Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) Stock Split History

Gilead Sciences, Inc. has split its stock 5 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on February 22, 2001 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of GILD owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. 4 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on January 28, 2013 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These splits have increased GILD stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that these actions only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s stock splits, view the table below:

GILD stock split list

Date	Split Ratio
2013-01-28	2 - for - 1
2007-06-25	2 - for - 1
2004-09-07	2 - for - 1
2002-03-08	2 - for - 1
2001-02-22	2 - for - 1

Will Gilead Sciences, Inc. Stock Split in 2024?

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. Gilead Sciences, Inc. has not made an official announcement regarding whether it will enact a stock split or reverse stock split, but it has a history of doing so when GILD stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.

Stock Splits of Industry Leaders

Ticker Symbol	Latest Split Date	Split Ratio
LLY	1997-10-16	2 - for - 1
JNJ	2001-06-13	2 - for - 1
MRK	1999-02-17	2 - for - 1
AZN	2015-07-27	2 - for - 1
NVS	2000-05-11	2 - for - 1
PFE	1999-07-01	3 - for - 1
AMGN	1999-11-22	2 - for - 1
BMY	1999-03-01	2 - for - 1
GILD	2013-01-28	2 - for - 1
GSK	2022-07-22	4 - for - 5
BIIB	2001-01-18	3 - for - 1
GRFS	2016-01-04	2 - for - 1
AMRN	2008-01-18	1 - for - 10
SCLX	2010-05-07	1 - for - 10