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Gilead Sciences develops and markets therapies to treat life-threatening infectious diseases, with the core of its portfolio focused on HIV and hepatitis B and C. Gilead's acquisition of Pharmasset brought rights to hepatitis C drug Sovaldi, which is also part of newer combination regimens that remain standards of care. Gilead is also growing its presence in the oncology market via acquisitions, led by CAR-T cell therapy Yescarta/Tecartus (from Kite) and breast and bladder cancer therapy Trodelvy (from Immunomedics).

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– Now Approved, Seladelpar Can Provide an Important Treatment Option for People Living With the Rare Liver Disease in the European Economic Area –
– First and Only Treatment That Achieved Statistically Significant Improvements Across Biochemical Response, Alkaline Phosphatase Normalization, and Pruritus Versus Placebo –
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) today announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted conditional marketing authorization for seladelpar for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in combination with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) in adults who have an inadequate response to UDCA alone, or as monotherapy in those unable to tolerate UDCA. Seladelpar (an orphan designated product) is now approved and will provide an important treatment option for people living with the rare liver disease in the European Economic Area (EEA).

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Gilead Sciences's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NYSE">GILD</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.91% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 22.93 million shares sold short, which is 1.84% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.24 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Gilead Sciences Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739980821_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Gilead Sciences has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Gilead Sciences's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Gilead Sciences's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.28%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>206</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EYPT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$49.7K</td>
<td>431</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$37.1K</td>
<td>475</td>
<td>384</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GILD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
<td>$38.3K</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>339</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TEM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$162.5K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>222</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$110.4K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>183</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>136</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WGS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$257.3K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>134</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$106.5K</td>
<td>203</td>
<td>95</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>$171.4K</td>
<td>710</td>
<td>66</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding AZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 213 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 62 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $445.0 per contract. There were 206 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6063 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EYPT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EYPT#NASDAQ">EYPT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 332 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.7K, with a price of $95.0 per contract. There were 431 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1002 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TMDX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMDX#NASDAQ">TMDX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 304 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 24 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.1K, with a price of $1553.0 per contract. There were 475 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 384 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GILD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 17 day(s) on March 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 276 contract(s) at a $108.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.3K, with a price of $139.0 per contract. There were 45 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 339 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TEM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 332 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $162.5K, with a price of $3250.0 per contract. There were 3527 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 222 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 332 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 96 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $110.4K, with a price of $1150.0 per contract. There were 5079 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 183 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WST (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WST#NYSE">WST</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 213 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 16 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $1780.0 per contract. There were 5 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 136 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WGS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WGS#NASDAQ">WGS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 83 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $257.3K, with a price of $3100.0 per contract. There were 1316 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 134 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 213 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 82 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $106.5K, with a price of $1300.0 per contract. There were 203 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 95 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UNH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $550.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $171.4K, with a price of $4285.0 per contract. There were 710 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 66 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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16 analysts have shared their evaluations of Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Gilead Sciences, revealing an average target of $104.38, a high estimate of $123.00, and a low estimate of $80.00. This current average reflects an increase of 12.88% from the previous average price target of $92.47. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739887260_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The perception of Gilead Sciences by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>James Shin</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Abrahams</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salveen Richter</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Evan Seigerman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mohit Bansal</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Catanzaro</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Harrison</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Abrahams</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Schott</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Harrison</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Olivia Brayer</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Abrahams</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Biegler</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Anderson</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Bristow</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salim Syed</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Gilead Sciences. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Gilead Sciences compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Gilead Sciences's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Gilead Sciences's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GILD/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Gilead Sciences analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Gilead Sciences</h2>
Gilead Sciences develops and markets therapies to treat life-threatening infectious diseases, with the core of its portfolio focused on HIV and hepatitis B and C. Gilead's acquisition of Pharmasset brought rights to hepatitis C drug Sovaldi, which is also part of newer combination regimens that remain standards of care. Gilead is also growing its presence in the oncology market via acquisitions, led by CAR-T cell therapy Yescarta/Tecartus (from Kite) and breast and bladder cancer therapy Trodelvy (from Immunomedics).
<h3>Gilead Sciences's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Gilead Sciences displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 7.02%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Gilead Sciences's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 16.61%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Gilead Sciences's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 6.82% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Gilead Sciences's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.32% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26, Gilead Sciences adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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<li>JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss upgraded the rating for Bath &amp; Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and boosted the price target from $41 to $47. Bath &amp; Body Works shares closed at $36.47 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BBWI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Scotiabank analyst Maher Yaghi upgraded Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>) from Sector Perform to Sector Outperform and announced a $208 price target. Digital Realty Trust shares closed at $164.28 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DLR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank analyst James Shin upgraded Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $80 to $120. Gilead shares closed at $104.08 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Deutsche Bank analyst James Shin upgrades Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) from Hold to Buy and raises the price target from $80 to $120.

