feb. 11, 2026). It pays dividends quarterly: $3.25 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.25%. 

## Returns by period

| Period | Since | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2026-09-02 | -2.71% | -3.26% |
| 3 months | 2026-07-02 | +10.88% | +10.26% |
| 6 months | 2026-04-02 | +4.87% | +3.60% |
| Year to date | 2025-12-31 | +20.04% | +17.92% |
| 1 year | 2025-10-02 | +34.15% | +30.92% |
| 3 years | 2023-10-02 | +114.67% (+28.99%/yr) | +95.33% (+25.00%/yr) |
| 5 years | 2021-07-16 | +154.38% (+19.61%/yr) | +110.90% (+15.39%/yr) |

Total return reinvests every dividend at the ex-dividend date close. Price return excludes dividends.

## Calendar-year returns

| Year | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (year to date) | +20.04% | +17.92% |
| 2025 | +36.62% | +32.88% |
| 2024 | +18.64% | +14.02% |
| 2023 | -2.01% | -5.64% |
| 2022 | +23.60% | +18.23% |

## Drawdowns

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown, 1 year | 22.03% |
| Max drawdown, 3 years | 27.65% |
| Max drawdown, 5 years | 29.42% |
| Highest close since 2021-07-16 | $155.80 on 2026-02-11 (-7.10% from there) |
| 52-week closing range | $110.56 to $155.80 |

Deepest fall in the stored history: 29.42%, from 2022-12-08 to 2024-06-18, recovered on 2024-11-01 (136 days after the low).

## Dividends

Trailing 12 months: $3.25 per share in 4 payments, yield 2.25%. Last ex-dividend date: 2026-09-15 ($0.82).

| Year | Dividends per share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $2.46 | 3 |
| 2025 | $3.16 | 4 |
| 2024 | $3.08 | 4 |
| 2023 | $3.00 | 4 |
| 2022 | $2.92 | 4 |

Historical data for research and education, not investment advice. Methodology: https://findetfstock.com/methodology/