Illumina (ILMN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$144.41 -0.42 (-0.29%)

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$144.40 -0.01 (-0.01%)

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Illumina - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 18 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
9

Buy
7

Based on 18 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 18 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for ILMN.

Consensus Price Target

$137.75
-4.61% Downside

According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Illumina, the average price target is $137.75. The highest price target for ILMN is $170.00, while the lowest price target for ILMN is $95.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -4.61% from the current price of $144.41.

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

Type	Current Forecast 5/23/25 to 5/23/26	1 Month Ago 4/23/25 to 4/23/26	3 Months Ago 2/22/25 to 2/22/26	1 Year Ago 5/23/24 to 5/23/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)
Hold	9 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$137.75	$129.69	$127.94	$125.42
Forecasted Upside	-4.61% Downside	3.39% Upside	8.73% Upside	56.05% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

ILMN Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

ILMN Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Illumina Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Illumina	Medical Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.28	2.30	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-4.61% Downside	1,714.95% Upside	15.09% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent ILMN News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
5/14/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Dan Leonard Not Rated	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$170.00	+18.68%
5/14/2026	Daiwa Securities Group 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$155.00	+6.90%
5/4/2026	Citigroup 4 of 5 stars	Patrick Donnelly 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Sell	$80.00 ➝ $95.00	-30.03%
5/1/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
5/1/2026	Canaccord Genuity Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Kyle Mikson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold	$150.00 ➝ $140.00	+10.46%
5/1/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Luke Sergott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Underweight	$110.00 ➝ $122.00	-3.74%
5/1/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Casey Woodring Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$120.00 ➝ $125.00	-6.77%
4/29/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Hold (C) ➝ Hold (C-)
2/9/2026	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David Westenberg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$195.00 ➝ $170.00	+43.66%
2/6/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Catherine Ramsey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$137.00	+13.26%
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2/6/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John Sourbeer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$135.00	+12.27%
1/26/2026	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Subbu Nambi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$144.00 ➝ $170.00	+13.98%
1/20/2026	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Daniel Arias Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$135.00 ➝ $155.00	+9.42%
1/7/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold
12/31/2025	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
8/4/2025	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target	Overweight	$110.00	+12.52%
8/4/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Tejas Savant Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight	$100.00 ➝ $105.00	+8.45%
7/11/2025	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Sung Ji Nam Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Perform	$125.00	+24.94%
2/28/2025	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	S. Gupta Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold	$100.00	+18.76%
10/17/2024	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$160.00 ➝ $200.00	+38.91%
8/28/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jasper Hellweg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$150.00	+14.59%
6/3/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$115.00	+10.28%

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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 Monday, May 18, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Illumina pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Illumina
Bull Case

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

Illumina, Inc. has received multiple upgrades from analysts, indicating strong confidence in its growth potential. Recent ratings include a "strong-buy" from Wall Street Zen, suggesting that analysts expect significant upside.
The current stock price is around $150, which reflects a recovery trend and may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on future growth.
Institutional investors own a substantial 89.42% of Illumina, Inc.'s stock, which often indicates strong confidence in the company's long-term prospects and stability.
Illumina, Inc. continues to innovate in the life sciences sector, developing advanced technologies for genetic analysis, which positions the company well for future demand in personalized medicine and genomics.
Recent analyst reports suggest a consensus rating of "Hold," with an average target price indicating potential for appreciation, making it an attractive option for investors seeking moderate risk.

Illumina
Bear Case

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

Illumina, Inc. has faced recent downgrades, including a cut from "hold (c)" to "hold (c-)" by Weiss Ratings, which may signal concerns about the company's short-term performance.
Despite a strong institutional presence, the stock has seen fluctuations, and the current price may not reflect its long-term value, leading to potential volatility for investors.
With a mix of ratings from analysts, including several "Hold" and "Sell" ratings, there is uncertainty in the market regarding the company's future performance, which could deter risk-averse investors.
Recent insider selling, such as the sale of shares by a senior vice president, may raise red flags about the company's internal confidence and future outlook.
The competitive landscape in the life sciences sector is intensifying, which could impact Illumina, Inc.'s market share and profitability in the coming years.

ILMN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Illumina is $137.75, with a high forecast of $170.00 and a low forecast of $95.00.

18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Illumina in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 9 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research 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 -4.61% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Illumina's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Illumina has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Canaccord Genuity Group, Citigroup, Daiwa Securities Group, Evercore, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Royal Bank Of Canada, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Illumina less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Illumina is 2.28 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.30. Learn more on how ILMN compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:ILMN) was last updated on 5/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.

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Illumina (ILMN) Stock Forecast & Price Target