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7. Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD)

Forward P/E as of September 23: 12.99

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) is a California-based biopharmaceutical company that offers a wide range of products and services to its consumers. The biotech company develops innovative treatments for viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer, while maintaining a strong pipeline of new drugs expected to support future sales growth. Gilead regularly strengthens its portfolio through acquisitions of early-stage drugmakers, such as its $350 million agreement to acquire Interius BioTherapeutics in August 2025.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) is also known for paying one of the more appealing dividends in the biotech industry. Since launching its dividend in 2015, the company has raised it every year. Its well-established HIV franchise continues to serve as the foundation of its business.

Currently, Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) offers a quarterly dividend of $0.79 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.76%, as of September 23.