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<li>Entered into an additional clinical study collaboration and supply agreement with Gilead to evaluate IDE397, IDEAYA's MAT2A inhibitor, in combination with Trodelvy, Gilead's Trop-2 directed ADC, in MTAP-deletion NSCLC</li>
<li>The potential first-in-class clinical combination of IDE397 and Trodelvy targets two mechanistically distinct and complementary nodes of MTAP-deletion in solid tumors</li>
<li>MTAP-deletion prevalence in NSCLC is estimated to be approximately 15%</li>
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IDEAYA Biosciences Announced An Additional Clinical Study Collaboration And Supply Agreement With Gilead Sciences To Evaluate IDE397 In Combination With Gilead's Trodelvy (Sacituzumab Govitecan) For Methylthioadenosine Phosphorylase-Deletion Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Tuesday, Gilead Sciences Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) reported fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted EPS of $1.90, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of $1.70</a>.
Sales increased 6% year over year to $7.57 billion, beating the consensus of $7.14 billion. This was primarily due to higher sales in the HIV segment, as well as in Oncology and Liver Disease. Sales were partially offset by lower <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43639858/gilead-sciences-announces-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-financial-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sales of Veklury (remdesivir)</a>.
HIV sales increased 16% to $5.45 billion, <a target="_blank" href="https://s29.q4cdn.com/585078350/files/doc_financials/2024/q4/GILD-Q424-Summary-of-Prepared-Remarks-11-February-2025.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">driven</a> by demand, higher realized price, and favorable inventory dynamics.
Biktarvy sales for the quarter increased from $3.12 billion to $3.8 billion.
Liver disease sales increased 4% to $719 million, driven by a strong Livdelzi launch and increased HBV/HDV demand, partially offset by lower HCV sales from fewer patient starts.
Dividend: Gilead Sciences increased its quarterly cash dividend by 2.6% <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43640030/gilead-sciences-announces-2-6-percent-increase-in-first-quarter-2025-dividend" rel="noreferrer noopener">to $0.79 per share</a>.
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Guidance: Gilead expects 2025 adjusted EPS of $7.70-$8.10 versus the consensus of $7.58 and sales of $28.2 billion—$28.6 billion versus the consensus of $28.42 billion.
&#8220;From this foundation of commercial strength, we are planning for the potential launch of lenacapavir for HIV PrEP in Summer 2025, with its unique opportunity to extend the reach of HIV prevention,&#8221; said Daniel O'Day, Gilead's Chairman and CEO.
Piper Sandler raised Gilead&#8217;s price forecast from $105 to $110, with an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GILD/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">unchanged Overweight rating</a>. The analysts cited the upcoming commercial launch of lenacapavir in PrEP later this year and several notable late-stage readouts on tap.
After filing for regulatory approval of lenacapavir for PrEP last year, Gilead still expects a potential commercial launch in 2025. This could help the company secure its place in the PrEP market and improve patient adherence. It will also strengthen its HIV leadership into the late 2030s.
Goldman Sachs writes that Gilead is well-positioned for the lenacapavir launch.
On the HIV business, Goldman Sachs analyst Salveen Richter says commentary was largely consistent with the recent investor event.
The analyst sees challenges in oncology due to competition affecting Kite and Trodelvy but remains positive on Arcellx Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACLX#NASDAQ">ACLX</a>) partnered therapy, anito-cel, for multiple myeloma and is keeping an eye on Trodelvy&#8217;s expansion.
Needham analyst Joseph Stringer sees two key events driving value in 2025: the anticipated launch of lenacapavir for HIV prevention and Phase 3 trial updates for Trodelvy in first-line metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
The analyst maintains a Hold rating on Gilead, citing a balanced risk/reward at current levels. However, Needham is growing more optimistic about the stock. The analysts credit the strong performance of Gilead's HIV business, improving profit margins, and lenacapavir's potential to boost revenue.
Price Action: Gilead Sciences stock is up 7.73% at $103.57 at last check Wednesday.
