Illumina (ILMN.US) Price Target and Rating 2026/2027

189,15
-5,36%
Price history for Illumina (ILMN.US) – stock price at 189.15 $, August 2026
Illumina stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Illumina Price Target 2026: Analysts See 2% Upside

The average price target for Illumina is $193.05. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 2,06% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Illumina overvalued or undervalued?

Illumina is currently fairly valued with a gap of 2.1% relative to the price target.


The current price is $189.15, which places Illumina in the fairly valued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $173.75, and overvalued when the price exceeds $212.36.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Illumina, the fair value range lies between $173.75 and $212.36.


See the full price target analysis for Illumina →

Analyst Ratings for Illumina stock in 2026: Buy

20 analysts cover Illumina. The ratings are mixed, with 55% Buy, 30% Hold and 15% Sell. The average price target is $193.05, which gives an upside of 2.1% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (3.75/5)
Strong Buy
8 (40%)
Buy
3 (15%)
Hold
6 (30%)
Sell
2 (10%)
Strong Sell
1 (5%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.75 out of 5 based on 20 analysts

About Illumina – Diagnostics & Research

Illumina laver udstyr og løsninger til genetisk analyse. De er især kendt for deres sekventeringsmaskiner, som forskere og hospitaler bruger til at analysere DNA. Illumina tjener penge på at sælge både selve instrumenterne og de forbrugsstoffer, der skal bruges i analyserne. De sælger også services som genotypning og sekventering, og de har aftaler om licenser og udvikling. Deres kunder er primært universiteter, forskningscentre og medicinalvirksomheder, men også diagnostiske laboratorier. Virksomheden blev grundlagt i 1998 og driver forretning i Nordamerika, Europa og Asien. Illumina understøtter blandt andet forskning inden for onkologi og reproduktiv sundhed. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Illumina

$ 30,0B Market cap
$ 4,5B Revenue
Diagnostics & Research Industry
37.04 P/E
6.82 P/S
10.93 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
Sundhed Sector

What kind of stock is Illumina?

Momentum stock

Illumina is classified as a momentum stock with a momentum score in the top 3% of all stocks. The price has risen 0.0% over the long term.

Score Overview for Illumina

💰 Value Score 24/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 68/100 (High)
🚀 Momentum Score 97/100 (Very High)
📊 Total Score 63/100

⚠️ 1 red flag identified

Our analysis has identified 1 potential risk factor in Illumina that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 166% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.

📈 Valuation

Illumina trades at a P/E ratio of 37.0, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 39.1. The P/S ratio is 6.8 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 10.9. The PEG ratio is 3.58 — above 2.0 suggests the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Illumina has a profit margin of 18.3% (solid) and an operating margin of 21.1%. Return on equity (ROE) is 32.3% — excellent return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 8.7%. The latest quarterly earnings grew -9.4% year over year — falling earnings.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 6 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 3.10 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 165.6% — moderate debt.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 9.46% — elevated, some investors are betting on a decline.

Insider Trading in Illumina 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at Illumina have made 20 transactions – split into 10 purchases and 10 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 15,488,092 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Ullem Scott B., Meister Keith A., Skovronsky Daniel and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is mostly negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold more than they have bought over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 10 purchases and 10 sales. A net 15,488,092 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 10 purchases and 10 sales. A net 15,488,092 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: Ullem Scott B. bought 167 shares at 149 $ each on 2026-06-30. The stock has since risen 34%.

Latest sale: Davies Scott M sold 615 shares at 200 $ each on 2026-07-30.

Who is buying: Ullem Scott B., Meister Keith A., Skovronsky Daniel, SIEGEL SUSAN E, SCHILLER PHILIP W and others.

Who is selling: Davies Scott M, Leckman Patricia, Meister Keith A., Ericksen Scott D.

Latest Insider Trades in Illumina (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Illumina. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-30 Davies Scott M Sell 615 200 123,000
2026-06-30 Ullem Scott B. Buy 167 149 24,915
2026-06-30 Meister Keith A. Buy 142 149 21,185
2026-06-25 Davies Scott M Sell 615 180 110,700
2026-06-16 Skovronsky Daniel Buy 1,674 164 275,005
2026-06-05 Leckman Patricia Sell 290 168 48,685
2026-06-02 Leckman Patricia Sell 176 163 28,692
2026-06-01 Meister Keith A. Sell 70,262 166 11,628,361
2026-05-29 Meister Keith A. Sell 11,760 165 1,943,928
2026-05-29 Ericksen Scott D Sell 500 160 80,000

Who is buying and selling Illumina shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Illumina: Ullem Scott B., Meister Keith A., Skovronsky Daniel, SIEGEL SUSAN E, SCHILLER PHILIP W and others. In total, 2,421,719 $ was bought across 10 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Davies Scott M, Leckman Patricia, Meister Keith A., Ericksen Scott D. In total, 17,909,811 $ was sold across 10 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Illumina Short Selling 2026: 9.5% Sold Short

