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Gilead (NASDAQ: GILD) lifts 2026 sales outlook but now guides to EPS loss

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Gilead Sciences reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $6.96 billion, up 4% year over year, driven by 10% HIV growth to $5.03 billion and strong contributions from Trodelvy and Livdelzi, partly offset by a 52% decline in Veklury to $144 million and softer Cell Therapy sales.

GAAP diluted EPS rose to $1.61 from $1.04, and non-GAAP diluted EPS increased to $2.03 from $1.81, helped by higher product sales, net unrealized gains on equity securities, and lower acquired IPR&D expenses.

For full year 2026, Gilead raised product sales guidance to $30.0–$30.4 billion and product sales excluding Veklury to $29.4–$29.8 billion, but now expects a GAAP diluted loss per share of $(3.25) to $(2.85) and a non-GAAP diluted loss per share of $(1.05) to $(0.65), primarily due to $11.5 billion anticipated acquired IPR&D charges and financing costs tied to the Arcellx, Ouro and Tubulis transactions.

Positive

  • Underlying business strength: Q1 2026 revenue rose 4% to $6.96 billion and non-GAAP diluted EPS increased 12% to $2.03, with 10% HIV growth and 37% Trodelvy growth supporting an 8% rise in product sales excluding Veklury.
  • Higher 2026 sales outlook: Full-year 2026 product sales guidance was raised to $30.0–$30.4 billion (from $29.6–$30.0 billion), reflecting confidence in demand across HIV, oncology and liver disease franchises.

Negative

  • Guidance swings to EPS loss: 2026 GAAP diluted EPS guidance was cut from $6.75–$7.15 to a loss of $(3.25)–$(2.85), and non-GAAP EPS from $8.45–$8.85 to a loss of $(1.05)–$(0.65), largely due to $11.5 billion of anticipated acquired IPR&D charges and related financing costs.
  • Key franchises facing pressure: Veklury sales fell 52% to $144 million and Cell Therapy revenue declined 12% to $407 million, with Yescarta down 14%, reflecting lower COVID-19 hospitalizations and ongoing competitive headwinds.

Insights

Strong Q1 growth and sales guidance, but massive IPR&D charges flip 2026 EPS to a loss.

Gilead delivered 4% revenue growth to $6.96 billion and 12% non-GAAP EPS growth to $2.03, powered by 10% HIV growth, 37% Trodelvy growth and an 8% increase in product sales excluding Veklury. Product gross margin expanded to 79.2% GAAP and 87.5% non-GAAP.

The company raised 2026 product sales guidance to $30.0–$30.4 billion, but cut GAAP EPS from $6.75–$7.15 to a loss of $(3.25)–$(2.85), and non-GAAP EPS from $8.45–$8.85 to a loss of $(1.05)–$(0.65). Management attributes about $9.50 of EPS reduction to $11.5 billion of anticipated acquired IPR&D charges and related financing for the Arcellx, Ouro and Tubulis deals.

These transactions add late-stage oncology and inflammation assets, including anitocabtagene autoleucel and OM336, and contribute to a 2026 outlook that includes up to four potential launches and multiple Phase 3 2026 updates. The trade-off is a single year of heavy IPR&D expense and unusual tax effects, with stronger near-term product growth now focused on HIV, Trodelvy and Livdelzi while Veklury and Cell Therapy face headwinds.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q1 2026 total revenues $6.96 billion Quarter ended March 31, 2026; up 4% year over year
Q1 2026 GAAP diluted EPS $1.61 per share Quarter ended March 31, 2026; up from $1.04 in 2025
Q1 2026 non-GAAP diluted EPS $2.03 per share Quarter ended March 31, 2026; up from $1.81 in 2025
Q1 2026 HIV product sales $5.03 billion Segment revenue; increased 10% year over year
Q1 2026 Veklury sales $144 million COVID-19 treatment; decreased 52% year over year
2026 product sales guidance $30.0–$30.4 billion Updated May 7, 2026; raised from $29.6–$30.0 billion
2026 GAAP EPS guidance $(3.25) to $(2.85) Updated from $6.75–$7.15 due to IPR&D and financing costs
Anticipated acquired IPR&D charges $11.5 billion Expected 2026 charges tied to Arcellx, Ouro and Tubulis
non-GAAP financial
"Gilead has presented certain financial information in accordance with U.S. GAAP and also on a non-GAAP basis."
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Acquired IPR&D expenses financial
"Acquired IPR&D expenses were $107 million in the first quarter 2026, primarily related to an $80 million upfront payment..."
PDUFA target action date regulatory
"for bictegravir and lenacapavir (“BIC/LEN”)... with a PDUFA target action date of August 27, 2026."
The PDUFA target action date is the deadline set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by which it aims to decide whether to approve or reject a new drug application. This date helps investors gauge when a company’s new medication might reach the market, potentially influencing sales and revenue expectations. It acts as a key milestone signaling progress in the drug approval process.
contingent value right financial
"acquisition of Arcellx for $115 per share... and one contingent value right of $5 per share."
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free cash flow financial
"Free cash flow (1) was $2,427 million in 2026 compared to $1,653 million in 2025."
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effective tax rate financial
"The effective tax rate (“ETR”) was 21.7% in the first quarter 2026 compared to 20.2% in the same period in 2025."
The effective tax rate is the percentage of a company's profits that it pays in taxes. It shows how much of its earnings go to taxes after all deductions and credits are considered. For investors, it indicates how much of the company's income is taken by taxes, impacting overall profitability and financial health.
Total revenues $6.96 billion 4% YoY
GAAP diluted EPS $1.61 up from $1.04 in Q1 2025
Non-GAAP diluted EPS $2.03 up from $1.81 in Q1 2025
HIV product sales $5.03 billion 10% YoY
Product sales excluding Veklury $6.80 billion 8% YoY
Guidance

