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Corning (GLW)


Market Price (6/20/2026): $194.91 | Market Cap: $167.0 BilInvestor Relations Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Electronic Components

Corning (GLW)


Market Price (6/20/2026): $194.91
Market Cap: $167.0 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Electronic Components

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18%, CFO LTM is 2.9 Bil

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, Advanced Materials, Biotechnology & Genomics, Precision Medicine, Show more.

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 62x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 57x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 92x

Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 123%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 290%

Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 114%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.5%

Key risks
GLW key risks include [1] an over-reliance on its Display Technologies segment for profitability, Show more.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18%, CFO LTM is 2.9 Bil
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, Advanced Materials, Biotechnology & Genomics, Precision Medicine, Show more.
2 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 62x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 57x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 92x
3 Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 123%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 290%
4 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 114%
5 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.5%
6 Key risks
GLW key risks include [1] an over-reliance on its Display Technologies segment for profitability, Show more.

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 6/18/2026

Corning (GLW) stock has gained about 30% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Corning reported exceptional financial results for fiscal Q1 2026, driven by robust demand for its AI-related products.

The company announced on April 28, 2026, that core sales for fiscal Q1 2026 grew 18% year-over-year to $4.35 billion, surpassing analyst expectations. Core Earnings Per Share (EPS) saw a 30% increase to $0.70 compared to Q1 2025, reaching the high end of guidance and beating consensus estimates. This strong performance was significantly propelled by its Optical Communications segment, which experienced a 36% year-over-year sales growth due to strong demand for generative AI products and the ramp-up of new solar products.

2. Corning secured multiple multi-billion-dollar, long-term agreements with major hyperscale customers for AI infrastructure.

The company solidified its position as a critical supplier for the artificial intelligence (AI) buildout through significant partnerships. This included a multiyear agreement with Meta Platforms, valued at up to $6 billion, announced earlier in 2026, to accelerate the development of advanced data centers in the United States. In April 2026, Corning also announced a multiyear commercial and technology partnership with NVIDIA to expand U.S. manufacturing of advanced optical connectivity solutions for next-generation AI infrastructure, a deal worth up to $3.2 billion. Most recently, in June 2026, Corning revealed a multibillion-dollar, multidecade agreement with Amazon to expand U.S. fiber optic production for AI-focused data centers. These agreements highlight strong future demand and Corning's integral role in powering the AI revolution.

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Updated on 6/18/2026

Corning (GLW) stock has gained about 30% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Corning reported exceptional financial results for fiscal Q1 2026, driven by robust demand for its AI-related products.

The company announced on April 28, 2026, that core sales for fiscal Q1 2026 grew 18% year-over-year to $4.35 billion, surpassing analyst expectations. Core Earnings Per Share (EPS) saw a 30% increase to $0.70 compared to Q1 2025, reaching the high end of guidance and beating consensus estimates. This strong performance was significantly propelled by its Optical Communications segment, which experienced a 36% year-over-year sales growth due to strong demand for generative AI products and the ramp-up of new solar products.

2. Corning secured multiple multi-billion-dollar, long-term agreements with major hyperscale customers for AI infrastructure.

The company solidified its position as a critical supplier for the artificial intelligence (AI) buildout through significant partnerships. This included a multiyear agreement with Meta Platforms, valued at up to $6 billion, announced earlier in 2026, to accelerate the development of advanced data centers in the United States. In April 2026, Corning also announced a multiyear commercial and technology partnership with NVIDIA to expand U.S. manufacturing of advanced optical connectivity solutions for next-generation AI infrastructure, a deal worth up to $3.2 billion. Most recently, in June 2026, Corning revealed a multibillion-dollar, multidecade agreement with Amazon to expand U.S. fiber optic production for AI-focused data centers. These agreements highlight strong future demand and Corning's integral role in powering the AI revolution.

3. Positive analyst sentiment and increased price targets reflected strong confidence in Corning's strategic focus on AI and its "Springboard" growth plan.

