=== SEC Form 4 — Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership ===
Document Type: 4
Period of Report: 2026-02-17
10b5-1 Pre-arranged Plan: Yes
--- Issuer ---
Name: GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. (GILD)
CIK: 0000882095
--- Reporting Owner ---
Name: Mercier Johanna
CIK: 0001782135
Role: Officer (Chief Comm & Corp Aff Officer)
--- Non-Derivative Transactions ---
[Transaction #1]
Security: Common Stock
Date: 2026-02-17 | Code: M (Exercise of derivative)
Shares: +25,000 | Price: $66.64
Total Value: $1,666,000.00
Shares Owned After: 148,288 | Ownership: D (Direct)
Footnotes:
[F1] The transaction reported in this Form 4 is made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 20, 2025.
[Transaction #2]
Security: Common Stock
Date: 2026-02-17 | Code: S (Open market sale)
Shares: -18,405 | Price: $154.18
Total Value: $2,837,719.71
Shares Owned After: 129,883 | Ownership: D (Direct)
Footnotes:
[F1] The transaction reported in this Form 4 is made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 20, 2025.
[F2] Sale prices for the transactions reported range from $153.565 to $154.56 Full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price will be provided to the SEC, the issuer, or its shareowners upon request.
[Transaction #3]
Security: Common Stock
Date: 2026-02-17 | Code: S (Open market sale)
Shares: -9,395 | Price: $154.91
Total Value: $1,455,384.15
Shares Owned After: 120,488 | Ownership: D (Direct)
Footnotes:
[F1] The transaction reported in this Form 4 is made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 20, 2025.
[F3] Sale prices for the transactions reported range from $154.57 to $155.27 Full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price will be provided to the SEC, the issuer, or its shareowners upon request.
[Transaction #4]
Security: Common Stock
Date: 2026-02-17 | Code: S (Open market sale)
Shares: -200 | Price: $155.62
Total Value: $31,124.00
Shares Owned After: 120,288 | Ownership: D (Direct)
Footnotes:
[F1] The transaction reported in this Form 4 is made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 20, 2025.
--- Derivative Transactions ---
[Transaction #1]
Security: Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)
Date: 2026-02-17 | Code: M (Exercise of derivative)
Shares: -25,000 | Price: $0.00
Exercisable: N/A | Expires: 2029-07-24
Shares Owned After: 48,110 | Ownership: D (Direct)
Footnotes:
[F1] The transaction reported in this Form 4 is made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 20, 2025.
[F4] The options have a four-year vesting schedule. 25% vest on the first anniversary of the date of the grant. The balance will vest 6.25% quarterly thereafter until fully vested.
--- Footnotes (Complete Index) ---
F1: The transaction reported in this Form 4 is made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 20, 2025.
F2: Sale prices for the transactions reported range from $153.565 to $154.56 Full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price will be provided to the SEC, the issuer, or its shareowners upon request.
F3: Sale prices for the transactions reported range from $154.57 to $155.27 Full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price will be provided to the SEC, the issuer, or its shareowners upon request.
F4: The options have a four-year vesting schedule. 25% vest on the first anniversary of the date of the grant. The balance will vest 6.25% quarterly thereafter until fully vested.
--- Signature ---
/s/ /s/ Edward S. Son by Power of Attorney for Johanna Mercier (2026-02-18)
