
Illumina (ILMN) earnings history, EPS estimates, revenue forecasts and company guidance.
Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP)
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual EPS | Estimated EPS | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Oct 29, 2026 | $1.44 | $1.36 | 5.88 % |
| Q2 | Jul 30, 2026 | $1.31 | $1.23 | 6.50 % |
| Q1 | Apr 30, 2026 | $1.15 | $1.05 | 9.52 % |
| Q4 | Feb 5, 2026 | $1.35 | $1.25 | 8.00 % |
Quarterly Revenue (Billions)
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual Revenue | Estimated Revenue | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Oct 29, 2026 | $1.13B | $1.15B | -1.85 % |
| Q2 | Jul 30, 2026 | $1.16B | $1.13B | 2.71 % |
| Q1 | Apr 30, 2026 | $1.09B | $1.07B | 1.42 % |
| Q4 | Feb 5, 2026 | $1.16B | $1.13B | 2.61 % |
Illumina (ILMN) last issued guidance on October 29, 2026 for fiscal year 2026. The company guided earnings per share in the range of $5.4 - $5.45, compared to a consensus EPS estimate of $5.36. Illumina also guided revenue in the range of $4.64B - $4.66B for the period.
Compared to prior guidance, Illumina raised its EPS outlook from a previous range of $5.3 - $5.4. On the revenue side, the company maintained its revenue forecast from a prior range of $4.6B - $4.64B.
Illumina has issued 26 guidance updates between January 10, 2023 and October 29, 2026. During this period, the company raised its outlook 7 times and lowered it 12 times, providing investors with insight into management's evolving expectations.
| Metric | Q3 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q1 '26 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Estimate | $1.36 | $1.23 | $1.05 | $1.25 |
| Actual | $1.44 | $1.31 | $1.15 | $1.35 |
| Surprise | +5.88% | +6.50% | +9.52% | +8.00% |
| Revenue | ||||
| Estimate | $1.15B | $1.13B | $1.07B | $1.13B |
| Actual | $1.13B | $1.16B | $1.09B | $1.16B |
| Surprise | -1.85% | +2.71% | +1.42% | +2.61% |
| Metric | Q4 '26E | Q1 '27E | Q2 '27E | Q3 '27E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Consensus | $1.53 | $1.35 | $1.49 | $1.55 |
| Revenue | ||||
| Consensus | $1.23B | $1.16B | — | — |