IlluminaILMN +1.46%76 Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ILMN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $129.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 62 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Illumina ranks worse than 1612901.61% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Illumina is 0.00%.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Illumina is 0.00%.
ILMN's Forward Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry.
Industry Median: 1.9 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Forward Dividend Yield % only.
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
ILMN vs MTD, DGX, LH: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Illumina's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Illumina Forward Dividend Yield % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Illumina's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Illumina's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% mean?
Illumina (ILMN) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Illumina and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Illumina ranks #999999 out of 62 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry.
Is Illumina's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Illumina's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Illumina ranks #999999 out of 62 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Illumina has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Illumina's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to MTD and DGX?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Illumina ranks #999999 out of 62 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Illumina in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 1.90, based on 62 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Illumina and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Illumina's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Illumina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illumina (ILMN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $129.16, compared to a current price of $177.65 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Illumina's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Illumina (ILMN), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Illumina (ILMN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illumina stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $177.65 is trading 37.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $129.16.
GuruFocus considers Illumina to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ILMN:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $129.16 vs. price of $177.65 (37.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ILMN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Illumina provides tools and services to analyze genetic material with life science and clinical lab applications. The company generates over 90% of its revenue from sequencing instruments, consumables, and services. Illumina's high-throughput technology enables whole genome sequencing in humans and other large organisms. Its lower throughput tools enable applications that require smaller data outputs, such as viral and cancer tumor screening. Illumina also sells microarrays (9% of 2024 sales) that enable lower-cost, focused genetic screening with primarily consumer and agricultural applications.
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