Gilead Sciences Recognized as a Leading Socially Responsible Dividend Stock
The stock shines with a strong yield and a commitment to social responsibility.
Gilead Sciences Inc (Symbol: GILD) has earned accolades as a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock from Dividend Channel. This designation highlights GILD’s impressive ”DividendRank” metrics, showcasing a robust 3.3% yield. The company is also acknowledged by leading asset managers for its commitment to socially responsible investments, assessed through various social and environmental criteria. These criteria evaluate the environmental consequences of the company’s offerings, as well as its efficiency regarding energy and resource usage. Social aspects include evaluations of human rights practices, corporate diversity, and the potential societal impact of its business activities, particularly related to controversial sectors such as weapons, gambling, tobacco, and alcohol.
Gilead Sciences Inc holds a position within the iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF (SUSA), accounting for 1.18% of the fund’s holdings, according to data from ETF Channel. Additionally, it is also part of the iShares MSCI KLD 400 Social Index Fund ETF (DSI), where GILD represents 0.41% of its overall portfolio.
The company currently offers an annual dividend of $3.08 per share, which is disbursed quarterly. Its latest dividend ex-date was December 13, 2024. Evaluating Gilead’s long-term dividend history can provide insight into the likelihood of continuing such dividends. Below is a historical chart detailing GILD’s dividends, which was emphasized in the DividendRank report as crucial for potential investors.
Operating within the Biotechnology sector, Gilead Sciences competes alongside companies such as Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO) and Danaher Corp (DHR).
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