Illumina, Inc. vs Union Pacific Corporation — how do they compare? Illumina, Inc. trades at $192.7 (market cap $27.94B), while Union Pacific Corporation trades at $295.5 (market cap $175.89B). The key difference: Union Pacific Corporation is far larger — about 6.3× Illumina, Inc.'s market cap, and Union Pacific Corporation pays a 1.86% dividend while Illumina, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ILMN | UNP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $27.94B | $175.89B |
Sector | Health | Industrials |
52-Week High | $194.33 | $301.75 |
52-Week Low | $91.00 | $214.91 |
Enterprise Value | $29.33B | $206.36B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.86% |
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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 →Omaha, Nebraska-based Union Pacific is the largest public railroad in North America. Operating on more than 30,000 miles of track in the western two thirds of the U.S., UP generated roughly $22 billion of revenue in 2021 by hauling coal, industrial products, intermodal containers, agriculture goods, chemicals, and automotive goods. UP owns about one fourth of Mexican railroad Ferromex and derives about 10% of its revenue hauling freight to and from Mexico.
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