During this period, numerous financial analysts issued "Buy" or "Moderate Buy" ratings for Corning and raised their price targets, signaling optimism about the company's future performance. For example, UBS raised its price target for GLW to $228.00 on June 5, 2026. This positive outlook was reinforced by Corning's plans to upgrade and extend its "Springboard" growth initiative through 2030, projecting annualized sales run rates of $20 billion by the end of fiscal 2026, $30 billion by the end of fiscal 2028, and $40 billion by the end of fiscal 2030. The company also introduced a new Photonics Market-Access Platform specifically designed to serve generative AI OEM customers.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 29.8% change in GLW stock from 2/28/2026 to 6/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 14.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820266192026Change
Stock Price ($)150.15194.9229.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)15,62916,3214.4%
Net Income Margin (%)10.2%11.1%8.6%
P/E Multiple80.492.314.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)855857-0.2%
Cumulative Contribution29.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 6/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GLW29.8% 
Market (SPY)9.2%58.6%
Sector (XLK)38.1%64.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 132.3% change in GLW stock from 11/30/2025 to 6/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 75.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)113020256192026Change
Stock Price ($)83.91194.92132.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)14,91516,3219.4%
Net Income Margin (%)9.2%11.1%21.1%
P/E Multiple52.692.375.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)856857-0.1%
Cumulative Contribution132.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 6/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GLW132.3% 
Market (SPY)9.9%53.6%
Sector (XLK)34.1%59.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 297.4% change in GLW stock from 5/31/2025 to 6/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 232.1% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)53120256192026Change
Stock Price ($)49.05194.92297.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)13,59516,32120.1%
Net Income Margin (%)3.3%11.1%232.1%
P/E Multiple92.492.3-0.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)855857-0.2%
Cumulative Contribution297.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2025 to 6/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GLW297.4% 
Market (SPY)28.1%51.0%
Sector (XLK)66.8%58.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 578.1% change in GLW stock from 5/31/2023 to 6/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 246.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120236192026Change
Stock Price ($)28.74194.92578.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)13,68716,32119.2%
Net Income Margin (%)6.7%11.1%66.6%
P/E Multiple26.692.3246.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)844857-1.5%
Cumulative Contribution578.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2023 to 6/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GLW578.1% 
Market (SPY)85.7%50.0%
Sector (XLK)137.9%53.7%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
GLW Return6%-12%-1%61%88%101%461%
Peers Return38%-10%7%29%40%16%178%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%8%98%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
GLW Win Rate50%42%42%92%67%67% 
Peers Win Rate72%38%55%62%60%47% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
GLW Max Drawdown-23%-31%-26%-18%-28%-23% 
Peers Max Drawdown-17%-28%-25%-18%-29%-30% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: TMO, DHR, BDC, APH, GLW. See GLW Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 6/18/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventGLWS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-25.4%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.0%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven87 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-17.0%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven20.4%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven50 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-21.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.8%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven129 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-13.4%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven15.5%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven31 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-20.2%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.3%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven103 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-36.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven56.1%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven78 days140 days

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In The Past

Corning's stock fell -25.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 34.0% gain to breakeven.

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EventGLWS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-25.4%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.0%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven87 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-21.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.8%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven129 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-20.2%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.3%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven103 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-36.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven56.1%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven78 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-21.3%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven653 days105 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-22.3%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.6%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven209 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-30.4%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.8%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven751 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-23.3%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.4%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven232 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-67.6%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven208.5%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven2038 days1085 days

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In The Past

Corning's stock fell -25.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 34.0% gain to breakeven.

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About Corning (GLW)

Corning Incorporated (GLW) is a global leader in materials science, specializing in glass, ceramics, and optical physics. The company develops and manufactures a wide range of highly specialized products that are critical components in various high-tech industries. Essentially, Corning provides foundational materials and solutions that enable advanced technologies in display, communications, automotive, life sciences, and consumer electronics.

Its main product offerings span across five segments. In Display Technologies, Corning is a primary supplier of glass substrates for LCD and OLED screens used in televisions, computers, and mobile devices. Its Optical Communications segment provides the optical fiber, cables, and hardware essential for telecommunications networks, serving businesses, governments, and individuals.

Through Specialty Materials, Corning produces advanced glass and ceramic formulations for diverse applications, including mobile consumer electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, and defense. Corning's Environmental Technologies segment develops ceramic substrates and filters for emissions control in gasoline and diesel vehicles, contributing to cleaner air. Lastly, its Life Sciences business supplies a comprehensive portfolio of laboratory products, including plastic vessels, cell culture media, and general labware under well-known brands like Pyrex and Falcon, catering to research, healthcare, and biotech laboratories worldwide.

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Here are 1-2 analogies for Corning (GLW):

  • Corning is like 3M for advanced glass and high-tech materials, providing critical components across diverse industries from consumer electronics to environmental technologies.
  • Think of Corning as the Intel or Qualcomm of specialized glass and fiber optics, manufacturing essential, foundational components that enable modern screens and internet infrastructure.

