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ExelixisEXEL -1.31%88 Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates EXEL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 148 Biotechnology companies, Exelixis ranks worse than 675675% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-20), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Exelixis is 0.00%.
As of today (2026-08-20), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Exelixis is 0.00%.
EXEL's Forward Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 1.265 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Forward Dividend Yield % only.
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
EXEL vs MDGL, AXSM, ARWR: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Exelixis's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Exelixis Forward Dividend Yield % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Exelixis's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Exelixis's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% mean?
Exelixis (EXEL) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Aug. 20, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Exelixis and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Exelixis ranks #999999 out of 148 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Exelixis' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Exelixis' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Exelixis ranks #999999 out of 148 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Exelixis has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Exelixis' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to MDGL and AXSM?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Exelixis ranks #999999 out of 148 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Exelixis in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.27. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Biotechnology company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Biotechnology companies is 1.27, based on 148 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Exelixis and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Exelixis's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Exelixis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exelixis (EXEL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.73, compared to a current price of $53.69 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Exelixis' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Exelixis (EXEL), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Exelixis (EXEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exelixis stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $53.69 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $45.73.
GuruFocus considers Exelixis to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EXEL:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $45.73 vs. price of $53.69 (17.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EXEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Exelixis Inc is a biopharmaceutical firm that discovers, develops, and commercializes treatments for cancer. Its molecule, cabozantinib, is indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic medullary thyroid cancer under the name Cometriq and for the treatment of kidney and liver cancer under the name Cabometyx. Exelixis and its partner Roche have also brought Cotellic to market for the treatment of melanoma.
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