Gilead Sciences Inc.
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Has long owned it and likes it. They had some bad years when they overpriced their hepatitis C drug and received bad press. They also sell HIV and heart drugs, sectors that are growing. They increased their guidance last week, a rarity these days. At 10x earnings, he'd buy it, not sell it. One overhang is that their CEO is leaving.
Has long owned it and likes it. They had some bad years when they overpriced their hepatitis C drug and received bad press. They also sell HIV and heart drugs, sectors that are growing. They increased their guidance last week, a rarity these days. At 10x earnings, he'd buy it, not sell it. One overhang is that their CEO is leaving.
The valuation continues to get lower and lower. They have a lot of cash. Their HEP-C and HIV businesses were 50/50 and now the HEP-C business is only 25%. The new CEO coming is to spend some of the cash intelligently. (Analysts’ target: $88.05).
The valuation continues to get lower and lower. They have a lot of cash. Their HEP-C and HIV businesses were 50/50 and now the HEP-C business is only 25%. The new CEO coming is to spend some of the cash intelligently. (Analysts’ target: $88.05).
(A Top Pick August 3/2017, Up 8%) Recently exited and bought JNJ instead. Hurt by own success with drugs that cure. Great for society, but not great for the equity. Waiting for transitional acquisition that’s not coming.
(A Top Pick August 3/2017, Up 8%) Recently exited and bought JNJ instead. Hurt by own success with drugs that cure. Great for society, but not great for the equity. Waiting for transitional acquisition that’s not coming.
It has had a long, long downtrend and recently found its footing, hitting his downside target of four times book value. $65 would be a good floor on this stock at which point you buy.
It has had a long, long downtrend and recently found its footing, hitting his downside target of four times book value. $65 would be a good floor on this stock at which point you buy.
Looking at the graph it has been in a very difficult position in the last coupe of years. They essentially cured hepatitis C. It was an expensive drug. $98,000 per patient. It has come off patent. Competitors came to produce it now. They have been on the penalty box for the past year and a half. But they are making inroads on other drugs. They have had meaningful trials. At this value there is a good opportunity.
Looking at the graph it has been in a very difficult position in the last coupe of years. They essentially cured hepatitis C. It was an expensive drug. $98,000 per patient. It has come off patent. Competitors came to produce it now. They have been on the penalty box for the past year and a half. But they are making inroads on other drugs. They have had meaningful trials. At this value there is a good opportunity.
Gilead is trading at 10.5x next year's earnings, and just increased its dividend. They're losing sales on their hepatitis C franchise which was a winner for them three years ago. But they have advances in oncology through a recent purchase. Good, new drug products are coming out which could lead to growth. Lots of free cash flow and some buybacks. They need, however, growth to justify high valuations. This will be a slow road, but a good one. (Analysts' price target: $85.72)
Gilead is trading at 10.5x next year's earnings, and just increased its dividend. They're losing sales on their hepatitis C franchise which was a winner for them three years ago. But they have advances in oncology through a recent purchase. Good, new drug products are coming out which could lead to growth. Lots of free cash flow and some buybacks. They need, however, growth to justify high valuations. This will be a slow road, but a good one. (Analysts' price target: $85.72)
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