Illumina, Inc. vs SkyWest Inc — how do they compare? Illumina, Inc. trades at $193.06 (market cap $29.12B), while SkyWest Inc trades at $108.98 (market cap $4.19B). The key difference: Illumina, Inc. is far larger — about 6.9× SkyWest Inc's market cap, and Illumina, Inc. is trading nearer its 52-week high, SkyWest Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ILMN | SKYW | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $29.12B | $4.19B |
Sector | Health | Technology |
52-Week High | $205.10 | $123.72 |
52-Week Low | $91.00 | $78.40 |
Enterprise Value | $30.48B | $5.97B |
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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 →SkyWest, Inc. is a major North American regional airline company, operating primarily through its subsidiary, SkyWest Airlines. The company provides regional airline service to various large airlines under contract, including United Airlines (as United Express), Delta Air Lines (as Delta Connection), American Airlines (as American Eagle), and Alaska Airlines (as Alaska SkyWest). SKYW's primary business is providing essential flight services, connecting smaller cities to major airline hubs across the United States.
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