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 sees its Stochastic Oscillator ascending out of oversold territory
On May 12, 2025, the Stochastic Oscillator for GILD moved out of oversold territory and this could be a bullish sign for the stock. Traders may want to buy the stock or buy call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 53 instances where the indicator left the oversold zone. In of the 53 cases the stock moved higher in the following days. This puts the odds of a move higher at over .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where GILD advanced for three days, in of 322 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
GILD may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on May 01, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on GILD as a result. In of 86 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for GILD turned negative on May 01, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 54 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 54 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
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 .
The Aroon Indicator for GILD entered a downward trend on May 06, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying 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 76, 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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