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  • Display Glass Substrates: Glass substrates for liquid crystal displays and organic light-emitting diodes used in various electronic devices.
  • Optical Fibers and Cables: Optical fibers and cables, along with related hardware and equipment, for communication networks.
  • Ceramic Substrates and Filters: Ceramic substrates and filter products used for emissions control in mobile, gasoline, and diesel applications.
  • Specialty Glass and Materials: Specialized material formulations for glass, glass ceramics, crystals, ultra-thin glass wafers, and precision optical instruments.
  • Laboratory Products: A range of laboratory products including consumables like plastic vessels, cell culture media, and general labware and equipment.

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Corning Incorporated (GLW) primarily sells its products to other companies across various industries. Based on the company description, its major customers include:

  • Electronics Manufacturers: Companies that produce televisions, notebook computers, desktop monitors, tablets, and handheld devices, which utilize Corning's display glass and specialty materials (e.g., Gorilla Glass). Examples include:
    • Apple Inc. (AAPL)
    • LG Display Co., Ltd. (LPL)
    • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KRX: 005930)
  • Automotive Manufacturers: Companies in the mobile, gasoline, and diesel applications sector that use Corning's ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control. Examples include:
    • Ford Motor Company (F)
    • General Motors Company (GM)
  • Telecommunication Companies and Data Centers: Providers of optical networks and infrastructure that purchase Corning's optical fibers, cables, and hardware. Examples include:
    • AT&T Inc. (T)
    • Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
    • Cloud service providers like Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) for AWS and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) for Azure.
  • Life Sciences Research and Pharmaceutical Companies: Institutions and companies that use Corning's laboratory products, including plastic vessels, liquid handling plastics, and cell culture media. These are typically large institutional customers, rather than individuals.

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Wendell P. Weeks, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & President

Wendell P. Weeks has served as Corning's Chief Executive Officer since April 2005, Chairman of the Board since April 2007, and President since October 2025. He joined Corning in 1983 and has been a member of the company's board of directors since December 2000. As CEO, he has focused on creating new growth drivers and building a bigger, stronger, and more agile company. Weeks has overseen acquisitions in Optical Communications, Life Sciences, and Display Technologies and played an instrumental role in innovations such as Corning® Gorilla® Glass. He holds 47 U.S. patents. Weeks serves on the board of directors at Amazon.com, Inc.

Edward Schlesinger, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Edward Schlesinger serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He is responsible for the company's financial performance and strategy. Schlesinger has been involved in delivering double-digit core sales growth and significant improvements in core EPS and adjusted free cash flow for Corning. He has been noted for insider stock sales in late 2024 and early 2026.

Avery H. (Hal) Nelson III, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Avery H. (Hal) Nelson III was appointed Executive Vice President, effective May 2025, and will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer in mid-2025 upon the retirement of Eric S. Musser. Nelson joined Corning in 1991 and has been instrumental in managing the Automotive, Life Sciences, and Solar businesses.

John Z. Zhang, Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Development Officer

John Z. Zhang was named Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Development Officer in May 2025. In this expanded role, Zhang is responsible for developing Corning's growth strategy, including partnerships and business-portfolio decisions. He also has end-to-end responsibility for the Display, Mobile Consumer Electronics (MCE), and Life Sciences Market-Access Platforms (MAPs), and drives Corning's growth across Asia.

Lewis A. Steverson, Vice Chairman, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Administrative Officer

Lewis A. Steverson holds the titles of Vice Chairman, Executive Vice President, and Chief Legal and Administrative Officer. He provides strategic advice to the Board and CEO, while overseeing Legal and Government Affairs functions for Corning.

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The key risks to Corning's business (GLW) are primarily linked to its segment concentration, exposure to global economic and geopolitical volatility, and the constant need for innovation in highly competitive markets.

  1. Dependence on Display Technologies Segment: Corning's Display Technologies segment has historically been a significant contributor to the company's profitability, accounting for a disproportionate share of its profits despite being a smaller portion of overall sales. This reliance makes Corning vulnerable to downturns, intense competition, pricing pressures, and over-capacity within the display market. Furthermore, a high concentration of sales within this segment to a few customers adds to the risk. While other segments like Optical Communications have seen growth, a sustained negative impact on Display Technologies could significantly affect Corning's overall financial performance.
  2. Macroeconomic, Geopolitical, and Supply Chain Disruptions: Corning operates globally and is susceptible to broad economic uncertainties, including inflation, rising interest rates, and geopolitical tensions, which can impact consumer and business spending across its diverse markets. The company also faces risks related to the availability and cost of raw materials, labor, and logistics, which can disrupt its supply chain and affect profitability. Health crises and other unforeseen events can also lead to operational disruptions.
  3. Intense Competition and the Need for Continuous Innovation: Corning operates in highly competitive markets across all its business segments, facing challenges from existing competitors, low-cost manufacturers, and new entrants. The company's success relies heavily on its ability to anticipate market needs, innovate, develop new products (such as Gorilla Glass for various applications), and protect its intellectual property. Failure to innovate effectively or to compete on price and technology could negatively impact its market position and financial results.

