Gilead Sciences (GILD) discovers, develops, and commercializes human therapeutics for the treatment of life threatening diseases in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Its products include Stribild, Complera/Eviplera, Atripla, Truvada, Viread, and Emtriva for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in adults; and Viread and Hepsera products for the treatment of liver disease.
The company also offers Letairis, an endothelin receptor antagonist for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension; Ranexa, a tablet used for the treatment of chronic angina; Lexiscan/Rapiscan injection for use as a pharmacologic stress agent in radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging; Cayston, an inhaled antibiotic for the treatment of respiratory systems in cystic fibrosis patients; and Tamiflu, an oral antiviral capsule for the treatment and prevention of influenza A and B.
In addition, it provides other products, such as AmBisome, an antifungal agent to treat serious invasive fungal infections; Vistide, an antiviral injection for the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis in patients with AIDS; and Macugen, an anti-angiogenic oligonucleotide to treat neovascular macular degeneration. Further, it has product candidates in various stages for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, and oncology diseases/inflammation.
The company markets its products through its commercial teams and/or in conjunction with third-party distributors and corporate partners. Gilead Sciences, Inc. has collaborations with BMS, GSK, Janssen, and Japan Tobacco to develop and commercialize various products.
Shares have formed a bullish "cup and handle" and higher prices are expected for this stock.
52-Week Trading Range: $22.67 - $45.95
Entry Point: $45.60
Stop Loss: $43.32
Target Price: $50.16
We closed GILD at $51.06 as it exceeded our target price. If you would like to stay in the position, then adjust your stop loss upward to $50.70 to protect your gains.