High short interest: 9.5% of the free float
Short % of free float
9.5%
Assessment
High short interest
Short squeeze risk
Moderate
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a high share of short selling. Between 5-10% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 9.5% means that 9.5% of the freely traded shares in Illumina have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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When Does Illumina Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Illumina is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Illumina 2026 – Signal: Strong Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Illumina (ILMN.US) – RSI 59, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Illumina technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Illumina, Inc

Illumina, Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $199.87 is 3.1% above the 20-day average ($193.84). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 11.8% above the 50-day average ($178.82). Long term, the stock is 41.5% above the 200-day average ($141.29), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (178.82) is above the 200-day average (141.29), which is a classic bullish signal for Illumina, Inc.

Is Illumina, Inc overbought or oversold?

Illumina, Inc has an RSI of 59.2. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone. Combined with the positive trend, this supports the bullish picture.

MACD Analysis for Illumina, Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (6.566), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (6.702) by 0.136, which suggests the positive momentum is fading – the trend could be turning.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (18.670), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (13.683) by 4.987, which confirms rising long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bullish (MACD positive). However, momentum shows signs of weakening on a daily basis. Watch whether the trend holds.

Risk Profile for Illumina, Inc

Illumina, Inc has an annual standard deviation of 47.0%, which classifies the stock as high risk. Sizeable price swings are normal, and the stock requires a higher risk tolerance.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Illumina, Inc

Trend: Positive. The price trades above SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (6.566). Weekly bullish (18.670).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly rising.

RSI: 59.2 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Buy

The price is in an uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is positive on both a daily and weekly basis. Trend and MACD trend confirm each other – the strongest technical buy signal.

Frequently Asked Questions About Illumina stock in 2026

Should you buy Illumina stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Illumina is currently BUY. Illumina trades at $189.15 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 6.566 with falling momentum (signal: 6.702); RSI is at 59.2 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $193.05 points to 2.1% upside. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Illumina stock?
The average analyst price target for Illumina is $193.05. The current price is $189.15, which gives an upside of 2.1%. Based on this, the stock is considered fairly valued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $173.75 and $212.36.
Is Illumina a dividend stock?
No, Illumina does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Illumina stock?
Illumina is rated as a stock with high risk. the annual standard deviation is 47.0%, which classifies the stock as high risk.
Is Illumina overvalued?
Illumina is considered fairly valued – the price is close to the analyst price target. Illumina has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 37.0 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 6.8, a P/B ratio of 10.9. The stock trades close to the analyst price target and is considered fairly valued.
Is Illumina overbought?
No, Illumina is not overbought. RSI is at 59.2 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 59.2 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 2.4% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is positive, but momentum is falling.
When is the next Illumina earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Illumina has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Illumina shorted?
Yes, Illumina is shorted with 9.5% of the free float sold short. This is a high level of short selling, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Illumina stock?
No, insiders are not buying Illumina shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 10 purchases and 10 sales. On a net basis, 15,488,092 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 10 purchases and 10 sales, with a net 15,488,092 $ sold. Active sellers include Davies Scott M, Leckman Patricia, Meister Keith A. and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Illumina a good stock?
Based on our total score, Illumina is rated as a good stock with a total score of 63 out of 100. The stock scores above average on value, quality and momentum – it is among the top 37% in our database. The score is made up of Value: 24/100, Quality: 68/100, Momentum: 97/100. In addition: technical signal: Strong Buy. Whether Illumina is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Illumina stock?
The outlook for Illumina based on current data: the average analyst price target is $193.05 (+2.1%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200); the P/E ratio is 37.0 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Illumina stock falling?
Illumina is falling right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 2.4% below the 20-day average; short interest is 9.5% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been buying the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Illumina go?
The average analyst price target for Illumina is $193.05, which corresponds to a potential gain of 2.1% from the current price of $189.15. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Illumina fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Illumina. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Illumina do?
Illumina laver udstyr og løsninger til genetisk analyse. De er især kendt for deres sekventeringsmaskiner, som forskere og hospitaler bruger til at analysere DNA. Illumina tjener penge på at sælge både selve instrumenterne og de forbrugsstoffer, der skal bruges i analyserne. ... The company belongs to the Sundhed sector, more specifically the Diagnostics & Research industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Illumina as an investment.
Did Illumina raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Illumina. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Illumina making money or losing money?
Yes, Illumina is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 18.3% — which is solid. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 21.1%. At a P/E ratio of 37.0, you currently pay 37.0 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Illumina go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Illumina is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 3.10 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 6 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 166% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Illumina have a lot of debt?
Yes, Illumina has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 166%. For the sundhed sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.