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A hotter-than-expected inflation report initially rattled markets on Wednesday morning, but investors found confidence to buy the dip, helping major indexes recover most losses by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43656846/inflation-rises-more-than-expected-in-january-chills-interest-rate-cut-hopes">midday trading in New York.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 was down 0.2%, while the Nasdaq 100 was flat, both rebounding from sharp declines following the January Consumer Price Index report. Small-cap stocks underperformed, with the Russell 2000 slipping 0.8%.
The headline CPI rose 3% year over year in January, surpassing both December's 2.9% reading and economist forecasts of 2.9%. On a monthly basis, inflation increased 0.5%, outpacing expectations of 0.3% and accelerating from December's 0.4% gain. This marked the fastest monthly inflation rate since August 2023.
Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, climbed to 3.3% year over year from 3.2% in December. On a monthly basis, core CPI increased 0.4%, exceeding estimates of 0.3% and doubling December's 0.2% rise.
Treasuries and interest rate markets reacted sharply to the inflation data. Traders scaled back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, now projecting only one reduction by December 2025.
Treasury yields surged, reflecting heightened investor uncertainty. The 10-year Treasury yield jumped 10 basis points to 4.64%. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) fell 1%.
Despite rising Treasury yields and a stronger dollar, gold edged up 0.2% to $2,910 per ounce. Oil prices dropped 2% after reports that Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, fueling speculation about a potential ceasefire in Ukraine.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) also rebounded from earlier session losses.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.2% down to $603.77.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) was 0.4% down to $444.41.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;flattened at $528.09.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) eased 0.8% to $224.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, up 0.4%; the&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 1.2%.</li>
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<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) jumped more than 4% after the electric vehicle maker tumbled 6.3% on Tuesday, reaching oversold levels and extending its losing streak to five consecutive sessions.</li>
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Stocks reacting to company earnings reports included: 
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<li>CVS Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>): up 15.7%</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>): up 4.5%</li>
<li>Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EW#NYSE">EW</a>): up 5.6%</li>
<li>América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMX#NYSE">AMX</a>): down 1.4%</li>
<li>American International Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>): up 0.2%</li>
<li>Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ET#NYSE">ET</a>): up 0.3%</li>
<li>Southern Copper Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>): up 2.9%</li>
<li>Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>): up 6.8%</li>
<li>Zillow Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/Z#NASDAQ">Z</a>): down 10.2%</li>
<li>CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CME#NASDAQ">CME</a>): up 2.2%</li>
<li>Chimera Investment Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIM#NYSE">CIM</a>): down 8.9%</li>
<li>Ryder System Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/R#NYSE">R</a>): up 4.0%</li>
<li>Smurfit WestRock Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SW#NYSE">SW</a>): down 5.8%</li>
<li>Sonic Automotive Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAH#NYSE">SAH</a>): down 2.4%</li>
<li>Alkermes Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALKS#NASDAQ">ALKS</a>): up 4.1%</li>
<li>Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVXL#NASDAQ">AVXL</a>): up 1.0%</li>
<li>Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIIB#NASDAQ">BIIB</a>): down 4.6%</li>
<li>Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BXMT#NYSE">BXMT</a>): up 2.8%</li>
<li>Camtek Ltd/Israel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAMT#NASDAQ">CAMT</a>): up 1.5%</li>
<li>Chefs' Warehouse Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHEF#NASDAQ">CHEF</a>): up 13.0%</li>
<li>Diebold Nixdorf Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBD#NYSE">DBD</a>): down 3.2%</li>
<li>Dominion Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/D#NYSE">D</a>): up 0.6%</li>
<li>Exelon Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXC#NASDAQ">EXC</a>): up 0.4%</li>
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RBC Capital analyst Brian Abrahams maintains Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $84 to $90.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Gilead Sciences, Raises Price Target to $90

