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Illumina, Inc. ILMN

Price 213.2 USD
as of 2026-09-03
59/100
Mixed
Quality79
Growth41
Balance-sheet strength70
Valuation20
Momentum82
Income50

Composite 59/100; the shares have moved about 42% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.

Strongest counter-signal

Valuation ranks 20/100 — a strong mark against it.

Case for

Momentum ranks 82/100 — a strong point in its favour. Quality ranks 79/100 — a strong point in its favour. Balance-sheet strength ranks 70/100 — a moderate point in its favour.

Case against

Valuation ranks 20/100 — a strong mark against it. Growth ranks 41/100 — a slight mark against it.

What the company does Illumina provides sequencing and array-based solutions for genetic and genomic analysis, serving research centers, hospitals, and biotech firms. Its products include instruments, consumables, and services like whole-genome sequencing and noninvasive prenatal testing.

Key financials ILMN reports strong profitability with ROE 33.8%, ROA 8.7%, and net margins 19.4%. Revenue and EPS growth are 4.8% and 6.1%, respectively, while debt/equity stands at 0.95 and interest coverage is 11.61.

Stock health The stock shows strong momentum with 12-month returns of 88.66% and RSI(14) at 67.50. Quality scores are high (73.4), but valuation metrics (P/E 35.81, EV/EBITDA 21.49) are elevated.

Price vs fair value The stock trades at a **PREMIUM of 59.50%** to our fair-value estimate and a **PREMIUM of 15.88%** to the 12-month analyst target. - Q2 2026 earnings beat and revenue growth cited as drivers (Zacks, StockStory). - Full-year outlook slightly exceeded expectations (StockStory). - Collaboration with Eli Lilly for AI drug discovery highlighted (Simply Wall St). - Recent earnings call emphasized strong clinical growth (GuruFocus, Motley Fool).

Looking forward Analysts cite clinical growth and AI partnerships as tailwinds, but valuation remains a key overhang. Forward P/E of 37.04 reflects high expectations. Momentum (85.0) and quality (73.4) scores remain supportive.

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