Illumina, Inc. vs IAC/Interactivecorp — how do they compare? Illumina, Inc. trades at $184.68 (market cap $27.94B), while IAC/Interactivecorp trades at $44.87 (market cap $3.32B). The key difference: Illumina, Inc. is far larger — about 8.4× IAC/Interactivecorp's market cap. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ILMN | PPLI | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $27.94B | $3.32B |
Sector | Health | Media |
52-Week High | $194.33 | $47.62 |
52-Week Low | $91.00 | $31.52 |
Enterprise Value | $29.33B | $3.63B |
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PPLI trades at $44.71, up 0.4% today, with a bullish technical signal from moving averages and oversold short-term RSI. Recent quarters show earnings misses, but revenue stabilized near $2.4B in 2025. The stock trades below book value (P/B 0.73) and carries a consensus price target of $55.40. News highlights potential MGM acquisition talks and Q2 2026 earnings call scheduled for August 4th.
Outlook is mixed: strong analyst buy ratings (64%) and undervaluation signals support upside, but persistent net losses and volatile cash flows pose risks. Investors should weigh the discount to NAV against execution challenges in achieving profitability.
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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 →IAC Inc is an Internet media company with segments that include Angi (47% of total revenue), Dotdash (10%), search (24%), and emerging and other (19%). The firm spun off the narrow-moat dating app provider Match Group in second-quarter 2020 and the no-moat video software provider Vimeo in second-quarter 2021.
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