Corning Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
Corning's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -2.7%, while the Electronic industry saw earnings growing at 4.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 1.7% per year. Corning's return on equity is 15.9%, and it has net margins of 11.1%.
Key information
-2.66%
Earnings growth rate
-4.16%
EPS growth rate
| Electronic Industry Growth | 15.34% |
| Revenue growth rate | 1.70% |
| Return on equity | 15.91% |
| Net Margin | 11.09% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 06
Corning: Partnership With Nvidia May Lead To A Re-Rating To The Upside, Keep Riding
Summary Corning Incorporated secured a transformative, multi-year partnership with Nvidia to expand US-based optical connectivity for next-gen AI infrastructure, driving a major AI re-rating. GLW will build three new plants, create 3,000+ jobs, and shift further into high-margin optical comms, now comprising 44% of revenues and improving margins. Nvidia received warrants for up to 18M GLW shares, potentially injecting $3.2B in cash if exercised, further aligning both companies’ AI growth trajectories. Despite a 51x forward P/E and a tripled share price, I expect earnings power to rise as AI-related revenues grow, supporting a long runway for GLW. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 02
GLW: AI Data Center Fiber Contracts Will Drive Long Term Optical Upside
The analyst fair value estimate for Corning has moved from $171.00 to $190.00, as analysts factor in recent price target increases from multiple firms tied to higher modeled revenue growth, updated long term optical demand assumptions, and a higher future P/E multiple despite slightly lower profit margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Corning has been active, with several bullish analysts revisiting their models and adjusting price targets.
New Narrative • Apr 25
Corning Incorporated (GLW): AI Data Center Expansion and Meta Partnership Signal a Stretched Premium Valuation
Corning Incorporated (GLW) , a global leader in materials science and the primary architect of the world’s optical fiber networks, enters the weekend of Saturday, April 25, 2026 , in a state of historic euphoria. The company is set to release its Q1 2026 earnings report on Tuesday, April 28, before the market opens.
Narrative Update • Apr 18
GLW: AI Fiber Deal Enthusiasm Will Outrun Realistic Data Center Demand
Analyst fair value for Corning has shifted from about $129.64 to $139.21 as recent Street research, including multiple price target increases and updated AI related optical demand assumptions, has led analysts to adjust revenue growth expectations, profit margin outlooks, and future P/E assumptions, while modestly lifting the discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Corning reflects an active debate, with many firms lifting price targets and growth assumptions around AI driven optical demand, while a few higher profile downgrades signal concern about execution risk and valuation stretch.Narrative Update • Apr 03
GLW: AI Fiber Deal Euphoria Will Exceed Realistic Execution Prospects
Analysts have raised the fair value estimate for Corning to about $130 from roughly $114, citing updated models that incorporate stronger assumptions for optical and scale-out revenue, slightly higher profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple supported by a wave of recent price target increases across major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Corning clusters around a few clear themes, with most attention on the scale out and optical opportunities, while a smaller group of firms remains more cautious on execution and valuation.Narrative Update • Mar 19
GLW: AI Data Center Fiber Deals Will Drive Long Term Scale Out
Corning's analyst fair value estimate has been revised to $171 from $84, as analysts factor in higher projected revenue growth, stronger profit margins, and a richer future P/E, supported by Street research highlighting expanding optical and AI data center opportunities and larger long term scale out revenue estimates. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Corning is skewed toward upbeat revisions, with a wave of higher price targets and constructive commentary on long term growth drivers in optical and AI data center markets.
