Illumina, Inc. vs Vital Farms Inc — how do they compare? Illumina, Inc. trades at $193.3 (market cap $29.12B), while Vital Farms Inc trades at $11.57 (market cap $496.50M). The key difference: Illumina, Inc. is far larger — about 58.7× Vital Farms Inc's market cap, and Illumina, Inc. is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vital Farms Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ILMN | VITL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $29.12B | $496.50M |
Sector | Health | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $205.10 | $52.41 |
52-Week Low | $91.00 | $8.28 |
Enterprise Value | $30.48B | $583.51M |
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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 →Vital Farms is a leading provider of ethically produced, pasture-raised eggs and butter in the United States. Operating as a Public Benefit Corporation, it manages a network of over 650 family farms to deliver high-welfare food products. It leverages a scalable 'asset-light' partnership model that prioritizes transparency and animal welfare to meet the growing consumer demand for clean-label and sustainable food sources.
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