Howmet Aerospace Inc vs Illumina, Inc. — how do they compare? Howmet Aerospace Inc trades at $279 (market cap $108.82B), while Illumina, Inc. trades at $192.8 (market cap $27.94B). The key difference: Howmet Aerospace Inc is far larger — about 3.9× Illumina, Inc.'s market cap, and Howmet Aerospace Inc pays a 0.18% dividend while Illumina, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HWM | ILMN | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $108.82B | $27.94B |
Sector | Industrials | Health |
52-Week High | $283.23 | $194.33 |
52-Week Low | $171.00 | $91.00 |
Enterprise Value | $111.07B | $29.33B |
Dividend Yield | 0.18% | — |
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Howmet Aerospace provides advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. It specializes in jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, and forged aluminum wheels.
Read more on HWM →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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