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CLAIM #27390 · GILD (GILD) · 2025Q4 earnings call · Feb 10, 2026 · due Dec 31, 2026

On slide 31, we returned $5.9 billion to shareholders in 2025, we remain committed to returning on average, at least 50% of our free cash flow to shareholders.

Andrew Dickinson · CFO

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graded after results covering Dec 31, 2026 are reported

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Look at: Cumulative capital returned to shareholders (dividends + share repurchases) as a percentage of free cash flow, averaged over multiple years

It came true if: Multi-year average payout ratio >= 50% of free cash flow (assessed using several years of reported data, not a single year in isolation)

Where: Company cash flow statement and shareholder return disclosures (10-K / quarterly earnings materials)

In context

en $13.8 billion and $14.3 billion a tax rate of approximately 20%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS in the range of $8.45 and $8.85 per share. As Johanna mentioned, and as shown on slide 30, we expect an approximate 2% headwind to growth in 2026 primarily associated with the impact of the drug pricing agreement announced in December 2025 and the expected impact of updates to the Affordable Care Act. I'll note that absent these updates, our full-year growth would be in the range of 6% to 7%. Additionally, we expect HIV to grow approximately 6% in 2026. And within HIV, we expect 2026 YES2GO revenue of approximately $800 million. In cell therapy, we expect full-year 2026 revenues to decline approximately 10% compared to 2025, reflecting continued competitive headwinds related to our Kite portfolio. On slide 31, we returned $5.9 billion to shareholders in 2025, we remain committed to returning on average, at least 50% of our free cash flow to shareholders. In 2025, this included $1.9 billion of share repurchases primarily intended to offset equity dilution at a minimum, in addition to opportunistic repurchases. Combined with our dividend, we returned approximately 63% of our free cash flow to shareholders in 2025. In terms of business development, we are confident that we have built a robust and diverse portfolio that can support Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s growth. At the same time, we are carefully strengthening our early-stage pipeline to position Gilead Sciences, Inc. well for the long term, typically investing about $1 billion annually in smaller licensing deals, partnerships, and acquisitions. Additionally, we are proactive and disciplined in our approach to later-stage acquisitions that support our strategic goals, and add new growth oppo

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SEC filings for GILD · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2025Q4 earnings call.