Gilead Sciences (GILD, $81.19) shares got downgraded by BMO Capital and Wells Fargo
Gilead Sciences shares got downgraded by BMO Capital and Wells Fargo analysts.
BMO Capital's Matthew Luchini slashed his rating on the bitotech company’s stock to market perform from outperform. Luchini re-iterated his price target at $79.
While Luchini thinks that Gilead’s anti-COVID-19 drug remdesivir is encouraging, he also mentions "continued uncertainty around the remdesivir commercial opportunity," . That’s what makes him neutral on the shares "ahead of a better entry point."
Wells Fargo analyst Jim Birchenough lowered rating on the stock, to equal-weight from overweight. He maintained his target price, at $87. Birchenough is hopeful about remdesivir being a part of a potential economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic; but he also feels that there is uncertainty regarding the amount of revenue the drug will generate for Gilead.
GILD's MACD Histogram just turned positive
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for GILD turned positive on May 16, 2025. Looking at past instances where GILD's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 52 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on May 19, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on GILD as a result. In of 85 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
GILD moved above its 50-day moving average on May 20, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for GILD crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on May 28, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where GILD advanced for three days, in of 326 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 276 cases where GILD Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 8 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where GILD declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
GILD broke above its upper Bollinger Band on May 20, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (3.976) is normal, around the industry mean (5.632). P/E Ratio (16.196) is within average values for comparable stocks, (48.974). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.451) is also within normal values, averaging (3.004). Dividend Yield (0.041) settles around the average of (0.161) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.381) is also within normal values, averaging (3.643).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 77, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. GILD’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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a developer of therapeutic products and treatments for life threatening diseases
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