Morgan Joseph Suggests Buying Shares of Gilead Sciences (GILD) on Any Weakness

October 21, 2009 8:43 AM EDT

Morgan Joseph reiterates a 'Buy' rating on Gilead Sciences (Nasdaq: GILD), price target $57.

Morgan analyst says, "Despite the beat-and-raise quarter, Gilead's stock was weak after hours because raised guidance was within expectations and the Street was expecting a more comprehensive revenue beat. We believe the hidden surprise in the quarter is lower-than-expected R&D expenses. Gilead's results and guidance suggest the Street is underestimating the company's margins following the integration of CV Therapeutics. Additionally, following underperformance in the market rally that ensued since March, we believe large-cap biotechnology stocks will likely outperform due to improved relative valuations, especially with better clarity on health care legislation over the next few months."

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Gilead Sciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapeutics for the treatment of life-threatening infectious diseases.


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