Narrative Update • Mar 05
GLW: AI Fiber Deal Euphoria Will Likely Limit Future Returns
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Corning has been raised to $127. According to analysts, this change is supported by updated models and a larger potential optical and chemicals market tied to growing AI data center investment and new network technologies.Narrative Update • Feb 18
GLW: AI Fiber Deal And Margin Reliance May Cap Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their blended price target for Corning to about $91, reflecting Street research that points to slightly lower assumed revenue growth, higher expected profit margins, and a richer future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Corning has been active, with several firms adjusting their price targets and refining their views on the setup for earnings, margins, and valuation.Analysis Article • Feb 06
Corning Incorporated's (NYSE:GLW) P/E Is Still On The Mark Following 26% Share Price Bounce
Corning Incorporated ( NYSE:GLW ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 26% gain in the last month alone...Narrative Update • Feb 04
GLW: AI Data Center Fiber Deal And Execution Risks Will Shape Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their price target framework for Corning, with the updated fair value estimate moving by about $21. This change is supported by slightly lower assumed discount rates, modestly adjusted revenue growth expectations, higher projected profit margins, and a marginally lower future P/E, in line with a broad wave of recent target hikes across Wall Street research.Narrative Update • Jan 21
GLW: Optical And Solar Execution Risks May Delay AI Fiber Payoff
Analysts at several firms have raised their Corning price targets by $7 to $25, citing stronger end-demand expectations in Optical and Solar, incremental Polysilicon and Fiber revenue contributions, and constructive views on connector exposure into 2026 as key reasons for their higher fair value assessments. Analyst Commentary Recent research has centered on how Corning is executing across Optical, Solar, Display, Specialty Materials, and Hemlock, and what that might mean for the share price over the next couple of years.Narrative Update • Jan 06
GLW: Optical And Solar Execution Risks May Undermine AI Fiber Hopes
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Corning higher from US$69.53 to US$71.59, reflecting recent price target increases that cite stronger contributions from Display, Specialty Materials, polysilicon related revenue and data center focused fiber demand, even as Optical remains a key focus for the current P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on Corning clusters around a similar theme, with higher price targets tied to specific business drivers and a close watch on how those drivers affect the current P/E multiple.Analysis Article • Jan 01
Corning Incorporated's (NYSE:GLW) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 25% Below Its Share Price
Key Insights Corning's estimated fair value is US$65.96 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...Narrative Update • Dec 15
GLW: AI Fiber Demand May Prove Insufficient To Justify Elevated Expectations
Analysts have raised their price targets for Corning, lifting our fair value estimate from about $50 to roughly $70 per share. This follows a series of target hikes that cited stronger than expected performance in Display and Specialty Materials, along with growing conviction in long term Optical, fiber, and polysilicon driven growth tied to data center and AI demand.Narrative Update • Nov 30
GLW: Data Center Buildouts And Fiber Demand Will Support Robust Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target for Corning from $92.75 to $93.31. They cite continued improvements in revenue growth, profit margin, and robust demand in the Optical and Specialty Materials segments as key drivers for the upward revision.Narrative Update • Nov 16
GLW: Display and Connectivity Demand Will Drive Strong Performance Through 2027
Corning's analyst price target has seen a significant increase, with most estimates now ranging from $82 to $100 as analysts anticipate sustained revenue growth driven by strength in the Display, Specialty Materials, and Optical segments. This growth is further supported by ongoing expansion in Polysilicon and Fiber.Narrative Update • Nov 02
GLW: Optical And Solar Demand Will Drive Earnings While Risks Remain
Corning's analyst price target has risen significantly from $77.75 to $92.75, as analysts cite stronger profit margins, improving revenue growth, and optimism about expanding opportunities in key business segments. Analyst Commentary Analyst sentiment around Corning has grown increasingly positive, with several firms raising their price targets and citing both recent execution and promising future growth drivers.Analysis Article • Oct 29
Corning (NYSE:GLW) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.28
Corning Incorporated ( NYSE:GLW ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.28 per share on the 12th of December...Narrative Update • Oct 18
Optical Communications And Solar Sectors Will Open New Markets
Corning's analyst fair value estimate has been raised from $76.17 to $77.75. Analysts cite improving margins, increased demand for connectivity driven by artificial intelligence, and resilient end markets as justification for the upward revision.Analysis Article • Oct 12
Corning (NYSE:GLW) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.28
The board of Corning Incorporated ( NYSE:GLW ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 12th of December, with...Narrative Update • Oct 04
Optical Communications And Solar Sectors Will Open New Markets
Corning’s analyst price target has increased from approximately $71.42 to $76.17 per share, as analysts cited robust demand for AI-related connectivity, stronger profit margins, and improving growth prospects across end markets. Analyst Commentary Analysts have recently updated their outlooks on Corning, largely in response to strong market demand and developments in key technology segments.Narrative Update • Sep 19
Optical Communications And Solar Sectors Will Open New Markets