For 2026, Gilead guides product sales to $30.0–$30.4B and product sales excluding Veklury to $29.4–$29.8B, with GAAP diluted EPS of $(3.25)–$(2.85) and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $(1.05)–$(0.65), reflecting $11.5B of anticipated acquired IPR&D charges and related financing costs.

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UNITED STATES
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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): May 7, 2026
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
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Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 7, 2026, Gilead Sciences, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Gilead”), announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Gilead has presented certain financial information in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and also on a non-GAAP basis. Management believes this non-GAAP information is useful for investors, when considered in conjunction with Gilead’s GAAP financial statements, because management uses such information internally for its operating, budgeting and financial planning purposes. Non-GAAP information is not prepared under a comprehensive set of accounting rules and should only be used to supplement an understanding of Gilead’s operating results as reported under GAAP. Non-GAAP measures may be defined and calculated differently by other companies in the same industry. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial information is provided in the tables on pages 10, 11 and 12 of the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
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Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Press Release, issued by Gilead Sciences, Inc. on May 7, 2026
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
(Registrant)
/s/ ANDREW D. DICKINSON
Andrew D. Dickinson
Chief Financial Officer
Date: May 7, 2026






Exhibit Index
Exhibit NumberDescription
99.1
Press Release, issued by Gilead Sciences, Inc. on May 7, 2026
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GILEAD SCIENCES ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS
Product Sales Excluding Veklury Increased 8% Year-Over-Year to $6.8 billion
Biktarvy Sales Increased 7% Year-Over-Year to $3.4 billion
Foster City, CA, May 7, 2026 - Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) announced today its results of operations for the first quarter 2026.
“Gilead teams have delivered another strong quarter with 8% year-over-year growth in our base business and 10% growth in HIV, supported by the successful launch of Yeztugo. We have raised our full year revenue guidance as a reflection of our performance," said Daniel O’Day, Gilead’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Building on the strongest pipeline in Gilead’s history, we are adding potentially best-in-disease assets and platforms in oncology and inflammation from our acquisitions of Arcellx, Ouro Medicines and Tubulis. With up to four potential launches and five Phase 3 updates anticipated in 2026, Gilead is well-positioned for sustained growth in the near and long term.”
First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Total first quarter 2026 revenues increased 4% to $7.0 billion compared to the same period in 2025, primarily driven by higher sales of HIV products, Trodelvy® (sacituzumab govitecan-hziy), and Livdelzi® (seladelpar), partially offset by lower sales of Veklury® (remdesivir), as well as chronic hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) and Cell Therapy products.
Diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) was $1.61 in the first quarter 2026 compared to $1.04 in the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily driven by net unrealized gains from equity securities compared to net unrealized losses in 2025 and higher product sales, as well as lower acquired in-process research and development (“IPR&D”) expenses. The increase was partially offset by higher income tax and selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses.
Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.03 in the first quarter 2026 compared to $1.81 in the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily driven by higher product sales and lower acquired IPR&D expenses, partially offset by higher income tax and SG&A expenses.
As of March 31, 2026, Gilead had $8.6 billion of cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities compared to $10.6 billion as of December 31, 2025. The decrease was primarily driven by $2.8 billion of debt repayments, $1.0 billion of dividend payments and $419 million of common stock repurchases, partially offset by $2.5 billion of operating cash flow.
First Quarter 2026 Product Sales
Total first quarter 2026 product sales increased 5% to $6.9 billion compared to the same period in 2025. Total first quarter 2026 product sales excluding Veklury increased 8% to $6.8 billion compared to the same period in 2025, primarily due to higher sales of HIV products, Trodelvy and Livdelzi, partially offset by lower sales of HCV and Cell Therapy products.
HIV product sales increased 10% to $5.0 billion in the first quarter 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, primarily driven by higher demand and average realized price, partially offset by unfavorable inventory dynamics.



