Illumina, Inc. vs Southwest Airlines Co — how do they compare? Illumina, Inc. trades at $193.06 (market cap $29.12B), while Southwest Airlines Co trades at $45.21 (market cap $22.27B). The key difference: Illumina, Inc. is the larger of the two by market cap, and Southwest Airlines Co pays a 1.58% dividend while Illumina, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ILMN | LUV | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $29.12B | $22.27B |
Sector | Health | Industrials |
52-Week High | $205.10 | $54.80 |
52-Week Low | $91.00 | $29.67 |
Enterprise Value | $30.48B | $25.37B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.58% |
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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 →Southwest Airlines is the largest domestic carrier in the United States, as measured by the number of originating passengers boarded. Southwest operates over 700 aircraft in an all-Boeing 737 fleet. Despite expanding into longer routes and business travel, the airline still specializes in short-haul leisure flights, using a point-to-point network. Southwest operates a low-cost carrier business model.
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