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Gilead Sciences Posts Q1 EPS Beat but Revenue Falls Short Amid Mixed Product Performance

HIV and liver disease drug sales bolstered earnings, while oncology, COVID antiviral, and cell therapy segments underperformed, prompting reaffirmation of full-year guidance.

Gilead Sciences  is seen  in Oceanside, California, U.S., April 29, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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Overview

  • Gilead reported adjusted Q1 earnings per share of $1.81, surpassing analyst expectations of $1.79, while revenue remained flat at $6.7 billion, slightly below forecasts.
  • HIV drug Biktarvy saw a 7% sales increase to $3.15 billion, and liver disease drug sales rose 3% to $758 million, offsetting declines in other segments.
  • Oncology drug Trodelvy sales dropped 5% to $293 million, missing estimates, while COVID antiviral Veklury sales fell 45% to $302 million due to reduced hospitalization rates.
  • The company reaffirmed its 2025 full-year guidance, projecting adjusted EPS of $7.70–$8.10 and product sales of $28.2–$28.6 billion despite external challenges like tariffs.
  • A key regulatory decision on Gilead's twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, lenacapavir, is anticipated from the FDA by June 19, which could significantly impact growth.