Corning (GLW) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.6 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.57 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.47 per share a year ago.
Corning (NYSE:GLW) is set to report its earnings on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Analyzing data from the last five years, GLW stock has often shown negative one-day returns after earnings announcements, occurring in 60% of cases.
Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Corning (GLW) for the quarter ended June 2025 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.
GLW's Q2 results may reflect strong top-line growth from Optical and Specialty gains, despite softness in Displays.
Corning's Q1 results beat expectations, thanks to the Optical segment. Q2 guidance is only modestly above consensus. In our last update, the company traded at a 15x P/E. We believe caution is warranted due to potential margin pressures and elevated market expectations. Tariff headwinds and high valuations mean even small earnings misses could trigger sharp corrections. We believe Corning is priced in at this valuation.
Corning offers tech-like growth exposure via fiber optics, AI, and solar, but trades at a more reasonable valuation than mega-cap tech stocks. Recent results showed double-digit revenue growth, margin expansion, and surging demand in optical communications, driven by generative AI and data centers. Project Springboard targets multi-billion in incremental sales, leveraging strong secular trends in fiber, AI, and domestic solar demand for robust future growth.
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Corning's strong Q1 earnings, AI integration, and robust guidance position it well for future growth despite tech sector uncertainties. AI-driven demand, especially from data centers and partnerships like Broadcom and Apple, underpins Corning's long-term revenue potential. Valuation concerns and high dividend payout ratio present risks, but Corning's diversified business model and rising free cash flow provide resilience.
Corning (GLW) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Corning's Springboard plan is driving real shareholder value, leveraging AI trends and innovation to outpace the S&P 500. The company's core strengths are its unique, hard-to-replicate products, strong management, and a robust, diversified business model. Springboard is fueling revenue and margin growth, especially in optical communications, with most new capacity already sold through 2026.
Corning and Broadcom collaborate to revolutionize data center processing capacity with co-packaged optics.
Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW ) J.P. Morgan 53rd Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference May 14, 2025 9:20 AM ET Company Participants Wendell Weeks - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Ed Schlesinger - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Samik Chatterjee - J.P.