Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) is trading at $139.77, which is -10.3% below its all-time high of $155.80. The Drawdown Severity Score is 1.8, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, GILD has experienced 187 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -7.3%.
Data last updated: April 16, 2026 at 08:40 AM EDT
GILD
StockGilead Sciences, Inc.
Price
$139.77
as of Apr 15, 2026
All Time High: $155.80
Slightly Elevated
Current Drawdown
-10.3%
Days in Drawdown
43
Avg Max Drawdown
7.2%
Avg Length
64
Drawdown Severity Score™
1.8
GILD - Price & High Water Mark
GILD - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is currently in a moderate drawdown. As of 2026-04-15, the stock is trading at $139.77, down 10.3% from its all-time high of $155.80. This pullback has lasted 43 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Gilead Sciences, Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 7.2% in depth, with an average duration of 64 days. Gilead Sciences, Inc. has gone through 187 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Gilead Sciences, Inc. in the last 14 years was 45.7%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 3411 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Gilead Sciences, Inc. currently stands at 1.81. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range—a routine pullback.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 187 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | Ongoing | 43 days | -10.3% | $155.80 | $139.77 | — |
| 2025-08-12 | 2025-10-17 | 67 days | -7.6% | $119.64 | $110.56 | $122.81 |
| 2025-07-28 | 2025-08-08 | 12 days | -5.1% | $115.40 | $109.52 | $118.59 |
| 2025-03-10 | 2025-07-25 | 138 days | -16.9% | $114.97 | $95.56 | $115.40 |
| 2025-03-04 | 2025-03-06 | 3 days | -1.1% | $113.58 | $112.36 | $113.63 |
| 2025-02-26 | 2025-02-27 | 2 days | -1.0% | $109.21 | $108.17 | $109.66 |
| 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-24 | 4 days | -0.1% | $107.74 | $107.67 | $108.72 |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-19 | 6 days | -1.8% | $103.76 | $101.92 | $105.41 |
| 2025-02-06 | 2025-02-12 | 7 days | -4.2% | $97.58 | $93.50 | $101.16 |
| 2025-02-04 | 2025-02-05 | 2 days | -0.4% | $96.34 | $95.95 | $97.58 |
| 2024-11-08 | 2025-01-31 | 85 days | -10.4% | $95.07 | $85.21 | $95.18 |
| 2024-10-28 | 2024-11-01 | 5 days | -1.0% | $86.42 | $85.53 | $86.92 |
| 2015-06-24 | 2024-10-24 | 3411 days | -45.7% | $85.78 | $46.54 | $86.21 |
| 2015-06-19 | 2015-06-22 | 4 days | -1.2% | $85.07 | $84.08 | $85.27 |
| 2015-06-17 | 2015-06-18 | 2 days | -0.2% | $83.57 | $83.44 | $85.07 |
| 2015-06-12 | 2015-06-16 | 5 days | -0.9% | $83.31 | $82.58 | $83.57 |
| 2015-06-04 | 2015-06-09 | 6 days | -0.8% | $80.18 | $79.51 | $80.25 |
| 2014-10-31 | 2015-06-03 | 216 days | -21.7% | $79.88 | $62.56 | $80.18 |
| 2014-10-29 | 2014-10-30 | 2 days | -2.4% | $79.34 | $77.43 | $79.88 |
| 2014-09-04 | 2014-10-24 | 51 days | -12.1% | $76.53 | $67.25 | $77.42 |
