GILD monthly performance report

Check GILD's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.

GILD monthly report

Key takeaways

  • Gilead Sciences (GILD) closed September 2026 at $150.11, up 2.58% for the month and +32.12% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, GILD is +22.30%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
  • The stock is trading +11.18% versus its 200-day moving average ($135.02), a bullish technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, GILD has outperformed the S&P 500 by +26.81%, with a relative strength index reading of 115.6.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.

Gilead Sciences ended September 2026 at $150.11, posting a monthly return of +2.58%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +3.27%.

The current quarter stands at +18.81% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +11.18% versus the 200-day moving average ($135.02).

Year-to-date, GILD is +22.30% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of +10.60%. The stock is currently −4.56% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −27.65%.

GILD trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodGILDS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day−0.52%−0.12%−0.40%
1 Week+4.45%−0.34%+4.79%
1 Month+2.58%−0.70%+3.27%
3 Months+17.98%+2.80%+15.19%
6 Months+3.53%+13.85%−10.32%
YTD+22.30%+11.70%+10.60%
12 Months+32.12%+15.01%+17.10%
3 Years+98.51%+71.69%+26.81%
GILD best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Feb 2025+17.60%
#2Jan 2026+15.65%
#3Aug 2026+12.39%
#4Jul 2024+10.86%
#5Oct 2025+7.92%
GILD worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Apr 2024−10.99%
#2Feb 2024−7.87%
#3Mar 2026−6.43%
#4Apr 2026−6.12%
#5Jun 2026−6.02%
GILD quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q2 2025−1.05%
Q3 2025+0.12%
Q4 2025+10.58%
Q1 2026+13.55%
Q2 2026−9.35%
Q3 2026 (QTD)+18.81%
GILD calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023−5.64%
2024+14.02%
2025+32.88%
2026+22.30%
GILD drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$157.29 (2026-02-11)
52-Week Low$108.46 (2025-10-02)
Current Price$150.11
200-Day Moving Average$135.02
Price vs 200DMA+11.18%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−27.65% (2024-06-18)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−4.56%
GILD relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)115.6
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500+26.81%
RS Peak133.4 (Feb 2026)
RS Trough67.5 (Jun 2024)
StatusOutperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was GILD's return for this report period?

GILD returned +2.58% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.

Has GILD outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD GILD: +22.30% vs SPY: +11.70%.

What is GILD's 12-month return?

+32.12% over the trailing 12 months.

Is GILD above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is +11.18% versus 200DMA ($135.02).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−27.65% on 2024-06-18.