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Illumina (ILMN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$194.09 -2.77 (-1.41%)
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Illumina - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
8
Buy
9

Based on 19 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Illumina in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 19 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for ILMN.

Consensus Price Target

$156.88
-19.17% Downside
According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Illumina, the average price target is $156.88. The highest price target for ILMN is $210.00, while the lowest price target for ILMN is $95.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -19.17% from the current price of $194.09.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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ILMN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/24/25 to 7/24/26
1 Month Ago
6/24/25 to 6/24/26
3 Months Ago
4/25/25 to 4/25/26
1 Year Ago
7/24/24 to 7/24/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$156.88$142.13$129.69$122.06
Forecasted Upside-19.17% Downside-18.83% Downside1.41% Upside13.39% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

ILMN Analyst Recommendations By Month

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ILMN Price Targets by Month

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Illumina Stock vs. The Competition

TypeIlluminaMedical CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.37
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-19.56% Downside942.87% Upside14.17% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/17/2026
Leerink Partners logo
Leerink Partners
2 of 5 stars
Puneet Souda
Puneet Souda
Not Rated
Boost TargetOutperform$175.00 ➝ $210.00+13.91%
7/15/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold
7/14/2026
Kyle Mikson
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetHold$140.00 ➝ $190.00-0.03%
7/6/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
7/1/2026Boost TargetOverweight$170.00 ➝ $200.00+13.75%
6/29/2026Boost TargetBuy$180.00 ➝ $200.00+13.28%
6/26/2026Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$185.00+4.14%
6/24/2026Boost TargetUnderweight$122.00 ➝ $145.00-12.08%
6/10/2026UpgradeNeutralOverweight$125.00 ➝ $185.00+15.60%
6/3/2026 UpgradeHold (C-)Hold (C)
5/14/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform$170.00+18.68%
5/14/2026 UpgradeNeutralOutperform$155.00+6.90%
5/4/2026Boost TargetSell$80.00 ➝ $95.00-30.03%
2/6/2026Set Target$137.00+13.26%
2/6/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$135.00+12.27%
1/20/2026Boost TargetBuy$135.00 ➝ $155.00+9.42%
12/31/2025 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
8/4/2025 Set TargetOverweight$110.00+12.52%
8/4/2025Boost TargetEqual Weight$100.00 ➝ $105.00+8.45%
7/11/2025DowngradeSector OutperformSector Perform$125.00+24.94%
2/28/2025DowngradeStrong-BuyHold$100.00+18.76%
8/28/2024UpgradeHoldBuy$150.00+14.59%

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Should I Buy Illumina Stock? ILMN Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Illumina pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Illumina
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Illumina, Inc.:

  • Illumina, Inc. is a leader in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies, which are increasingly being adopted in clinical and research settings, driving demand for their products.
  • The current stock price is around $720, reflecting strong market confidence in the company's growth potential and innovative capabilities.
  • Recent advancements in their product portfolio, including the latest NGS platforms, enhance the company's competitive edge and appeal to a broader range of customers.
  • Illumina, Inc. has established partnerships with various pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, which can lead to increased revenue through collaborative research and development projects.
  • The growing interest in personalized medicine and genomics positions Illumina, Inc. favorably for future growth as more healthcare providers adopt genomic testing.

Illumina
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Illumina, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Increased competition in the genomics space could pressure pricing and margins, potentially impacting profitability.
  • Regulatory challenges in the biotechnology sector may pose risks to product approvals and market entry, affecting growth prospects.
  • Market volatility can lead to fluctuations in stock performance, which may deter risk-averse investors.
  • Dependence on a limited number of key products for revenue could expose the company to risks if demand for those products declines.
  • Recent economic uncertainties may impact funding for research and development, which could slow down innovation and growth initiatives.

ILMN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Illumina is $156.88, with a high forecast of $210.00 and a low forecast of $95.00.

19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Illumina in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" ILMN shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ILMN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Illumina's stock has a predicted downside of -19.17% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Illumina's stock had 5 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Illumina more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Illumina is 2.37 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.30. Learn more on how ILMN compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:ILMN) was last updated on 7/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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