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The global shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) represents a clear emerging threat to Corning's Environmental Technologies segment. As EV adoption accelerates, the demand for ceramic substrates and filter products used in gasoline and diesel vehicle emissions control will likely decline, as EVs do not produce tailpipe emissions and therefore do not require these components.

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Corning (GLW) Addressable Market Sizes for Main Products and Services

Corning Incorporated (GLW) operates across diverse industries, with significant addressable markets for its key products and services globally.

Display Technologies

  • LCD Glass Substrates: The global LCD glass substrate market is projected to be valued at approximately USD 30.9 billion in 2026 and is expected to reach USD 45.2 billion by 2033.
  • OLED Display Glass: The global OLED display glass market was valued at approximately USD 3.804 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to about USD 8 billion by 2035.

Optical Communications

  • Optical Fibers and Cables: The global fiber optical cable market was valued at approximately USD 84.15 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 115.79 billion by 2030.

Specialty Materials

  • Mobile Device Cover Glass (e.g., Gorilla Glass): The global cover glass market attained a value of approximately USD 46.58 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach nearly USD 65.71 billion by 2035.
  • Optics for Semiconductor Equipment: The global semiconductor manufacturing equipment market, which encompasses the market for semiconductor equipment optics, was valued at approximately USD 132.84 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 338.16 billion by 2034.

Environmental Technologies

  • Ceramic Substrates for Automotive Emissions Control: The global ceramic substrates in the automotive market is estimated at approximately USD 11.25 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 23.45 billion by 2032.
  • Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF): The global diesel particulate filter market was valued at approximately USD 15 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 31.9 billion by 2032.

Life Sciences

  • Laboratory Consumables: The global laboratory consumables market was valued at approximately USD 38.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 57.6 billion by 2030.
  • Cell Culture Media: The global cell culture media market was valued at approximately USD 7.68 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase to about USD 21.91 billion by 2035.

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Corning (GLW) is positioned for future revenue growth over the next two to three years, driven by several strategic initiatives and market trends across its diverse segments. Here are the key expected drivers of Corning's future revenue growth: * Accelerated Growth in Optical Communications, Fueled by AI and Data Centers: Corning anticipates substantial revenue growth from its Optical Communications segment, primarily driven by the surging demand for high-speed fiber optic solutions in AI data center buildouts and the continued expansion of 5G infrastructure. The company's innovations, such as new Generative AI (Gen AI) fiber and cable systems, enable higher data density and efficient connectivity for hyperscaler networks. Corning has secured significant multiyear agreements, including one with Meta worth up to $6 billion, to support data center infrastructure development. * Increased Adoption of Specialty Materials in Consumer Electronics: The Specialty Materials segment is expected to grow through the ongoing innovation and widespread adoption of its advanced cover materials, such as Gorilla Glass. This includes new generations like Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3, which offers enhanced durability for premium and foldable smartphones. Strategic partnerships with major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) like Apple, Samsung, and Motorola, along with the integration of these materials in a broader range of consumer electronic devices (wearables, tablets, cameras), are key contributors to this growth. * Expansion of the Solar Market-Access Platform: Corning's recently launched Solar Market-Access Platform is projected to be a significant new revenue stream. The company expects this platform to grow from approximately $1 billion in 2024 to $2.5 billion by 2028, largely driven by its efforts to establish a domestic solar supply chain and the commercialization of new U.S.-made wafer products. This initiative aligns with broader trends toward renewable energy and energy independence. * Recovery and "More Corning" Content in Display Technologies: Despite previous market softness, Corning's Display Technologies segment is expected to benefit from market normalization in handheld and IT markets. The company has successfully implemented price increases to maintain profitability in a challenging currency environment. Furthermore, the "More Corning" approach, which involves increasing the content of Corning's glass in display applications, along with potential future innovations like bendable glass, are anticipated to contribute to revenue growth. * Life Sciences Segment Recovery and New Product Introductions: The Life Sciences segment is showing signs of recovery as customers in North America and Europe complete inventory drawdowns. This segment, which provides laboratory products, cell culture solutions, and specialty surfaces, is poised for growth as demand normalizes. Additionally, the introduction of innovative products, such as Corning Valor Glass for advanced pharmaceutical packaging, represents a long-term driver for this business by offering enhanced drug storage and delivery solutions.

