Renaissance Technologies's GILD Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 2.79 M shares of Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) worth $342.29 M, representing 0.53% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in GILD, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2022, adding 6.41 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2020, reducing 4.43 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Gilead Sciences (GILD) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Gilead Sciences (GILD) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +196,248 | Add 0.00% | 196,248 | $51.27 |
| Q3 2013 | -196,248 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | +189,353 | New Buy | 189,353 | $70.86 |
| Q2 2014 | -22,705 | Reduce 11.99% | 166,648 | $82.91 |
| Q3 2014 | -166,648 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +941,400 | New Buy | 941,400 | $94.26 |
| Q1 2015 | +3.09 M | Add 328.30% | 4.03 M | $98.13 |
| Q2 2015 | -2.72 M | Reduce 67.51% | 1.31 M | $117.08 |
| Q3 2015 | -1.03 M | Reduce 78.60% | 280,300 | $98.19 |
| Q4 2015 | +2.04 M | Add 727.49% | 2.32 M | $101.19 |
| Q1 2016 | -1.6 M | Reduce 68.79% | 723,948 | $91.86 |
| Q2 2016 | +355,400 | Add 49.09% | 1.08 M | $83.42 |
| Q3 2016 | +867,700 | Add 80.39% | 1.95 M | $79.12 |
| Q4 2016 | +3.33 M | Add 170.92% | 5.27 M | $71.61 |
| Q1 2017 | +2.43 M | Add 46.11% | 7.71 M | $67.92 |
| Q2 2017 | +2.7 M | Add 35.04% | 10.41 M | $70.78 |
| Q3 2017 | -176,949 | Reduce 1.70% | 10.23 M | $81.02 |
| Q4 2017 | -2.67 M | Reduce 26.06% | 7.56 M | $71.64 |
| Q1 2018 | -2.53 M | Reduce 33.47% | 5.03 M | $75.39 |
| Q2 2018 | -2.28 M | Reduce 45.31% | 2.75 M | $70.84 |
| Q3 2018 | +1.74 M | Add 63.12% | 4.49 M | $77.21 |
| Q4 2018 | +899,900 | Add 20.04% | 5.39 M | $62.55 |
| Q1 2019 | +2.73 M | Add 50.67% | 8.12 M | $65.01 |
| Q2 2019 | +4.62 M | Add 56.89% | 12.74 M | $67.56 |
| Q3 2019 | +1.99 M | Add 15.65% | 14.73 M | $63.38 |
| Q4 2019 | +2.23 M | Add 15.13% | 16.96 M | $64.98 |
| Q1 2020 | -4.43 M | Reduce 26.13% | 12.53 M | $74.76 |
| Q2 2020 | -3.63 M | Reduce 28.97% | 8.9 M | $76.94 |
| Q3 2020 | -1.25 M | Reduce 14.04% | 7.65 M | $63.19 |
| Q4 2020 | -1.28 M | Reduce 16.69% | 6.37 M | $58.26 |
| Q1 2021 | +186,241 | Add 2.92% | 6.56 M | $64.63 |
| Q2 2021 | -1.51 M | Reduce 23.07% | 5.05 M | $68.86 |
| Q3 2021 | +453,600 | Add 8.99% | 5.5 M | $69.85 |
| Q4 2021 | +3.58 M | Add 65.10% | 9.08 M | $72.61 |
| Q1 2022 | +6.41 M | Add 70.58% | 15.49 M | $59.45 |
| Q2 2022 | -2.08 M | Reduce 13.44% | 13.41 M | $61.81 |
| Q3 2022 | -3.39 M | Reduce 25.26% | 10.02 M | $61.69 |
| Q4 2022 | -820,000 | Reduce 8.18% | 9.2 M | $0.09 |
| Q1 2023 | +1.38 M | Add 15.01% | 10.58 M | $0.08 |
| Q2 2023 | -2.8 M | Reduce 26.48% | 7.78 M | $0.08 |
| Q3 2023 | -1.34 M | Reduce 17.20% | 6.44 M | $74.94 |
| Q4 2023 | -867,534 | Reduce 13.46% | 5.58 M | $81.01 |
| Q1 2024 | -1.26 M | Reduce 22.57% | 4.32 M | $73.25 |
| Q2 2024 | +739,948 | Add 17.14% | 5.06 M | $68.61 |
| Q3 2024 | -869,074 | Reduce 17.18% | 4.19 M | $83.84 |
| Q4 2024 | +1.14 M | Add 27.25% | 5.33 M | $92.37 |
| Q1 2025 | +121,400 | Add 2.28% | 5.45 M | $112.05 |
| Q2 2025 | +215,249 | Add 3.95% | 5.67 M | $110.87 |
| Q3 2025 | -203,648 | Reduce 3.59% | 5.46 M | $111.00 |
| Q4 2025 | -2.67 M | Reduce 48.95% | 2.79 M | $122.74 |
Renaissance Technologies's Gilead Sciences Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) in Q2 2013, acquiring 196,248 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies has held Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) was in Q1 2022, adding 15,492,116 shares worth $921.01 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 2,788,728 shares of Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD), valued at approximately $342.29 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) represents approximately 0.53% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) was 16,962,944 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2019.