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Dec 29, 2024

Illumina Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Illumina Reports Financial Results for First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025

Key Takeaways

Illumina reported first quarter 2025 Core Illumina revenue of $1.04 billion, a 1% decrease year-over-year. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.82 and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.97. The company updated its full-year 2025 financial guidance, reflecting anticipated impacts from geopolitical developments and tariffs, particularly affecting the Greater China region.

Core Illumina revenue for Q1 2025 was $1.04 billion, a 1% decrease compared to Q1 2024.

GAAP diluted EPS for Q1 2025 was $0.82, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.97.

GAAP operating margin was 15.8% and non-GAAP operating margin was 20.4% for the first quarter of 2025.

Free cash flow for Q1 2025 was $208 million, and the company held $1.11 billion in cash and cash equivalents.

Total Revenue
$1.04B
Previous year: $1.08B
-3.3%
EPS
$0.97
Previous year: $0.09
+977.8%
GAAP Gross Margin
65.6%
Previous year: 65.7%
-0.2%
Non-GAAP Gross Margin
67.4%
Previous year: 67.1%
+0.4%
GAAP Operating Margin
15.8%
Previous year: 11%
+43.6%
Gross Profit
$683M
Previous year: $667M
+2.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.11B
Previous year: $1.12B
-0.2%
Free Cash Flow
$208M
Previous year: $41M
+407.3%
Total Assets
$6.18B
Previous year: $10B
-38.4%

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Forward Guidance

For fiscal year 2025, Illumina expects Core Illumina revenue to decline between 1% and 3% on a constant currency basis. Non-GAAP operating margin is anticipated to be approximately 21.5% - 22.0%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS is projected in the range of $4.20 - $4.30, reflecting the impact of tariffs and changes in the Greater China region.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue outside of the Greater China region expected to grow between 0% and 2% in 2025 on a constant currency basis.
  • Guidance includes the estimated benefit from pricing actions.
  • Instituted an incremental $100 million cost reduction program.
  • Intends to repurchase incremental shares as part of remaining authorization.

Challenges Ahead

  • Core Illumina revenue expected to decline between (1%) and (3%) on a constant currency basis year over year, down from previous low single digit growth expectation.
  • Reported revenue from the Greater China region expected to be $165 - $185 million in 2025.
  • $85 million in tariff related costs expected in fiscal year 2025.
  • Tariff-related costs are an approximate 125 bps reduction in fiscal year 2025 operating margin.
  • Non-GAAP operating margin expected to be approximately 21.5% - 22.0%, down from approximately 23% previously.
  • Non-GAAP diluted EPS expected in the range of $4.20 - $4.30, a reduction from previous guidance of approximately $4.50.

Revenue & Expenses

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