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Share Repurchases

  • As of March 31, 2024, approximately $3.3 billion remained available under a $5 billion share repurchase authorization approved in July 2019.
  • Corning repurchased $163 million in shares in 2025 and $165 million in 2024.
  • Share buybacks resumed in the second quarter of 2024 and are expected to continue, contributing to a nearly 50% reduction in outstanding shares over the last decade.

Share Issuance

  • Corning's shares outstanding increased slightly by 0.23% to 0.871 billion in 2025 from 2024.
  • Shares outstanding also saw a 1.16% increase to 0.869 billion in 2024 from 2023.
  • In 2023, shares outstanding were 0.859 billion, a 0.23% increase from 2022.

Inbound Investments

  • Corning secured a multi-year agreement with Meta, valued at up to $6 billion, to support Meta's technologies and AI ambitions using Corning's optical fiber, cable, and connectivity solutions. This agreement also aims to strengthen domestic supply chains.
  • The company maintains a $2.5 billion commitment from Apple for cover glass.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for 2025 were approximately $1.7 billion.
  • In 2024, capital expenditures were $965 million.
  • Expected capital expenditures for 2026 are approximately $1.7 billion, with a primary focus on investing for organic growth opportunities and strengthening growth vectors, particularly in Optical Communications, including the construction of new factories.

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Financials

GLWTMODHRBDCAPHMedian
NameCorning Thermo F.Danaher Belden Amphenol  
Mkt Price194.92464.61177.17123.26163.96177.17
Mkt Cap167.0172.8125.44.8201.5167.0
Rev LTM16,32145,19624,7782,78725,90424,778
Op Inc LTM2,4738,2074,7603216,8524,760
FCF LTM1,5006,7485,2911804,6324,632
FCF 3Y Avg1,1547,0115,2472093,0263,026
CFO LTM2,9068,2876,4393295,7315,731
CFO 3Y Avg2,3508,4516,5483473,7693,769

Growth & Margins

GLWTMODHRBDCAPHMedian
NameCorning Thermo F.Danaher Belden Amphenol  
Rev Chg LTM20.1%5.4%4.0%9.3%54.4%9.3%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg6.8%1.1%-0.1%2.2%28.9%2.2%
Rev Chg Q20.0%6.2%3.7%11.4%58.4%11.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM4.4%1.4%0.9%2.6%12.2%2.6%
Op Inc Chg LTM86.5%4.7%-1.3%12.2%86.8%12.2%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg38.6%3.7%-10.7%-0.7%42.0%3.7%
Op Mgn LTM15.2%18.2%19.2%11.5%26.5%18.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg10.6%17.9%20.2%11.4%23.1%17.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.6%-0.0%0.1%-0.1%0.6%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM17.8%18.3%26.0%11.8%22.1%18.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg16.6%19.4%27.2%13.5%20.0%19.4%
FCF/Rev LTM9.2%14.9%21.4%6.5%17.9%14.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg8.1%16.1%21.8%8.2%16.2%16.1%

Valuation

GLWTMODHRBDCAPHMedian
NameCorning Thermo F.Danaher Belden Amphenol  
Mkt Cap167.0172.8125.44.8201.5167.0
P/S10.23.85.11.77.85.1
P/Op Inc67.521.126.314.929.426.3
P/EBIT62.219.427.315.129.727.3
P/E92.325.234.020.245.134.0
P/CFO57.520.919.514.635.220.9
Total Yield1.7%4.0%2.9%5.0%2.7%2.9%
Dividend Yield0.6%0.0%0.0%0.1%0.5%0.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg2.4%3.6%3.4%5.2%3.0%3.4%
D/E0.10.20.10.30.10.1
Net D/E0.00.20.10.20.10.1

