Illumina, Inc. (ILMN) Stock Forecast
ILMN analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.57 / 5 from 21 analysts
- Price target
- $241.05 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −8.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $1.38
- 52-week range
- $95.03 – $293.69
ILMN analyst ratings
21 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
ILMN price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
ILMN earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.36 | $1.34 | $1.38 | $1.34 | +1.4% | 19 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.36 | $5.32 | $5.40 | $4.84 | +10.7% | 21 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.13 | $5.79 | $6.56 | $5.36 | +14.3% | 21 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
ILMN revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.15B | $1.14B | $1.16B | +6.3% | 17 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.62B | $4.60B | $4.65B | +6.5% | 19 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.92B | $4.78B | $5.05B | +6.5% | 19 |
ILMN EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
ILMN revenue: reported and forecast
ILMN EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.36 | $1.36 | $1.36 | $1.36 | $1.36 | −0.4% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.23 | $5.36 | $5.36 | $5.36 | $5.36 | +2.5% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.93 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.11 | $6.13 | +3.3% | 2 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
ILMN earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; ILMN beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from ILMN
21 analysts cover Illumina; their consensus rating is buy (3.57 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $241.05, 8.2% below the latest close of $262.54. Analysts expect earnings of $5.36 per share for 2026, +10.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $6.13 per share on revenue of $4.9 billion. Illumina beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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ILMN forecast FAQ
What is Illumina's price target?
The average analyst price target for Illumina is $241.05, 8.2% below the latest close of $262.54.
Is Illumina a buy, hold or sell?
Of 21 analysts covering Illumina, 7 rate it a strong buy, 4 a buy, 6 a hold, 2 a sell and 2 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Illumina's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $5.36 per share for 2026 (range $5.32 to $5.40); for 2027 the estimate is $6.13.
What is Illumina's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $4.6 billion, growth of 6.5%; for 2027 it is $4.9 billion.
When does Illumina report earnings?
Illumina is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.38.
Does Illumina usually beat earnings estimates?
Illumina reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.