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Biktarvy® (bictegravir 50mg/emtricitabine (“FTC”) 200mg/tenofovir alafenamide (“TAF”) 25mg) sales increased 7% to $3.4 billion in the first quarter 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, primarily driven by higher demand and average realized price, partially offset by unfavorable inventory dynamics.
Descovy® (FTC 200mg/TAF 25mg) sales increased 38% to $807 million in the first quarter 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, primarily driven by higher average realized price and demand.
The Liver Disease portfolio sales increased 1% to $767 million in the first quarter 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, primarily reflecting higher demand for Livdelzi, partially offset by unfavorable inventory dynamics and lower sales for HCV products.
Veklury sales decreased 52% to $144 million in the first quarter 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, primarily driven by lower rates of COVID-19-related hospitalizations.
Cell Therapy product sales decreased 12% to $407 million in the first quarter 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, reflecting ongoing competitive headwinds.
Yescarta® (axicabtagene ciloleucel) sales decreased 14% to $332 million in the first quarter 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, primarily driven by in- and out-of-class competition.
Tecartus® (brexucabtagene autoleucel) sales decreased 4% to $75 million in the first quarter 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, primarily driven by in-class competition.
Trodelvy® (sacituzumab govitecan-hziy) sales increased 37% to $402 million in the first quarter 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, primarily driven by higher demand, favorable inventory dynamics and higher average realized price.
First Quarter 2026 Product Gross Margin, Operating Expenses and Effective Tax Rate
Product gross margin was 79.2% in the first quarter 2026 compared to 76.7% in the same period in 2025. Non-GAAP product gross margin was 87.5% in the first quarter 2026 compared to 85.5% in the same period in 2025. These increases are primarily due to the expiration of a royalty-related obligation and product mix.
Research and development (“R&D”) expenses remained relatively flat at $1.4 billion in the first quarter 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, primarily due to lower oncology clinical study activity and lower restructuring costs being fully offset by higher investment in virology clinical manufacturing. Non-GAAP R&D expenses were $1.4 billion in the first quarter 2026 compared to $1.3 billion in the same period in 2025, primarily driven by higher investment in virology clinical manufacturing, partially offset by lower oncology clinical study activity.
Acquired IPR&D expenses were $107 million in the first quarter 2026, primarily related to an $80 million upfront payment related to our collaboration with Suzhou Genhouse Bio Co., Ltd. (“Genhouse”).
SG&A expenses were $1.5 billion in the first quarter 2026 compared to $1.3 billion in the same period in 2025, primarily driven by higher HIV promotional expenses and donations of equity securities made to the Gilead Foundation. Non-GAAP SG&A expenses were $1.4 billion in the first quarter 2026 compared to $1.2 billion in the same period in 2025, primarily due to higher HIV promotional expenses.
The effective tax rate (“ETR”) was 21.7% in the first quarter 2026 compared to 20.2% in the same period in 2025. The non-GAAP ETR was 18.3% in the first quarter 2026 compared to 16.3% in the same period in 2025. These increases are primarily driven by a prior year state tax benefit that did not recur.


