Peers · Healthcare
GILD Alternatives
The closest GILD alternative is JNJ (2.03% yield, 8.0/10 safety), followed by ABBV and PFE. All 3 sit in the same healthcare sector as GILD (2.57% yield, 8.8/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to GILD in our universe is JNJ — 0.54% higher yield than GILD (2.03% vs 2.57%) and a 8.0/10 safety score compared to GILD's 8.8/10. Across all 3 peers, yields range from 2.03% to 5.64% and safety scores range from 5.3 to 8.0/10.
Switching from GILD to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether GILD dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches GILD on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from GILD |
|---|---|---|---|
| JNJ · Johnson & Johnson | 2.03% | 8.0/10 · Strong | 0.8 safety-score gap (riskier) |
| ABBV · Abbvie Inc | 2.46% | 7.0/10 · Solid | 1.8 safety-score gap (riskier) |
| PFE · Pfizer Inc. | 5.64% | 5.3/10 · Mixed | 3.5 safety-score gap (riskier) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best GILD alternatives?
The closest GILD alternatives are JNJ, ABBV, PFE — all in the same healthcare sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. JNJ is the single closest match at 2.03% yield and 8.0/10 safety, versus 2.57% and 8.8/10 for GILD.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to GILD?
Yes — PFE yields 5.64% versus GILD's 2.57%. Its safety score is 5.3/10 against GILD's 8.8/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to GILD?
We rank 3 similar stocks for GILD: JNJ, ABBV, PFE. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks GILD on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
Connect your brokerage in 60 seconds — Infnits flags which of these peer tickers duplicate exposure you already have, and which would actually diversify GILD.