Gilead Sciences, Inc. stock research
FY2023 Q4
Gilead Sciences (GILD) Gross Margin — Quarter Ended Dec 31, 2023
Revenue remained stable compared to the prior quarter but declined from the same quarter last year. Gross profit decreased while cost of revenue increased, resulting in a lower gross margin compared to both the preceding quarter and the year-ago quarter.
Gross margin takeaway
Quarter ended Dec 31, 2023 · FY2023 Q4
Revenue remained stable compared to the prior quarter but declined from the same quarter last year. Gross profit decreased while cost of revenue increased, resulting in a lower gross margin compared to both the preceding quarter and the year-ago quarter.
- The primary observable driver of the margin change is the increase in cost of revenue, which grew while revenue was flat or lower, directly compressing gross profit and margin.
- Compared to the previous quarter, gross margin weakened as revenue was unchanged but cost of revenue rose. Against the same quarter a year earlier, both revenue and gross profit were lower while cost of revenue was higher, leading to a further decline in gross margin.
Gross margin snapshot
The selected quarter's reported revenue, gross profit, direct costs, and margin comparisons.
Gross margin
70.6%
Gross profit
$5.0B
Revenue
$7.1B
Cost of revenue
$2.1B
Quarter-over-quarter change
-7.2 pts
Year-over-year change
-10.5 pts
Quarterly gross margin trend
A four-quarter view of the revenue and direct-cost bridge behind gross margin.
| Period | Revenue | Gross profit | Cost of revenue | Gross margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | $6.4B | $5.0B | $1.4B | 77.9% |
| Jun 30, 2023 | $6.6B | $5.2B | $1.4B | 78.1% |
| Sep 30, 2023 | $7.1B | $5.5B | $1.6B | 77.8% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $7.1B | $5.0B | $2.1B | 70.6% |
Quarterly comparisons
Compare the selected margin with the preceding quarter and the same fiscal quarter one year earlier.
Previous-quarter change
Sep 30, 2023
-7.2 pts
Year-over-year change
Dec 31, 2022
-10.5 pts
What the margin says
Filing-constrained interpretation of margin direction, comparisons, and what to monitor next.
The primary observable driver of the margin change is the increase in cost of revenue, which grew while revenue was flat or lower, directly compressing gross profit and margin.
Compared to the previous quarter, gross margin weakened as revenue was unchanged but cost of revenue rose. Against the same quarter a year earlier, both revenue and gross profit were lower while cost of revenue was higher, leading to a further decline in gross margin.
Monitor the trend in cost of revenue, as its level relative to revenue has significantly impacted margin performance. The filing highlights higher inventory and operating spend in its cash flow discussion, which may warrant attention.