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Guidance and Outlook
For the full year 2026, Gilead now expects:
(in millions, except per share amounts)May 7, 2026 GuidanceComparison to February 10, 2026 Guidance
Low EndHigh End
Product sales$30,000 $30,400 
Previously $29,600 to $30,000
Product sales excluding Veklury$29,400 $29,800 
Previously $29,000 to $29,400
Veklury$600 $600 
Unchanged
Diluted (loss) earnings per share$(3.25)$(2.85)
Previously $6.75 to $7.15
Non-GAAP diluted (loss) earnings per share$(1.05)$(0.65)
Previously $8.45 to $8.85
As compared to our February guidance, our updated full year 2026 GAAP and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share guidance was reduced by approximately $9.50 due to the anticipated acquired IPR&D charges of $11.5 billion as well as financing costs related to the Arcellx, Inc. (“Arcellx”), Ouro Medicines, LLC (“Ouro”), and Tubulis GmbH (“Tubulis”) transactions discussed further below.
Additional information and a reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial information for the 2026 guidance is provided in the accompanying tables. The financial guidance is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. See the Forward-Looking Statements section below.
Key Updates Since Our Last Quarterly Release
Virology
Announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) accepted New Drug Application for bictegravir and lenacapavir (“BIC/LEN”) for virologically suppressed people with HIV under priority review, with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (“PDUFA”) target action date of August 27, 2026.
Presented late-breaking Phase 3 results from the ARTISTRY-1 and ARTISTRY-2 trials at the 2026 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI), evaluating the investigational daily oral single-tablet regimen of BIC/LEN for virologically suppressed people with HIV. BIC/LEN maintained high levels of virologic suppression, demonstrating comparable efficacy to complex regimens and to Biktarvy at Week 48 in people with HIV who switched antiretroviral therapy. These data support global regulatory filings.
Announced a $12 million investment to the Community Health Worker Comprehensive HIV Prevention Initiative program to expand HIV prevention initiatives across 14 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Announced a new investment from the U.S. State Department, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (“PEPFAR”) and The Global Fund to deliver lenacapavir for HIV prevention to an additional 1 million people, bringing the total commitment up to 3 million people in countries supported by both PEPFAR and the Global Fund.
Oncology
Completed the acquisition of Arcellx for $115 per share, or an implied equity value of $7.8 billion, and one contingent value right of $5 per share. This acquisition builds on an existing collaboration agreement with Arcellx for the development of anitocabtagene autoleucel (“anito-cel”) in relapsed or refractory (“R/R”) multiple myeloma (“MM”), and also adds Arcellx’s D-Domain BCMA binder that has the potential to strengthen Gilead’s portfolio in oncology and inflammation.
Announced that the Biologics License Application for anito-cel in 4L+ R/R MM has been accepted by FDA, with a PDUFA target action date of December 23, 2026.


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Announced a definitive agreement to acquire Tubulis, a private clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugates (“ADC”), including lead asset TUB-040, a NaPi2b-directed topoisomerase-I inhibitor ADC currently in Phase 1b/2 development for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. Closing of the transaction is subject to expiration or termination of certain regulatory filings and other customary conditions.
Received FDA full approval for Tecartus in adult patients with R/R mantle cell lymphoma, following an accelerated approval in this setting in July 2020. Tecartus’ label now includes efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetic data from Cohort 3 of the ZUMA-2 study in patients who are R/R after one or more lines of therapy and who are Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor-naïve.
Inflammation
Announced a definitive agreement to acquire Ouro, a private clinical-stage biotechnology company developing T cell engager (“TCE”) therapies for autoimmune diseases. This acquisition adds Ouro’s lead asset, OM336 (gamgertamig), a BCMAxCD3 TCE, to Gilead’s portfolio. Closing of the transaction is subject to expiration or termination of certain regulatory filings and other customary conditions. Gilead has entered into a framework agreement with Galapagos NV (“Galapagos”) in relation to this acquisition, which includes equally splitting the $1.675 billion upfront payment and up to $500 million in milestone payments, among other terms.
Corporate
The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.82 per share of common stock for the second quarter of 2026. The dividend is payable on June 29, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2026. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval.
Certain amounts and percentages in this press release may not sum or recalculate due to rounding.
Conference Call
At 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time today, Gilead will host a conference call to discuss Gilead’s results. A live webcast will be available on http://investors.gilead.com and will be archived on www.gilead.com for one year.
Non-GAAP Financial Information
The information presented in this document has been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), unless otherwise noted as non-GAAP. Management believes non-GAAP information is useful for investors, when considered in conjunction with Gilead’s GAAP financial information, because management uses such information internally for its operating, budgeting and financial planning purposes. Non-GAAP information is not prepared under a comprehensive set of accounting rules and should only be used to supplement an understanding of Gilead’s operating results as reported under GAAP. Non-GAAP financial information generally excludes acquisition-related expenses including amortization of acquired intangible assets and other items that are considered unusual or not representative of underlying trends of Gilead’s business, fair value adjustments of equity securities, the related tax charges or benefits associated with such exclusions and other discrete tax charges or benefits not representative of underlying trends such as changes in tax laws, transfers of intangible assets between certain legal entities, and effects of legal entity restructurings. Although Gilead consistently excludes the amortization of acquired intangible assets from the non-GAAP financial information, management believes that it is important for investors to understand that such intangible assets were recorded as part of acquisitions and contribute to ongoing revenue generation. Non-GAAP measures may be defined and calculated differently by other companies in the same industry. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are provided in the accompanying tables.


