Why is ILMN Up Today?

ILMN
$222.24
▲ +6.74% (+$14.98)
Last updated: Sep 15, 2026 8:31 PM ET (277 min ago)

About Illumina Inc

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 ...

Sector: LABORATORY ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS
Market Cap: $15.72B
Forward P/E: 24.4
52-Week Range: $88.00 - $231.81
Employees: 8,970

Overall Confidence: 70%

70% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual CALL buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying calls on ILMN, with 84% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.
SECTOR 65% Confidence
LABORATORY ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The LABORATORY ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS sector is up 2.6% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

MODERATE VOLUME 1.2x average volume

NORMAL - This move is backed by significant volume and appears sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

LABORATORY ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS sector: +2.6%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most LABORATORY ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

ILMN is significantly outperforming the market (+7.2% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
-0.46%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
-0.65%
ILMN
This Stock
+6.74%
vs S&P 500: +7.2%
vs Nasdaq: +7.39%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, ILMN is expected to trade between:
$217.80 - $228.91

Key Level to Watch

$233.35 resistance
Watch for continuation above $222.24

Quick Trade Ideas

Options strategies to consider for ILMN's 7% move

📊

No Options Available

ILMN doesn't have listed options or options data is currently unavailable.

Try another stock in our Options Calculator →
Disclaimer: These are educational examples only, not investment advice. Options involve significant risk including total loss of premium. Prices shown are estimates and may differ from actual market prices. Always do your own research and consider your risk tolerance.

🔔 Get ILMN Alerts

We'll notify you when ILMN's trend changes or a new signal fires.

Last updated: Sep 15, 2026 8:31 PM (277 minutes ago)
Data refreshes every 30 minutes during market hours

Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.27
Put/Call Ratio
65.8%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 5,432
Put Volume: 1,452
Total: 6,884

Historical Context

ILMN has moved more than 3.0% up on 34 occasions in the past year.

61.8%
Continuation Rate
21/34 times continued up
+2.02%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 03, 2026 (3.9%) → Next day: -1.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ILMN stock up today?

Options traders are heavily buying calls on ILMN, with 84% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

Is ILMN stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, ILMN shows 70% confidence in today's move. Volume is moderate which supports the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the ILMN stock price target?

ILMN is currently trading at $222.24. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $217.80 - $228.91. See long-term price prediction →

Will ILMN stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that ILMN's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $233.35 (resistance).

Is ILMN stock oversold or overbought?

ILMN's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 60.0. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for ILMN stock?

ILMN's 10-day momentum indicator is at 8.66. Strong bullish momentum - the stock is gaining significant upward force. This often precedes continued gains.

Is ILMN outperforming or underperforming the market?

ILMN (+6.74%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+7.2% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is down -0.46%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is down -0.65%.

What does MACD indicate for ILMN?

ILMN's MACD (3.44) is currently below the signal line (4.56), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 21.4) is moderate.

Is ILMN in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, ILMN is in a bullish trend. The price ($222.24) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($213.52) and 50-day SMA ($201.25). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

Check Why Another Stock is Moving

Enter any ticker symbol to see real-time analysis

Popular: AAPL TSLA NVDA MSFT META AMZN GOOGL