Gilead Sciences Stock Soars on Patent Win and HIV Breakthroughs – Will the Rally Continue?
Key Facts – October 18, 2025 GILD Stock Price Rallies to New Heights Gilead’s stock has been on a tear in recent weeks, far outpacing the broader market. After trading in the high $110s earlier in October, GILD spiked 4.2% on Friday, Oct. 17, to close at $122.81 stockanalysis.com stockanalysis.com. That rally marked a new 2025 high for the biotech stalwart and brings its year-to-date gain to roughly 45–47% ts2.tech. By comparison, the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index is up only in the single digits over the same period ts2.tech. The recent jump – adding billions to Gilead’s market cap – reflects