Illumina, Inc. vs Wheaton Precious Metals Corp — how do they compare? Illumina, Inc. trades at $193.06 (market cap $29.12B), while Wheaton Precious Metals Corp trades at $136.03 (market cap $60.94B). The key difference: Wheaton Precious Metals Corp is far larger — about 2.1× Illumina, Inc.'s market cap, and Wheaton Precious Metals Corp pays a 0.58% dividend while Illumina, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ILMN | WPM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $29.12B | $60.94B |
Sector | Health | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $205.10 | $165.72 |
52-Week Low | $91.00 | $91.02 |
Enterprise Value | $30.48B | $62.82B |
Dividend Yield | — | 0.58% |
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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 →Wheaton Precious Metals Corp is a precious metal streaming company. The company has entered into over 20 long-term purchase agreements with 17 different mining companies, for the purchase of precious metals and cobalt. It has streaming agreements covering approximately 19 operating mines and 9 development stage projects. The company's projects include Vale's Salobo mine and silver streams on Glencore's Antamina mine and Goldcorp's Penasquito mine.
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