Corning, Inc. (GLW)


February 19, 2025

GLW: 10-K Further Highlights Operating Leverage Potential

By Steven Fox

We reiterate our Outperform on the shares of Corning (GLW; $52.89) after our review of its recently filed 10-K, which highlighted to us a range of conservatism in our model. Importantly, this includes profit and…

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January 29, 2025

GLW: Robust Optical Momentum Continues

By Steven Fox

We reiterate our Outperform and $60 target on the shares of Corning (GLW; $49.80) after the company delivered a solid Q4 “beat and raise” while advertising that its risk adjusted “Springboard Framework” goals for 2026E…

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January 29, 2025

GLW: First Look at Q4 Results and Outlook

By Steven Fox

Corning (GLW; $51.23; O/P) reported Q4 “core” EPS of $0.57, which was modestly ahead of our consensus matching $0.56 on better-than-expected core sales ($3,874mm vs. our $3,755mm and the Street’s $3,764mm). Recall, GLW’s Q4 outlook…

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January 24, 2025

GLW: Positioned Well for a Good Q4 Print

By Steven Fox

We reiterate our Outperform on the shares of Corning (GLW; $53.98; O/P) ahead of the company’s Q4 results and outlook, which are scheduled for Wednesday (1/29 before market). We assume GLW produces some moderate upside…

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January 9, 2025

GLW: Some Positive AutoGrade Glass News from CES

By Steven Fox

Earlier this week, Garmin (GRMN; $211.39; NR) introduced its next-generation auto infotainment system, the Unified Cabin 2025, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, which includes a new ultra-wide front display that uses…

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November 26, 2024

GLW: Moving To a Quick Cover Glass Resolution with the EC?

By Steven Fox

Corning (GLW; $48.00; O/P) seems to be moving quickly to address recently raised concerns from the European Commission (EC) around the company’s position in the cover glass market. Recall, the EC announced earlier this month…

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November 11, 2024

GLW: Secures More CHIPS Act Funding

By Steven Fox

Last Friday (11/8), the U.S. Department of Commerce announced it signed a preliminary memorandum of terms with Corning (GLW; $48.90; O/P) to provide up to $32mm in direct funding under the U.S. CHIPS and Science…

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November 6, 2024

GLW: Some News Flow to Consider

By Steven Fox

We think yesterday’s Q3 results and guidance from Lumen Technologies (LUMN; $8.87; NR) highlighted the Optical Technologies sales and profits tailwinds (30%+ of 2024E sales and nearly 40% of profits) that Corning (GLW; $48.30; O/P)…

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October 29, 2024

GLW: Optical Momentum Continues to Lead the Way

By Steven Fox

We reiterate our Outperform and raise our target from $53 to $60 on the shares of Corning (GLW; $49.03) after the company produced healthy “core” Q3 EPS leverage it sees continuing into Q4E, led by…

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October 29, 2024

GLW: First Look at Q3 Results and Outlook

By Steven Fox

Corning (GLW; $46.84; O/P) reported Q3 “core” EPS of $0.54, which was in line with our $0.54 and a penny ahead of the Street’s $0.53 on somewhat better than expected core sales ($3,733mm vs. our…

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October 21, 2024

GLW: Hemlock Awarded CHIPS Act Funding

By Steven Fox

This morning, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms with Corning’s (GLW; $47.08; O/P) Hemlock Semiconductor business (9% of 2024E sales) to provide up to $325mm in…

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October 21, 2024

GLW: Raise Price Target Ahead of Q3 Print

By Steven Fox

The shares of Corning (GLW; $46.62; O/P) have rebounded 23% since early-August, exceeding prior highs of May 2021 to levels last seen in 2000, which of course “raises the bar” for the stock into its…

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October 1, 2024

GLW: Some New Product News to Consider

By Steven Fox

Recent news flow out of Corning (GLW; $44.67; O/P) provides further support for the idea that the company is well positioned to continue to re-purpose its glass manufacturing assets towards the production of newer and…

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September 20, 2024

GLW: Getting at the Heart of the Springboard Matter

By Steven Fox

We reiterate our Outperform on the shares of Corning (GLW; $44.43) after visiting its largest optical fiber manufacturing facility yesterday (9/19) in Concord, NC. During our visit we heard presentations from and had offline discussions…

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August 15, 2024

GLW: Meeting Highlights Springboard Leverage

By Steven Fox

We reiterate our Outperform and $50 target on the shares of Corning (GLW; $40.26) after hosting a virtual investor meeting with Ann Nicholson, Vice President of Investor Relations, on Wednesday (8/14). Most importantly for us,…

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