AFLAC Incorporated vs Illumina, Inc. — how do they compare? AFLAC Incorporated trades at $121.06 (market cap $61.13B), while Illumina, Inc. trades at $193.06 (market cap $28.96B). The key difference: AFLAC Incorporated is far larger — about 2.1× Illumina, Inc.'s market cap, and AFLAC Incorporated pays a 2% dividend while Illumina, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AFL | ILMN | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $61.13B | $28.96B |
Sector | Financials | Health |
52-Week High | $129.55 | $205.10 |
52-Week Low | $103.55 | $91.00 |
Enterprise Value | $71.08B | $30.32B |
Dividend Yield | 2% | — |
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Aflac Inc offers supplemental health insurance and life insurance in the two largest insurance markets in the world, the U.S. and Japan. In addition to its cancer policies, the company has broadened its product offerings to include accidents, disability, and long-term-care insurance. It markets its products through independent distributors, selling most of its policies directly to consumers at their places of work.
Read more on AFL →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 (less than 10% of sales) that enable lower-cost, focused genetic screening with primarily consumer and agricultural applications.
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