Tectonic Advisors LLC Secures 9,958 Shares in Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD)

2 min read | October 25, 2024 04:45 AM PDT | By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights

  • Tectonic Advisors LLC increased its position in Gilead Sciences, Inc. by 15.1% during the third quarter.

  • Institutional ownership of Gilead has reached 83.67%, with several firms making notable adjustments to their stakes.

  • Analysts have raised their price projections for Gilead shares, reflecting a positive outlook on the company's performance.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) has recently seen significant activity among institutional investors, with Tectonic Advisors LLC expanding its stake by 15.1% in the third quarter, now holding 75,706 shares. This increase underscores growing confidence in the biopharmaceutical company. Institutional ownership in Gilead has risen to 83.67%, indicating strong institutional interest.

Other prominent institutions have also adjusted their holdings. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC established a new position valued at over $25 million during the second quarter. Legal & General Group Plc modestly raised its stake by 0.8%, acquiring an additional 93,068 shares, bringing its total to over 12 million shares. Additionally, firms like Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC and Cetera Investment Advisers have also made substantial increases in their respective holdings, further highlighting the trend of institutional engagement with Gilead.

The price performance of Gilead shares has been notable, opening at $88.78 recently. The company boasts a market capitalization of approximately $110.61 billion, with a P/E ratio of 246.61. Gilead's stock has shown a twelve-month range with a low of $62.07 and a high of $89.21. The company reported robust quarterly earnings, exceeding consensus estimates with earnings per share of $2.01 and revenue of $6.95 billion.

Analysts have responded positively to Gilead's performance, with multiple firms raising their price projections. Needham & Company reaffirmed a "hold" rating, while Royal Bank of Canada increased its price projection from $74 to $75.00. Wells Fargo & Company raised its rating to "overweight" with a new price projection of $100. Collectively, Gilead Sciences has garnered a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," suggesting optimism about its future performance in the biopharmaceutical sector.

 


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