Buyback Spend for Illumina (ILMN)
Buyback Spend for Illumina (ILMN): headline value $742.00M · YoY +539.7%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

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Latest period
$742.00M
YoY change
+539.7%
5Y CAGR
+0.2%
Peak year (2025)
$742.00M
Latest annual
$742.00M
Buyback Spend history chart for Illumina (ILMN) from 1999 to 2025
Buyback Spend history table for Illumina (ILMN) from 1999 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Buyback Spend | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $742.00M | +539.7% | ||
| 2024 | $116.00M | — | ||
| 2023 | $0 | — | ||
| 2022 | $0 | — | ||
| 2021 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2020 | $736.00M | +127.2% | ||
| 2019 | $324.00M | +61.2% | ||
| 2018 | $201.00M | -19.9% | ||
| 2017 | $251.00M | +0.8% | ||
| 2016 | $249.00M | -9.2% | ||
| 2015 | $274.32M | +15.7% | ||
| 2014 | $237.18M | +374.2% | ||
| 2013 | $50.02M | -39.4% | ||
| 2012 | $82.52M | -85.5% | ||
| 2011 | $570.41M | +1195.9% | ||
| 2010 | $44.02M | -74.9% | ||
| 2009 | $175.14M | +147.4% | ||
| 2008 | $70.78M | -71.9% | ||
| 2007 | $251.62M | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2004 | $13,000 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — |
Buyback Spend values are taken from Illumina's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Illumina (ILMN) reported buyback spend of $742.00M – surged 539.7% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Illumina buyback spend delivered a +0.2% annualised rate; sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Across the available history, buyback spend reached its high of $742.00M in 2025 and its low of $0 in 1999.
Within Healthcare, Illumina (ILMN) ranks 7th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for buyback spend is $2.75B.
Illumina Buyback Spend by Year
Illumina Buyback Spend 2025: $742.00M
Illumina buyback spend in 2025 was $742.00M, surged 539.7% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Illumina Buyback Spend 2024: $116.00M
Illumina buyback spend in 2024 was $116.00M.
Illumina Buyback Spend 2023: $0
Illumina buyback spend in 2023 was $0.
Illumina Buyback Spend 2022: $0
Illumina buyback spend in 2022 was $0.
Illumina Buyback Spend 2021: $0
Illumina buyback spend in 2021 was $0.
See more financial history for Illumina (ILMN).
Sector peers — Buyback Spend
Companies in the same sector as Illumina, ranked by their latest buyback spend.
| Company | Buyback Spend | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $5.95B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $5.54B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $5.08B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $4.11B | Healthcare |
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $1.39B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $980.00M | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $719.66M | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $0 | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Illumina's buyback spend?
Latest reported buyback spend for Illumina (ILMN) is $742.00M (period ending December 28, 2025).
How has Illumina buyback spend changed year-over-year?
Illumina (ILMN) buyback spend changed +539.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Illumina buyback spend?
Illumina (ILMN) buyback spend compound annual growth rate is +0.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Illumina buyback spend hit its highest annual value?
Illumina buyback spend reached its highest annual value of $742.00M in 2025.
What was Illumina buyback spend in 2024?
Illumina (ILMN) buyback spend in 2024 was $116.00M.
What was Illumina buyback spend in 2025?
Illumina (ILMN) buyback spend in 2025 was $742.00M.
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