Corning’s consensus price target rose to $71.42 as analysts point to robust Q3 guidance, ongoing AI-driven fiber demand, capital spending catalysts, and margin strength as key growth drivers supporting higher valuation. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite strong Q3 guidance, with revenue growth of 13% year-over-year and EPS growth of 21% year-over-year, as supporting further upside to estimates.Analysis Article • Sep 06
Corning (NYSE:GLW) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...Narrative Update • Sep 03
Optical Communications And Solar Sectors Will Open New Markets
Analysts have raised Corning’s price target to $69.83 on strong Q3 guidance driven by robust AI infrastructure demand, expanding margins, and increased U.S. solar project exposure, despite elevated sector valuations. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite Corning's strong Q3 guidance, highlighting projected revenue growth of 13% year-over-year and EPS growth of 21% year-over-year, signaling robust operational momentum.Analysis Article • Aug 09
Corning Incorporated's (NYSE:GLW) 25% Jump Shows Its Popularity With Investors
Corning Incorporated ( NYSE:GLW ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 25% gain in the last month alone...Analysis Article • Aug 03
Corning (NYSE:GLW) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.28
Corning Incorporated ( NYSE:GLW ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.28 per share on the 29th of...Analysis Article • Jul 13
Corning (NYSE:GLW) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.28
Corning Incorporated ( NYSE:GLW ) will pay a dividend of $0.28 on the 29th of September. Based on this payment, the...Analysis Article • Jul 11
Corning (NYSE:GLW) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Jun 29
Corning (NYSE:GLW) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.28
Corning Incorporated ( NYSE:GLW ) will pay a dividend of $0.28 on the 29th of September. This makes the dividend yield...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Corning makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Mar 26 | 16,321 | 1,810 | 2,193 | 1,118 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 15,629 | 1,596 | 2,080 | 1,110 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 14,915 | 1,366 | 2,091 | 1,101 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 14,206 | 819 | 1,950 | 1,115 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 13,595 | 454 | 1,919 | 1,101 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 13,118 | 506 | 1,902 | 1,089 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 12,611 | 156 | 1,905 | 1,103 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 12,393 | 437 | 1,881 | 1,079 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 12,385 | 614 | 1,855 | 1,080 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 12,588 | 581 | 1,825 | 1,076 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 13,000 | 585 | 1,769 | 1,052 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 13,315 | 629 | 1,752 | 1,060 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 13,687 | 911 | 1,796 | 1,037 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 14,189 | 1,316 | 1,835 | 1,047 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 14,459 | 1,839 | 1,781 | 1,045 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 14,586 | 2,002 | 1,804 | 1,018 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 14,472 | 1,085 | 1,765 | 1,020 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 14,082 | 1,079 | 1,727 | 994 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 13,756 | 819 | 1,719 | 943 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 13,142 | 851 | 1,709 | 905 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 12,202 | 1,109 | 1,627 | 881 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 11,303 | 414 | 1,601 | 907 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 10,770 | 194 | 1,602 | 943 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 10,703 | 104 | 1,514 | 969 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 11,082 | 267 | 1,581 | 1,000 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 11,503 | 862 | 1,649 | 1,001 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 11,721 | 1,122 | 1,646 | 1,002 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 11,795 | 1,410 | 1,717 | 1,007 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 11,602 | 2,056 | 1,690 | 1,001 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 11,290 | 968 | 1,873 | 987 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 10,892 | -736 | 1,595 | 969 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 10,491 | -971 | 1,529 | 940 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 10,241 | -1,270 | 1,508 | 903 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 10,116 | -595 | 1,473 | 864 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 9,955 | 2,389 | 1,620 | 796 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 9,855 | 2,283 | 1,543 | 768 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 9,718 | 4,051 | 1,594 | 754 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 9,390 | 3,597 | 1,518 | 736 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 9,145 | 2,249 | 1,574 | 777 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 8,910 | 2,177 | 1,597 | 771 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 8,893 | 466 | 1,497 | 770 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 9,111 | 1,241 | 1,497 | 769 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 9,284 | 2,006 | 1,270 | 771 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 9,552 | 2,807 | 1,298 | 789 |
Quality Earnings: GLW has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: GLW's current net profit margins (11.1%) are higher than last year (3.3%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: GLW's earnings have declined by 2.7% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: GLW's earnings growth over the past year (298.7%) exceeds its 5-year average (-2.7% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: GLW earnings growth over the past year (298.7%) exceeded the Electronic industry 12.5%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: GLW's Return on Equity (15.9%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/11 21:07 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Corning Incorporated is covered by 35 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| James Kelleher | Argus Research Company |
| Amir Rozwadowski | Barclays |
| Timothy Long | Barclays |