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Gilead Sciences (GILD)

3 quarters tracked (Q4'25 to Q2'26) · latest call August 4, 2026
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100%
Kept of 14 resolved
14
Kept or exceeded
0
Missed
6
Still pending
Share count, 3 yrs/yr · flat

Score History

QuarterCall dateDisclosureFinancial qualityKeptMissed
Q2'26August 4, 202610/122 medium, 1 low flags40Call sheet →
Q1'26May 7, 202610/122 medium, 4 low flags40Call sheet →
Q4'25February 10, 202610/121 medium, 4 low flags60Call sheet →
Disclosure: the 6-item rubric, each scored 0-2, out of 12. Financial quality: flagged indicators by severity. Kept and missed count the prior-quarter promises scored on that call.

Promise Ledger · All Quarters

MarkedStatusPromise
Q2'26PendingIt is less likely that Gilead will pursue more sizable M&A this year
Ongoing-period commitment reaffirmed: 'we do not currently anticipate pursuing additional sizable M&A transactions this year'.
Q2'26PendingFull-year 2026 Yeztugo sales of approximately $1 billion
Full-year period has not ended; management reaffirmed the ~$1 billion target this quarter.
Q2'26DeliveredPhase II trial combining GS3242 with lenacapavir to begin in the second half of 2026
Management confirmed the program started in June.
Q2'26DeliveredFDA regulatory decisions for Trodelvy in first-line metastatic TNBC expected in the second half of 2026
Approval was reported by the August call. This does not establish approval before the second-half window; the exact event date is needed for an exceeded-timing claim.
Q2'26DeliveredRegulatory decision and potential U.S. launch of Hepcludex for chronic HDV expected later in Q2 2026
FDA granted accelerated approval in May and the U.S. launch occurred this quarter.
Q2'26DeliveredPhase III updates from ISLEND-1 and ISLEND-2 studies evaluating islatravir plus lenacapavir, expected later in Q1/Q2
Positive Phase 3 results were reported. The cited conference discussion alone does not establish when the originally expected top-line update first occurred.
Q2'26PendingFull-year 2026 HIV sales growth of approximately 8%
Full-year period has not ended; guidance was raised to 9-10% this quarter, an upward revision.
Q2'26PendingFull-year 2026 Veklury sales guidance of approximately $600 million
Full-year period has not ended; guidance was cut to approximately $300 million this quarter, a downward revision, not a miss.
Q1'26PendingPhase 3 updates from ILLAND-1 and -2 later in Q1 2026
Still expected 'later this quarter' per Dietmar
Q1'26PendingFour potential launches in 2026
Still on track: Trodelvy first-line, Biclen, Anitocel, Hepcludex
Q1'26Exceeded90% Yes2Go coverage within one year
Achieved 95% coverage in under 6 months, well ahead of target
Q1'26DeliveredCell therapy revenue to decline with competitive headwinds
Now expecting 10% decline in 2026, consistent with prior warnings
Q1'26ExceededHIV sales to grow approximately 6% in 2026
Upgraded to 8% growth driven by Yes2Go and Descovy strength
Q1'26ExceededYes2Go 2026 revenue of approximately $800 million
Upgraded to $1 billion based on Q1 outperformance and growing confidence
Q4'25DeliveredR&D expenses roughly flat on dollar basis for 2025
R&D down 1% compared to 2024, in line with guidance
Q4'25DeliveredCell therapy revenue decline ~10% for 2025
Delivered -7% for full year, better than expected
Q4'25DeliveredHIV revenue growth ~5% for full year 2025
Achieved 6% growth, beating updated guidance from Q3
Q4'25DeliveredAnidocel update from iMagine-1 study in Q4
Shared data at ASH in December with strong efficacy and safety profile
Q4'25DeliveredPhase III ARTISTRY updates by end of 2025
Announced positive top-line results from ARTISTRY I and II in Q4
Q4'25Exceeded75% YES2GO coverage by end of Q4 2025
Achieved 90% coverage, beat target by 15 percentage points and ahead of schedule
Each row is a promise from the prior call, scored against the quarter in "Marked". Kept-promise rate counts resolved promises only; pending is excluded.
Promise-kept rate counts resolved promises only (pending excluded).
Scores, kept-promise rates, and flags on this site reflect the author's opinion, applying a stated methodology to statements management made on public earnings calls. Informational and educational purposes only - not investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Sources believed reliable but not guaranteed; the author may hold positions in the securities discussed.

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