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About Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, cancer and inflammation. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements included in this press release that are not historical in nature are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Gilead cautions readers that forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include those relating to: Gilead’s ability to achieve its full year 2026 financial guidance, including as a result of the uncertainty of the amount and timing of Veklury revenues, the impact from Medicare Part D pricing reform in the Inflation Reduction Act, the expiration of subsidies related to the Affordable Care Act, our most-favored-nation pricing agreement with the U.S. government, changes in U.S. regulatory or legislative policies, and changes in U.S. trade policies, including tariffs; Gilead’s ability to make progress on any of its long-term ambitions or priorities laid out in its corporate strategy; Gilead’s ability to accelerate or sustain revenues for its virology, oncology, inflammation and other programs; Gilead’s ability to realize the potential benefits of acquisitions, collaborations or licensing arrangements, including the arrangements with Arcellx, Galapagos, Genhouse, Ouro, PEPFAR, The Global Fund, and Tubulis; the possibility that various closing conditions for any proposed acquisitions, collaborations or licensing arrangements may not be satisfied or waived, including that a governmental entity may prohibit, delay or refuse to grant approval for the consummation of any such transaction; the risk that Gilead’s U.S. manufacturing and R&D investment may not achieve their intended benefits; patent protection and estimated loss of exclusivity for our products and product candidates; Gilead’s ability to initiate, progress or complete clinical trials within currently anticipated timeframes or at all, the possibility of unfavorable results from ongoing and additional clinical trials, including those involving Tecartus, bictegravir, and lenacapavir, (such as ARTISTRY-1, ARTISTRY-2, and ZUMA-2), and the risk that safety and efficacy data from clinical trials may not warrant further development of Gilead’s product candidates or the product candidates of Gilead’s strategic partners; Gilead’s ability to resolve the issues cited by the FDA in pending clinical holds to the satisfaction of the FDA and the risk that FDA may not remove such clinical holds, in whole or in part, in a timely manner or at all; Gilead’s ability to submit new drug applications for new product candidates or expanded indications in the currently anticipated timelines; Gilead’s ability to receive or maintain regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all, and the risk that any such approvals, if granted, may be subject to significant limitations on use and may be subject to withdrawal or other adverse actions by the applicable regulatory authority, including those involving BIC/LEN and anito-cel; Gilead’s ability to successfully commercialize its products; the risk of potential disruptions to the manufacturing and supply chain of Gilead’s products; pricing and reimbursement pressures from government agencies and other third parties, including required rebates and other discounts; a larger than anticipated shift in payer mix to more highly discounted payer segments; market share and price erosion caused by the introduction of generic versions of Gilead products; the risk that physicians and patients may not see advantages of Gilead’s products over other therapies and may therefore be reluctant to prescribe the products, including Tecartus; Gilead’s ability to effectively manage the access strategy relating to lenacapavir for HIV PrEP, subject to necessary regulatory approvals; and other risks identified from time to time in Gilead’s reports filed with the SEC, including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. In addition, Gilead makes estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures. Gilead bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other market specific and other relevant assumptions that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. There may be other factors of which Gilead is not currently aware that may affect matters discussed in the forward-looking statements and may also cause actual results to differ significantly from these estimates. Further, results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 are not necessarily indicative of operating results for any future periods.


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May 7, 2026
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GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in millions, except per share amounts)20262025
Revenues:
Product sales$6,946 $6,613 
Royalty, contract and other revenues14 54 
Total revenues6,960 6,667 
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold1,445 1,540 
Research and development expenses1,372 1,379 
Acquired in-process research and development expenses107 253 
Selling, general and administrative expenses1,451 1,258 
Total costs and expenses4,374 4,430 
Operating income2,586 2,237 
Interest expense240 260 
Other (income) expense, net(235)328 
Income before income taxes2,580 1,649 
Income tax expense559 334 
Net income$2,021 $1,315 
Basic earnings per share$1.63 $1.06 
Diluted earnings per share$1.61 $1.04 
Shares used in basic earnings per share calculation1,242 1,246 
Shares used in diluted earnings per share calculation1,254 1,259 
Supplemental Information:
Cash dividends declared per share$0.82 $0.79 
Product gross margin79.2 %76.7 %
Research and development expenses as a % of revenues19.7 %20.7 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a % of revenues20.9 %18.9 %
Operating margin37.2 %33.6 %
Effective tax rate21.7 %20.2 %


May 7, 2026
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GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
TOTAL REVENUE SUMMARY
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in millions, except percentages)20262025Change
Product sales:
HIV$5,030 $4,587 10%
Liver Disease
767 758 1%
Oncology810 757 7%
Other196 209 (6)%
Total product sales excluding Veklury6,802 6,311 8%
Veklury144 302 (52)%
Total product sales6,946 6,613 5%
Royalty, contract and other revenues14 54 (75)%
Total revenues$6,960 $6,667 4%




May 7, 2026
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GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION(1)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in millions, except percentages)20262025Change
Non-GAAP:
Cost of goods sold$869 $961 (10)%
Research and development expenses$1,355 $1,338 1%
Acquired IPR&D expenses$107 $253 (58)%
Selling, general and administrative expenses$1,363 $1,222 12%
Other (income) expense, net$(92)$(98)(6)%
Diluted earnings per share$2.03 $1.81 12%
Shares used in non-GAAP diluted earnings per share calculation1,254 1,259 —%
Product gross margin87.5 %85.5 %202 bps
Research and development expenses as a % of revenues19.5 %20.1 %-61 bps
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a % of revenues19.6 %18.3 %126 bps
Operating margin46.9 %43.4 %356 bps
Effective tax rate18.3 %16.3 %195 bps
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(1)     Refer to Non-GAAP Financial Information section above for further disclosures on non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial information is provided in the tables below.



