Illumina, Inc. vs Kraft Heinz Co — how do they compare? Illumina, Inc. trades at $184.68 (market cap $27.94B), while Kraft Heinz Co trades at $25.9 (market cap $30.66B). The key difference: Illumina, Inc. and Kraft Heinz Co are close in size by market cap, and Kraft Heinz Co pays a 6.19% dividend while Illumina, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ILMN | KHC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $27.94B | $30.66B |
Sector | Health | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $194.33 | $28.94 |
52-Week Low | $91.00 | $21.21 |
Enterprise Value | $29.33B | $47.71B |
Dividend Yield | — | 6.19% |
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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.
Read more on ILMN →In July 2015, Kraft merged with Heinz to create the third-largest food and beverage manufacturer in North America behind PepsiCo and Nestle and the fifth-largest player in the world. Beyond its namesake brands, the combined firm's portfolio includes Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, and Philadelphia. Outside North America, the firm's global reach includes a distribution network in Europe and emerging markets that drive around one fifth of its consolidated sales base, as its products are sold in more than 190 countries and territories.
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