# Illumina raises revenue outlook as quarterly free cash flow increases

_Published Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 9:19 PM EDT · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Illumina raised its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to $4.64 billion-$4.66 billion from $4.60 billion-$4.64 billion on October 29. It reported third-quarter operating cash flow of $419 million, compared with $284 million a year earlier, and free cash flow of $378 million, up from $253 million.

Reported quarterly revenue was $1.13 billion, up 4.2%. Expected tariff refunds included a $79 million reduction in cost of revenue and a $37 million reduction in revenue for credits expected to go to customers. The revised annual guidance excludes expected tariff refunds; organic revenue growth guidance remained greater than 4%.

## Sources

- [Securities.io](https://www.securities.io/illumina-raises-2026-guidance-as-q3-revenue-climbs-to-1-13-billion/)

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