May 7, 2026
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GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in millions, except percentages and per share amounts)20262025
Cost of goods sold reconciliation:
GAAP cost of goods sold$1,445 $1,540 
Acquisition-related – amortization(1)
(576)(579)
Restructuring(1)— 
Non-GAAP cost of goods sold$869 $961 
Product gross margin reconciliation:
GAAP product gross margin79.2 %76.7 %
Acquisition-related – amortization(1)
8.3 %8.8 %
Restructuring— %— %
Non-GAAP product gross margin87.5 %85.5 %
Research and development expenses reconciliation:
GAAP research and development expenses$1,372 $1,379 
Acquisition-related – other costs(2)
(3)(2)
Restructuring(14)(38)
Non-GAAP research and development expenses$1,355 $1,338 
Selling, general and administrative expenses reconciliation:
GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses$1,451 $1,258 
Restructuring(25)(36)
Other(3)
(63)— 
Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses$1,363 $1,222 
Operating income reconciliation:
GAAP operating income$2,586 $2,237 
Acquisition-related – amortization(1)
576 579 
Acquisition-related – other costs(2)
Restructuring40 74 
Other(3)
63 — 
Non-GAAP operating income$3,267 $2,893 
Operating margin reconciliation:
GAAP operating margin37.2 %33.6 %
Acquisition-related – amortization(1)
8.3 %8.7 %
Acquisition-related – other costs(2)
— %— %
Restructuring0.6 %1.1 %
Other(3)
0.9 %— %
Non-GAAP operating margin46.9 %43.4 %
Other (income) expense, net reconciliation:
GAAP other (income) expense, net$(235)$328 
Gain (loss) from equity securities, net142 (426)
Non-GAAP other (income) expense, net$(92)$(98)
Income before income taxes reconciliation:
GAAP income before income taxes$2,580 $1,649 
Acquisition-related – amortization(1)
576 579 
Acquisition-related – other costs(2)
Restructuring40 74 
(Gain) loss from equity securities, net(142)426 
Other(3)
63 — 
Non-GAAP income before income taxes$3,119 $2,731 


May 7, 2026
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GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION - (Continued)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in millions, except percentages and per share amounts)20262025
Income tax expense reconciliation:
GAAP income tax expense$559 $334 
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments:
Acquisition-related – amortization(1)
118 120 
Acquisition-related – other costs(2)
— — 
Restructuring14 
(Gain) loss from equity securities, net(66)20 
Discrete and related tax charges(4)
(46)(42)
Non-GAAP income tax expense$570 $446 
Effective tax rate reconciliation:
GAAP effective tax rate21.7 %20.2 %
Income tax effect of above non-GAAP adjustments and discrete and related tax adjustments(4)
(3.4)%(3.9)%
Non-GAAP effective tax rate18.3 %16.3 %
Net income reconciliation:
GAAP net income$2,021 $1,315 
Acquisition-related – amortization(1)
458 459 
Acquisition-related – other costs(2)
Restructuring34 61 
(Gain) loss from equity securities, net(77)406 
Discrete and related tax charges(4)
46 42 
Other(3)
63 — 
Non-GAAP net (loss) income $2,549 $2,285 
Diluted earnings per share reconciliation:
GAAP diluted earnings per share$1.61 $1.04 
Acquisition-related – amortization(1)
0.37 0.36 
Acquisition-related – other costs(2)
— — 
Restructuring0.03 0.05 
(Gain) loss from equity securities, net(0.06)0.32 
Discrete and related tax charges(4)
0.04 0.03 
Other(3)
0.05 — 
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share$2.03 $1.81 
Non-GAAP adjustment summary:
Cost of goods sold adjustments$576 $579 
Research and development expenses adjustments17 40 
Selling, general and administrative expenses adjustments88 36 
Total non-GAAP adjustments to costs and expenses
681 656 
Other (income) expense, net, adjustments(142)426 
Total non-GAAP adjustments before income taxes539 1,082 
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments above(58)(154)
Discrete and related tax charges(4)
46 42 
Total non-GAAP adjustments to net income$528 $970 
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(1)    Relates to amortization of acquired intangibles.
(2)    Adjustments include integration expenses and contingent consideration fair value adjustments associated with Gilead’s recent acquisitions.
(3)    Adjustments include donations of equity securities to the Gilead Foundation, a California nonprofit organization, during the first quarter of 2026.
(4)    Represents discrete and related deferred tax charges or benefits primarily associated with transfers of intangible assets from a foreign subsidiary to Ireland and the United States.