| 2014-08-26 | 2014-08-28 | 3 days | -1.1% | $75.14 | $74.32 | $75.19 |
| 2014-08-20 | 2014-08-21 | 2 days | -0.5% | $70.83 | $70.49 | $71.52 |
| 2014-07-31 | 2014-08-13 | 14 days | -2.4% | $65.59 | $63.99 | $65.72 |
| 2014-07-25 | 2014-07-28 | 4 days | -0.8% | $63.32 | $62.83 | $63.96 |
| 2014-07-15 | 2014-07-23 | 9 days | -5.3% | $62.84 | $59.49 | $63.18 |
| 2014-07-11 | 2014-07-14 | 4 days | -0.2% | $62.20 | $62.05 | $62.84 |
| 2014-07-07 | 2014-07-09 | 3 days | -0.9% | $61.47 | $60.92 | $62.02 |
| 2014-02-26 | 2014-07-01 | 125 days | -22.0% | $58.71 | $45.79 | $59.65 |
| 2014-02-19 | 2014-02-25 | 7 days | -1.5% | $58.61 | $57.76 | $58.71 |
| 2014-02-14 | 2014-02-18 | 5 days | -1.6% | $57.73 | $56.79 | $58.61 |
| 2014-01-23 | 2014-02-13 | 22 days | -6.9% | $57.47 | $53.50 | $57.73 |
| 2014-01-03 | 2014-01-15 | 13 days | -3.2% | $52.60 | $50.90 | $52.61 |
| 2013-12-27 | 2014-01-02 | 7 days | -1.0% | $52.59 | $52.07 | $52.60 |
| 2013-12-10 | 2013-12-26 | 17 days | -6.8% | $52.58 | $49.01 | $52.59 |
| 2013-12-02 | 2013-12-09 | 8 days | -3.2% | $52.32 | $50.65 | $52.58 |
| 2013-11-26 | 2013-11-27 | 2 days | -0.3% | $52.17 | $52.01 | $52.19 |
| 2013-10-31 | 2013-11-22 | 23 days | -9.7% | $50.82 | $45.90 | $51.94 |
| 2013-10-25 | 2013-10-30 | 6 days | -1.6% | $48.83 | $48.07 | $50.82 |
| 2013-10-21 | 2013-10-23 | 3 days | -1.8% | $47.70 | $46.85 | $48.26 |
| 2013-09-20 | 2013-10-16 | 27 days | -8.4% | $44.98 | $41.19 | $45.91 |
| 2013-09-16 | 2013-09-18 | 3 days | -1.3% | $44.43 | $43.84 | $44.95 |
| 2013-07-29 | 2013-09-09 | 43 days | -9.1% | $43.76 | $39.79 | $43.82 |
| 2013-07-22 | 2013-07-25 | 4 days | -1.6% | $42.03 | $41.34 | $42.56 |
| 2013-07-16 | 2013-07-17 | 2 days | -0.9% | $40.32 | $39.96 | $40.39 |
| 2013-05-22 | 2013-07-12 | 52 days | -13.5% | $39.49 | $34.15 | $40.10 |
| 2013-05-16 | 2013-05-21 | 6 days | -2.5% | $39.41 | $38.44 | $39.49 |
| 2013-05-06 | 2013-05-14 | 9 days | -5.0% | $38.57 | $36.63 | $39.34 |
| 2013-04-23 | 2013-05-03 | 11 days | -7.2% | $37.80 | $35.06 | $38.57 |
| 2013-04-17 | 2013-04-19 | 3 days | -2.2% | $36.37 | $35.57 | $37.18 |
| 2013-04-15 | 2013-04-16 | 2 days | -2.4% | $36.32 | $35.44 | $36.37 |
| 2013-04-01 | 2013-04-10 | 10 days | -3.6% | $34.23 | $33.01 | $34.78 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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What History Says About GILD
Gilead Sciences, Inc. has dropped 10%+ from its high 7 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 583 days with an average max drop of -20.3%.
The current drawdown of -10.3% has lasted 43 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 to Oct 2024 | -45.7% | 3411 days |
| Feb 2014 to Jul 2014 | -22.0% | 125 days |
| Oct 2014 to Jun 2015 | -21.7% | 216 days |
| Mar 2025 to Jul 2025 | -16.9% | 138 days |
| May 2013 to Jul 2013 | -13.5% | 52 days |
| Sep 2014 to Oct 2014 | -12.1% | 51 days |
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