Goldman Sachs analyst Salveen Richter maintains Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $85 to $96.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Gilead Sciences, Raises Price Target to $96

BMO Capital analyst Evan Seigerman maintains Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $110 to $115.

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on Gilead Sciences, Raises Price Target to $115

Wells Fargo analyst Mohit Bansal maintains Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $105 to $120.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Gilead Sciences, Raises Price Target to $120

U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling around 350 points on Wednesday.
Shares of Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) rose sharply during Wednesday's session after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY25 adjusted EPS <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/02/43643001/gilead-sciences-shares-push-higher-after-q4-report-heres-why">guidance above estimates</a>.
Gilead Sciences reported quarterly earnings of $1.90 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.70. Quarterly revenue came in at $7.56 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $7.13 billion and is an increase over revenue of $7.11 billion from the same period last year.
Gilead Sciences shares jumped 8.1% to $103.88 on Wednesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>) shares jumped 30.7% to $88.07 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY25 revenue guidance above estimates. Multiple analysts upgraded the stock following the report.</li>
<li>AnaptysBio, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANAB#NASDAQ">ANAB</a>) rose 19.6% to $14.82 after the company announced statistically significant week 12 data from the Phase 2b trial of rosnilimab in moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis.</li>
<li>Mercury General Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCY#NYSE">MCY</a>) gained 17.4% to $58.80 after the company reported quarterly financial results. Raymond James upgraded the stock from Outperform to Strong Buy and raised its price target from $70 to $80.</li>
<li>EHang Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EH#NASDAQ">EH</a>) rose 16.5% to $24.13.</li>
<li>Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFLT#NASDAQ">CFLT</a>) gained 15.5% to $34.78 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Angi Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANGI#NASDAQ">ANGI</a>) surged 15% to $1.9850 following better-than-expected fourth-quarter sales and a year-over-year increase in EPS results.</li>
<li>CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>) climbed 14.6% to $63.05 after the company reported quarterly earnings and revenue above estimates.</li>
<li>Calumet, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLMT#NASDAQ">CLMT</a>) gained 13.3% to $18.00.</li>
<li>The Chefs&#8217; Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHEF#NASDAQ">CHEF</a>) gained 11.3% to $60.69 following better-than-expected quarterly reported financial results.</li>
<li>Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ST#NYSE">ST</a>) surged 9.2% to $28.05 following a fourth-quarter adjusted EPS and revenue beat.</li>
<li>iQIYI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IQ#NASDAQ">IQ</a>) gained 9.2% to $2.50.</li>
<li>VNET Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNET#NASDAQ">VNET</a>) rose 8.5% to $10.82.</li>
<li>CRISPR Therapeutics AG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRSP#NASDAQ">CRSP</a>) gained 8.4% to $42.95  after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results and Barclays raised its price target on the stock from $55 to $56.</li>
<li>Prudential plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PUK#NYSE">PUK</a>) gained 6.1% to $18.10.</li>
<li>IAC Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAC#NASDAQ">IAC</a>) surged 5.6% to $43.31 following strong quarterly sales.</li>
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Piper Sandler analyst Joseph Catanzaro maintains Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $105 to $110.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Gilead Sciences, Raises Price Target to $110

Morgan Stanley analyst Matthew Harrison maintains Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $113 to $123.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Gilead Sciences, Raises Price Target to $123

Needham analyst Joseph Stringer reiterates Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) from Hold to Hold.

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Gilead Sciences shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results and issued FY25 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) reported its fourth-quarter financial results after Tuesday's closing bell. Here's a look at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43639858/gilead-sciences-announces-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-financial-results">highlights from the report.&nbsp;</a>
The Details:&nbsp;Gilead Sciences reported quarterly earnings of&nbsp;$1.90&nbsp;per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;$1.70.&nbsp;Quarterly revenue came in at $7.56 billion&nbsp;which beat the analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;$7.13 billion&nbsp;and is an&nbsp;increase over revenue of&nbsp;$7.11 billion&nbsp;from the same period last year.
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<li>Total fourth quarter 2024 product sales increased 7% to $7.5 billion compared to the same period in 2023. </li>
<li>Total product sales excluding Veklury increased 13% to $7.2 billion compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to higher sales in HIV, as well as in Oncology and Liver Disease.</li>
<li>Non-GAAP product gross margin was 86.7% in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to 86.1% in the same period in 2023.</li>
<li>Research and development expenses were $1.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $1.4 billion in the same period in 2023, primarily due to incremental investments and clinical activities across the portfolio.</li>
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&#8220;Gilead delivered another exceptionally strong full year and fourth quarter, with growth in our base business product sales of 8% for 2024 and 13% year-over-year for the fourth quarter,&#8221; said Daniel O&#8217;Day, Gilead&#8217;s CEO.
&#8220;From this foundation of commercial strength, we are planning for the potential launch of lenacapavir for HIV PrEP in Summer 2025, with its unique opportunity to extend the reach of HIV prevention. This potential in HIV, along with our strong and diverse portfolio, and improved operational efficiencies, positions Gilead to deliver increasing patient impact and compelling shareholder returns in the years ahead,&#8221; O&#8217;Day added. 
Outlook:&nbsp;The company sees fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings in a range of&nbsp;$7.70 to $8.10&nbsp;per share, versus the $7.58&nbsp;estimate, and revenue in a range of $28.2 billion to $28.6 billion, versus the&nbsp;$28.42 billion estimate. 
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