Returns

GLWTMODHRBDCAPHMedian
NameCorning Thermo F.Danaher Belden Amphenol  
1M Rtn8.0%2.9%3.5%16.9%33.2%8.0%
3M Rtn56.7%-2.0%-6.4%9.7%29.6%9.7%
6M Rtn122.6%-18.0%-20.9%4.7%21.4%4.7%
12M Rtn290.3%18.8%-8.3%12.8%76.3%18.8%
3Y Rtn498.7%-11.1%-14.3%30.7%313.9%30.7%
1M Excs Rtn9.0%1.9%4.1%18.9%35.6%9.0%
3M Excs Rtn33.2%-14.6%-20.1%-5.6%12.2%-5.6%
6M Excs Rtn116.4%-28.6%-31.2%-8.0%16.9%-8.0%
12M Excs Rtn265.0%-5.9%-34.2%-12.0%52.2%-5.9%
3Y Excs Rtn461.7%-82.4%-87.7%-42.4%244.5%-42.4%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Optical Communications6,2744,6574,0125,0234,349
Display3,6973,8723,5323,3063,700
Specialty Materials2,2112,0181,8652,0022,008
Automotive1,7941,6651,7661,5841,586
Hemlock and Emerging Growth Businesses1,4601,2781,4461,6621,243
Life Sciences9729799591,2281,234
Impairment of upfront fees to a customer0-42   
Impact of constant-currency reporting-779-1,309-992-616-38
Total15,62913,11812,58814,18914,082


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20052003200220011999
Display679    
Technologies -98-145  
Telecommunications -158-1,838-9316
Advanced Materials   1922
Information Display   4468
Total679-256-1,983-30106


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Optical Communications1,048612478661553
Display9931,006842769960
Specialty Materials367260202340371
Automotive278358386292269
Life Sciences616350153194
Hemlock and Emerging Growth Businesses-26-551539-51
Total2,7212,2441,9732,2542,296


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Other non-current assets6,703 6,2436,3156,363
Display6,6856,5967,8998,1048,672
Optical Communications4,0293,5063,2413,2953,183
Hemlock and Emerging Growth Businesses3,4091,8692,3072,1362,024
Current assets3,060 2,5222,8233,163
Specialty Materials2,5512,4892,4762,4192,328
Automotive2,3952,3661,8732,0612,150
Property, plant and equipment, net1,139 1,0381,3851,426
Life Sciences795800782862791
Investments210 1199954
Total30,97617,62628,50029,49930,154


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$194.92 
Market Cap ($ Bil)167.0 
First Trading Date12/31/1981 
Distance from 52W High-6.3% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$179.01$120.23
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA8.9%62.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility83.0%57.9%
Downside Capture399.45197.19
Upside Capture367.37303.90
Correlation (SPY)58.9%51.3%
GLW Betas & Captures as of 5/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta4.883.923.002.722.181.28
Up Beta4.003.542.672.452.181.06
Down Beta2.393.392.451.652.061.25
Up Capture468%374%404%737%671%597%
Bmk +ve Days13283667141432
Stock +ve Days12253572148418
Down Capture736%589%297%205%142%106%
Bmk -ve Days7132757109318
Stock -ve Days8162852101330

