[Form 4] GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. Insider Trading Activity
Daniel P. O'Day, Chairman & CEO of Gilead Sciences (GILD), reported sales of common stock on 09/29/2025 under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted February 28, 2025. The Form 4 shows two sale transactions: 8,039 shares sold at prices reported in a range around $110.97–$111.92 and 1,961 shares sold at prices reported in a range around $112.00–$112.55. After these transactions the reporting person beneficially owned 591,203 shares. The filing was submitted under Section 16 and executed by power of attorney. The disclosure states that full per-price breakdowns are available on request.
- Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, indicating pre-established, non-discretionary sales.
- Reporting person retains substantial beneficial ownership after the reported dispositions (591,203 shares reported).
- Insider sold 10,000 shares in two transactions, representing a reduction in direct holdings.
- Detailed per-price allocation not disclosed in the Form; available only upon request per the explanatory note.
Insights
TL;DR: Insider sales of GILD shares were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, indicating pre-scheduled dispositions rather than ad hoc trades.
The reported sales total 10,000 shares executed on 09/29/2025 in two tranches with reported price ranges provided in the explanation. Because the transactions were made pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan adopted on February 28, 2025, the trades are consistent with a pre-authorized schedule that can reduce concerns about opportunistic timing. The report shows continued substantial beneficial ownership—591,203 shares—after the sales. For investors, the filing is routine disclosure of insider liquidity; it does not provide information about company performance or strategy.
TL;DR: Use of a documented 10b5-1 plan is good governance practice for orderly insider sales and regulatory compliance.
The Form 4 identifies Daniel P. O'Day as both Director and Chairman & CEO and discloses sales executed under a 10b5-1 plan adopted 02/28/2025, which supports an argument for procedural compliance and reduced insider trading risk. The filing was signed via power of attorney, as noted in the signature block. The disclosure that detailed per-price trade allocations will be furnished on request is standard, but stakeholders may request that breakdown for full transparency.