Gilead (GILD) CEO Daniel O'Day sells 15,000 shares in pre-set 10b5-1 trades
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Gilead Sciences Chairman & CEO Daniel O'Day reported open-market sales of 15,000 shares of Common Stock. The trades took place on June 1, 2026 in three transactions at prices around $131 per share. Footnotes state these sales were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 25, 2026, indicating the timing was scheduled in advance rather than discretionary.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 15,000 shares ($1,971,847)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
O'Day Daniel Patrick
Role
Chairman & CEO
Sold
15,000 shs ($1.97M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 10,900 | $131.0994 | $1.43M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 3,062 | $132.2151 | $405K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,038 | $132.9678 | $138K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 621,667 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The transaction reported in this Form 4 is made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 25, 2026. Sale prices for the transactions reported range from $130.66 to $131.64. Full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price will be provided to the SEC, the issuer, or its shareowners upon request. Sale prices for the transactions reported range from $131.71 to $132.70. Full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price will be provided to the SEC, the issuer, or its shareowners upon request. Sale prices for the transactions reported range from $132.71 to $133.295. Full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price will be provided to the SEC, the issuer, or its shareowners upon request.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 15,000 shares
First sale size: 1,038 shares
Second sale size: 3,062 shares
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7 metrics
Shares sold
15,000 shares
Total Common Stock sold on June 1, 2026
First sale size
1,038 shares
Non-derivative Common Stock, code S
Second sale size
3,062 shares
Non-derivative Common Stock, code S
Third sale size
10,900 shares
Non-derivative Common Stock, code S
Reported sale price (example)
$132.9678 per share
One of the open-market sale prices
Price range (low)
$130.66 per share
Lowest sale price range from footnotes
Price range (high)
$133.295 per share
Highest sale price range from footnotes
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open-market sale, Common Stock, non-derivative
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The transaction reported in this Form 4 is made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 25, 2026."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: open-market sale, transaction_code_description: Sale in open market or private transaction"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Common Stock financial
"security_title: Common Stock, transaction_type: non-derivative"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
non-derivative financial
"transaction_type: non-derivative for all Common Stock transactions"
FAQ
What insider transaction did Gilead Sciences (GILD) report for Daniel O'Day?
Gilead Sciences reported that Chairman & CEO Daniel O'Day sold 15,000 shares of Common Stock. The Form 4 shows three open-market sale transactions executed on June 1, 2026, reflecting a net reduction of 15,000 shares in his directly held position.
What type of security did Daniel O'Day trade in this Gilead (GILD) Form 4?
All reported transactions involve Gilead Sciences Common Stock, classified as non-derivative securities. The Form 4 does not show any derivative exercises or conversions in this filing, and the derivative summary section is listed as empty.
Does the Gilead (GILD) Form 4 show any option exercises by Daniel O'Day?
No. The transaction codes disclosed are all “S” for sales of non-derivative Common Stock, with no M, C, or X codes. The derivative summary indicates zero derivative transactions and zero exercise shares in this particular filing.