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GLW
GLW292.5%57.7%2.58-
Sector ETF (XLK)59.9%23.1%1.9658.0%
Equity (SPY)26.5%12.4%1.6151.1%
Gold (GLD)24.2%27.5%0.7726.7%
Commodities (DBC)19.8%18.8%0.83-4.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)11.0%13.7%0.5215.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-40.0%42.5%-1.0822.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GLW
GLW38.8%36.2%0.98-
Sector ETF (XLK)22.9%25.3%0.8055.5%
Equity (SPY)13.5%17.1%0.6254.7%
Gold (GLD)17.1%18.3%0.7616.3%
Commodities (DBC)7.5%19.4%0.2911.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.9%18.9%0.0034.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)11.0%54.2%0.4020.3%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GLW
GLW28.2%34.1%0.82-
Sector ETF (XLK)25.4%24.7%0.9362.4%
Equity (SPY)15.3%18.0%0.7365.4%
Gold (GLD)12.3%16.1%0.638.3%
Commodities (DBC)5.9%18.0%0.2619.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.3%20.7%0.2245.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)60.0%66.8%1.0014.3%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date5292026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity21.4 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 51520260.6%
Average Daily Volume12.6 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.7 days
Basic Shares Quantity857.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.5%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/3/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/28/2026-8.9%-4.8%13.6%
1/28/2026-5.0%2.8%37.0%
10/28/2025-3.3%-2.1%-6.9%
7/29/202511.9%14.6%21.6%
4/29/20250.8%3.0%12.1%
1/29/2025-2.8%1.6%-4.4%
10/29/20244.7%0.4%3.1%
7/8/202412.0%18.7%-1.8%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101415
# Negative14109
Median Positive4.9%2.9%7.4%
Median Negative-3.3%-2.5%-4.4%
Max Positive12.0%19.5%37.0%
Max Negative-8.9%-5.6%-8.6%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/28/2026-8.9%-4.8%13.6%
1/28/2026-5.0%2.8%37.0%
10/28/2025-3.3%-2.1%-6.9%
7/29/202511.9%14.6%21.6%
4/29/20250.8%3.0%12.1%
1/29/2025-2.8%1.6%-4.4%
10/29/20244.7%0.4%3.1%
7/8/202412.0%18.7%-1.8%
4/30/20245.0%5.2%11.9%
1/30/20246.9%2.8%3.9%
10/24/2023-0.3%-1.0%5.4%
7/25/20232.4%2.3%-3.7%
4/25/2023-2.3%-1.6%-8.6%
1/31/2023-4.9%-3.8%-4.9%
10/25/2022-1.9%-0.5%6.0%
7/26/20221.3%5.5%1.6%
4/26/20223.1%4.5%-3.3%
1/26/202211.2%19.5%14.8%
10/26/2021-5.3%-5.6%2.8%
7/27/2021-1.3%0.1%-1.4%
4/27/2021-3.4%-2.8%-4.9%
1/27/2021-5.2%-2.3%2.0%
10/27/2020-4.1%-5.2%10.2%
7/28/2020-1.3%0.9%7.4%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101415
# Negative14109
Median Positive4.9%2.9%7.4%
Median Negative-3.3%-2.5%-4.4%
Max Positive12.0%19.5%37.0%
Max Negative-8.9%-5.6%-8.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/01/202610-Q
12/31/202502/12/202610-K
09/30/202510/31/202510-Q
06/30/202508/01/202510-Q
03/31/202505/02/202510-Q
12/31/202402/13/202510-K
09/30/202411/01/202410-Q
06/30/202408/02/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/12/202410-K
09/30/202310/30/202310-Q
06/30/202307/27/202310-Q
03/31/202304/28/202310-Q
12/31/202202/13/202310-K
09/30/202210/27/202210-Q
06/30/202207/29/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/01/202610-Q
12/31/202502/12/202610-K
09/30/202510/31/202510-Q
06/30/202508/01/202510-Q
03/31/202505/02/202510-Q
12/31/202402/13/202510-K
09/30/202411/01/202410-Q
06/30/202408/02/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/12/202410-K
09/30/202310/30/202310-Q
06/30/202307/27/202310-Q
03/31/202304/28/202310-Q
12/31/202202/13/202310-K
09/30/202210/27/202210-Q
06/30/202207/29/202210-Q
03/31/202204/29/202210-Q
12/31/202102/14/202210-K
09/30/202110/29/202110-Q
06/30/202107/27/202110-Q
03/31/202104/30/202110-Q
12/31/202002/12/202110-K
09/30/202010/29/202010-Q
06/30/202007/30/202010-Q
03/31/202005/05/202010-Q
12/31/201902/18/202010-K
09/30/201910/30/201910-Q
06/30/201907/31/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 5/31/2026

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Revenue 4.60 Bil 8.2% Higher NewGuidance: 4.25 Bil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 EPS0.730.750.7710.3% Higher NewGuidance: 0.68 for Q1 2026

Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 1/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Core Sales4.20 Bil4.25 Bil4.30 Bil-2.3% LoweredGuidance: 4.35 Bil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Core EPS0.660.680.7-2.9% LoweredGuidance: 0.7 for Q4 2025
2028 Incremental Annualized Sales (Internal Plan) 11.00 Bil    
2026 Incremental Annualized Sales (Internal Plan) 6.50 Bil    
2026 Incremental Annualized Sales (High-Confidence Plan) 5.75 Bil    