May 7, 2026
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GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP 2026 FULL-YEAR GUIDANCE(1)
(unaudited)
(in millions, except percentages and per share amounts)Provided February 10, 2026Updated May 7, 2026
Projected product gross margin GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation:
GAAP projected product gross margin~ 79.0%~ 79.0%
Acquisition-related expenses~ 8.0%~ 8.0%
Non-GAAP projected product gross margin~ 87.0%~ 87.0%
Projected operating income (loss) GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation:
GAAP projected operating income (loss)$11,400 - $11,900$(1,000) - $(500)
Acquisition-related, restructuring and other expenses~ 2,400~ 3,400
Non-GAAP projected operating income$13,800 - $14,300$2,400 - $2,900
Projected effective tax rate GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation:(2)
GAAP projected effective tax rate~ 21%~ (150%) - (220%)
Income tax effect of above non-GAAP adjustments and fair value adjustments of equity securities, and discrete and related tax adjustments(~ 1%)NM
Non-GAAP projected effective tax rate~ 20%~ 190% - 140%
Projected diluted earnings (loss) per share GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation:
GAAP projected diluted earnings (loss) per share$6.75 - $7.15$(3.25) - $(2.85)
Acquisition-related, restructuring and other expenses, fair value adjustments of equity securities and discrete and related tax adjustments~ 1.70~ $2.20
Non-GAAP projected diluted earnings (loss) per share$8.45 - $8.85$(1.05) - $(0.65)
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NM - Not Meaningful
(1)    Our full-year guidance excludes the potential impact of any (i) acquisitions or business development transactions that have not been executed, (ii) future fair value adjustments of equity securities and (iii) discrete tax charges or benefits associated with changes in tax related laws and guidelines that have not been enacted, as Gilead is unable to project such amounts. The non-GAAP full-year guidance includes non-GAAP adjustments to actual current period results as well as adjustments for the known future impact associated with events that have already occurred, such as future amortization of our intangible assets and the future impact of discrete and related deferred tax charges or benefits primarily associated with transfers of intangible assets from a foreign subsidiary to Ireland and the United States.
(2)    The GAAP and non-GAAP projected effective tax rates for the May 7, 2026 guidance update include the impact of forecasted Acquired IPR&D expenses related to the acquisitions of Arcellx, Ouro and Tubulis, which are not deductible for tax purposes. Without these Acquired IPR&D expenses, the GAAP and non-GAAP projected effective tax rate for FY26 would be ~22% and ~20%, respectively.


May 7, 2026
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GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
March 31,December 31,
(in millions)20262025
Assets
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities$8,625 $10,605 
Accounts receivable, net4,741 4,913 
Inventories(1)
4,339 4,368 
Property, plant and equipment, net5,638 5,606 
Intangible assets, net16,382 16,978 
Goodwill8,314 8,314 
Other assets8,239 8,239 
Total assets$56,278 $59,023 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities$9,476 $11,813 
Long-term liabilities23,371 24,592 
Stockholders’ equity(2)
23,431 22,618 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$56,278 $59,023 
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(1)    Includes current and long-term inventories, which are disclosed separately in the notes to our financial statements in Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.
(2)    As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there were 1,242 and 1,241 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, respectively.





May 7, 2026
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GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
SELECTED CASH FLOW INFORMATION
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in millions)20262025
Net cash provided by operating activities$2,544 $1,757 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities1,770 (415)
Net cash used in financing activities(4,239)(3,426)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(11)19 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents65 (2,065)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period7,564 9,991 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$7,628 $7,926 

Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in millions)20262025
Net cash provided by operating activities$2,544 $1,757 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment(117)(104)
Free cash flow(1)
$2,427 $1,653 
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(1)    Free cash flow is a non-GAAP liquidity measure. Please refer to our disclosures in the Non-GAAP Financial Information section above.


