Illumina, Inc. vs Tidewater Inc — how do they compare? Illumina, Inc. trades at $192.7 (market cap $27.94B), while Tidewater Inc trades at $78.18 (market cap $3.75B). The key difference: Illumina, Inc. is far larger — about 7.5× Tidewater Inc's market cap, and Illumina, Inc. is trading nearer its 52-week high, Tidewater Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ILMN | TDW | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $27.94B | $3.75B |
Sector | Health | Utilities |
52-Week High | $194.33 | $91.12 |
52-Week Low | $91.00 | $47.29 |
Enterprise Value | $29.33B | $3.85B |
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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 →Tidewater is the leading global provider of offshore support vessels (OSVs) to the energy industry. With the world's largest fleet of platform supply vessels (PSVs) and anchor handling tugs (AHTS), it provides critical logistics and marine support for offshore oil, gas, and renewable energy projects. Following a period of massive strategic consolidation, Tidewater is now focused on maximizing day rates and free cash flow in a supply-constrained market, positioning itself as a primary beneficiary of the multi-year offshore upcycle.
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