Insider Activity

Updated 6/9/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Weeks, Wendell PChairman, CEO and PresidentDirectSell6092026186.46100,00018,646,070169,372,136Form
2Amin, JayminSVP and Chief Tech. OfficerDirectSell5262026192.1427,3955,263,63718,137,884Form
3Nelson, Avery H IiiExecutive Vice President & COODirectSell5182026195.9320,0003,918,60013,726,660Form
4Verkleeren, Ronald LSVP Emerging Innovations GroupDirectSell5142026207.7710,0002,077,70810,002,710Form
5Tillman, Michaune DSVP and General CounselDirectSell5122026207.023,260674,8702,106,173Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Weeks, Wendell PChairman, CEO and PresidentDirectSell6092026186.46100,00018,646,070169,372,136Form
2Amin, JayminSVP and Chief Tech. OfficerDirectSell5262026192.1427,3955,263,63718,137,884Form
3Nelson, Avery H IiiExecutive Vice President & COODirectSell5182026195.9320,0003,918,60013,726,660Form
4Verkleeren, Ronald LSVP Emerging Innovations GroupDirectSell5142026207.7710,0002,077,70810,002,710Form
5Tillman, Michaune DSVP and General CounselDirectSell5122026207.023,260674,8702,106,173Form
6Seetharam, SoumyaSenior Vice President & CDIODirectSell5122026206.2320,0004,124,6465,273,360Form
7Zhang, John ZExec. Vice President & CCDODirectSell5122026198.3410,0001,983,3831,019,062Form
8Steverson, Lewis AVice Chairman, EVP and CLAODirectSell5082026196.0627,7505,440,5935,519,408Form
9Gullo, Michelle LSenior Vice President & CHRODirectSell5082026189.035,3151,004,6897,114,295Form
10Becker, StefanSVP, Finance & Corp ControllerDirectSell5082026188.0821,0003,949,6801,366,025Form
11Zhang, John ZExec. Vice President & CCDODirectSell5062026184.6715,0002,769,9842,795,468Form
12Weeks, Wendell PChairman, CEO and PresidentDirectSell2272026155.37137,51421,365,839116,619,968Form
13Gullo, Michelle LSenior Vice President & CHRODirectSell2132026131.1158776,9624,720,014Form
14Gullo, Michelle LSenior Vice President & CHROHeld by SpouseSell2132026135.8344  Form
15Steverson, Lewis AVice Chairman, EVP and CLAODirectSell2112026130.2215,3662,000,956450,690Form
16Nelson, Avery H IiiExecutive Vice President & COODirectSell2112026129.796,262812,7227,965,121Form
17Kammerud, Jordana DarylSVPDirectSell2092026127.6730,0003,830,019353,894Form
18Musser, Eric S DirectSell2092026130.2515,0001,953,711641,599Form
19Fang, LiSVP, Corning Intl & NBD, SolarDirectSell2052026113.519,797  Form
20O'Day, Michael PaulSVP and GM, Optical Comm.DirectSell2022026110.525,051558,2323,306,179Form
21Musser, Eric S DirectSell2022026110.0025,0002,750,0802,191,924Form
22Gullo, Michelle LSenior Vice President & CHROHeld by SpouseSell1302026102.3944  Form
23Schlesinger, Edward AExec. Vice President and CFODirectSell1292026104.5521,1042,206,3265,726,997Form
24Verkleeren, Ronald LSVP Emerging Innovations GroupDirectSell1211202594.6921,0001,988,5803,266,953Form
25Seetharam, SoumyaSenior Vice President & CDIODirectSell1211202590.7816,5471,502,2031,521,177Form
26Steverson, Lewis AVice Chairman, EVP and CLAODirectSell1103202589.0523,1422,060,7651,565,031Form
27Schlesinger, Edward AExec. Vice President and CFODirectSell1103202591.2520,8931,906,4866,110,009Form
28Becker, StefanSVP, Finance & Corp ControllerDirectSell1030202591.2812,1001,104,535460,892Form
29Musser, Eric S DirectSell1030202590.17100,0009,017,3404,051,130Form
30Amin, JayminSVP and Chief Tech. OfficerDirectSell918202577.1817,7211,367,6986,847,520Form
31Musser, Eric SPresidentDirectSell904202570.2320,0001,404,62410,160,348Form
32Zhang, John ZExec. Vice President & CCDODirectSell812202565.531,212  Form
33Musser, Eric SPresidentDirectSell812202565.3118,8501,231,18410,755,388Form
34Weeks, Wendell PChairman and CEODirectSell808202565.1982,1035,351,93352,754,380Form
35Musser, Eric SPresidentDirectSell808202565.8820,0001,317,57610,746,809Form
36Schlesinger, Edward AExec. Vice President and CFODirectSell731202562.2814,082877,0134,877,442Form
37Steverson, Lewis AVice Chairman, EVP and CLAODirectSell731202562.2216,6461,035,7742,473,948Form
38O'Day, Michael PaulSVP and GM, Optical Comm.DirectSell731202562.3614,879927,9122,229,073Form
39Nelson, Avery H IiiExecutive Vice President & COODirectSell731202562.2636,2402,256,3574,036,911Form
40Verkleeren, Ronald LSVP Emerging Innovations GroupDirectSell612202550.5220,0001,010,4062,742,646Form
41Musser, Eric SPresident and COODirectSell610202551.1120,0001,022,2849,360,543Form
42Schlesinger, Edward AExec. Vice President and CFODirectSell604202549.854,464222,5344,606,114Form
43Seetharam, SoumyaSenior Vice President & CDIODirectSell602202550.016,505325,2851,250,135Form
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