May 7, 2026
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GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
PRODUCT SALES SUMMARY
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in millions)20262025
HIV
BiktarvyU.S.$2,573 $2,474 
Europe437 375 
Rest of World352 301 
3,361 3,150 
DescovyU.S.761 538 
Europe23 21 
Rest of World23 27 
807 586 
GenvoyaU.S.215 305 
Europe33 40 
Rest of World16 19 
264 364 
OdefseyU.S.153 215 
Europe59 57 
Rest of World10 
221 281 
Symtuza - Revenue share(1)
U.S.107 82 
Europe28 29 
Rest of World
138 114 
YeztugoU.S.158 — 
Europe— — 
Rest of World— 
166 — 
Other HIV(2)
U.S.36 50 
Europe27 31 
Rest of World10 
73 91 
Total HIVU.S.4,004 3,664 
Europe607 553 
Rest of World419 370 
5,030 4,587 



May 7, 2026
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GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
PRODUCT SALES SUMMARY - (Continued)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in millions)20262025
Liver Disease
LivdelziU.S.115 40 
Europe18 — 
Rest of World— — 
133 40 
Sofosbuvir / Velpatasvir(3)
U.S.141 166 
Europe60 80 
Rest of World82 99 
283 346 
VemlidyU.S.91 100 
Europe13 12 
Rest of World132 140 
237 252 
Other Liver Disease(4)
U.S.15 28 
Europe78 76 
Rest of World21 17 
114 121 
Total Liver DiseaseU.S.362 335 
Europe170 168 
Rest of World235 256 
767 758 
Veklury
VekluryU.S.112 199 
Europe14 22 
Rest of World18 82 
144 302 
Oncology
Cell Therapy
TecartusU.S.30 40 
Europe37 31 
Rest of World
75 78 
YescartaU.S.120 160 
Europe146 149 
Rest of World67 77 
332 386 
Total Cell TherapyU.S.150 200 
Europe183 180 
Rest of World74 84 
407 464 
Trodelvy
TrodelvyU.S.253 181 
Europe95 75 
Rest of World54 37 
402 293 
Total OncologyU.S.403 381 
Europe278 255 
Rest of World129 121 
810 757 


May 7, 2026
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GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
PRODUCT SALES SUMMARY - (Continued)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in millions)20262025
Other
AmBisome U.S.
Europe59 67 
Rest of World72 66 
138 139 
Other(5)
U.S.39 47 
Europe
Rest of World11 14 
58 70 
Total OtherU.S.46 52 
Europe67 76 
Rest of World83 81 
196 209 
Total product salesU.S.4,926 4,631 
Europe1,137 1,073 
Rest of World883 909 
$6,946 $6,613 
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(1)    Represents Gilead’s revenue from cobicistat (“C”), FTC and TAF in Symtuza (darunavir/C/FTC/TAF), a fixed dose combination product commercialized by Janssen Sciences Ireland Unlimited Company.
(2)    Includes Atripla, Complera/Eviplera, Emtriva, Stribild, Sunlenca, Truvada and Tybost.
(3)    Includes Epclusa and the authorized generic version of Epclusa sold by Gilead’s separate subsidiary, Asegua Therapeutics LLC (“Asegua”).
(4)    Includes ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (Harvoni and the authorized generic version of Harvoni sold by Asegua), Hepcludex, Hepsera, Sovaldi, Viread and Vosevi.
(5)    Includes Cayston, Jyseleca, Letairis and Zydelig.


FAQ

How did Gilead (GILD) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Gilead reported Q1 2026 revenue of $6.96 billion, up 4% year over year, with product sales of $6.95 billion. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.61 versus $1.04 a year ago, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.03 versus $1.81.

What drove Gilead’s revenue growth in the first quarter of 2026?

Growth came mainly from HIV product sales, which rose 10% to $5.03 billion, and from oncology drugs like Trodelvy, up 37% to $402 million, and liver drug Livdelzi. These gains offset a 52% drop in Veklury and weaker Cell Therapy sales.

How has Gilead updated its 2026 revenue and EPS guidance?

For 2026, Gilead now guides product sales to $30.0–$30.4 billion and product sales excluding Veklury to $29.4–$29.8 billion. However, it now expects a GAAP diluted loss per share of $(3.25)–$(2.85) and a non-GAAP diluted loss of $(1.05)–$(0.65).

Why did Gilead’s 2026 EPS guidance move from profit to loss?

Gilead cut 2026 GAAP and non-GAAP EPS guidance by roughly $9.50, mainly due to anticipated $11.5 billion of acquired IPR&D charges and financing costs linked to the Arcellx, Ouro and Tubulis transactions, which are expensed rather than capitalized.

How are Gilead’s key products like Biktarvy, Veklury and Trodelvy performing?

Biktarvy sales rose 7% to $3.4 billion and Descovy grew 38% to $807 million. Veklury revenue declined 52% to $144 million, while oncology drug Trodelvy increased 37% to $402 million, reflecting robust demand.

What major strategic deals did Gilead highlight in this update?

Gilead completed the $7.8 billion acquisition of Arcellx, agreed to acquire Tubulis, and signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ouro. These transactions add oncology and inflammation assets, including anitocabtagene autoleucel and OM336, to its pipeline.

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