GLW
Corning Inc.
$209.83
▲ 7.6%Updated Today 7:15 PM ET
▲ Up 286.1% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$167.76B
P/E
93.23x
Forward P/E (est.)
66.6x
ROE
15.7%
Revenue Growth
20.1%
EPS Growth
300.1%
Profit Margin
11.1%
FCF Yield
1.3%
Debt / Equity
0.71x
ROIC
12.0%
Interest Coverage
—
Current Ratio
1.61x
Dividend Yield
0.6%
Implied Growth (rev. DCF)
8.1%
Rating Score
51/100
Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what GLW's chart says today, with each tool explained.
Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. GLW trades near $209.83, above its 50-day average ($179.20) and 200-day average ($120.57). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.
Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 55 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.
MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently negative — short-term momentum is fading.
Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. GLW's is $14.72 (~7.0% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.
Support & resistance. Over the last month GLW found buyers near $166.00 (support) and sellers near $208.57 (resistance); its 52-week range is $49.97–$211.79. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.
Volume. The latest session traded 1.8× the 20-day average — heavier than usual, which adds conviction to the move. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.
Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.
Corning Inc. (GLW) is a large-cap company in the Electronic Components industry, part of the Information Technology sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $167.76B.
In its latest reported year it generated about $15.63B in revenue and $1.60B in net profit.
Our model rates GLW Neutral (51/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.
4Y CAGR
2.6%
Revenue moved from $14.08B in 2021 to $15.63B in 2025, a 2.6% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a strong 20.1% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.
Gross Margin
36.0%
Operating Margin
14.6%
Net Margin
10.2%
ROE
15.7%
Corning Inc. keeps about 11.1% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 36.0% gross margin and 14.6% operating margin. Return on equity is 15.7% and return on invested capital about 12.0%. Margins are moderate — typical of a competitive but profitable business.
Total Debt
$3.46B
Net Debt
$1.70B
Net Debt / EBITDA
0.75x
Debt / Equity
0.71x
Leverage: debt-to-equity is 0.7x, with a current ratio of 1.6x. That is a moderate, manageable debt load for most businesses. It carries roughly $3.46B of total debt against $1.75B of cash.
Operating CF
$2.69B
Free Cash Flow
$1.41B
FCF Margin
9.0%
In the latest year Corning Inc. produced about $2.69B of operating cash flow and $1.41B of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 1.3% on today's price. Cash flow is what ultimately pays shareholders, so it is worth tracking over time.
P/E
93.23x
P/S
9.83x
P/B
6.99x
EV / EBITDA
—
GLW trades at 93.2x trailing earnings (about 66.6x on estimated forward earnings), 9.8x sales, and 7.0x book value. Reverse-engineering today's price implies the market expects roughly 8.1% long-term free-cash-flow growth. That is a rich multiple that prices in a lot of future growth.
Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.
Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.
How GLW stacks up against its Information Technology peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.
In the Information Technology sector (72 S&P 500 companies), GLW ranks #52 of 72 by our overall rating. It trades at a premium versus the sector on earnings (93.2x P/E vs. 35.6x median) with a lower return on equity (15.7% vs. 25.6%) and faster revenue growth (20.1% vs. 17.4%).
P/E vs sector
93.2x
median 35.6x
ROE vs sector
15.7%
median 25.6%
Growth vs sector
20.1%
median 17.4%
Sector rank
#52
of 72 by rating
Valuation vs. quality map
The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.
Peers are the closest Information Technology companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 72 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.
Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.
2030 price target (Base Case)
$253.05 – $420.24
vs. $209.83 today · expected CAGR 4% – 15%
| Metric | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $18.75B | $22.51B | $27.01B | $32.41B | $38.89B |
| Net income | $1.88B | $2.25B | $2.70B | $3.24B | $3.89B |
| EPS | $2.18 | $2.62 | $3.14 | $3.77 | $4.52 |
| Share price (low) | $122.03 | $146.44 | $175.73 | $210.87 | $253.05 |
| Share price (high) | $202.66 | $243.20 | $291.84 | $350.20 | $420.24 |
| CAGR (low–high) | -42% / -3% | -16% / 8% | -6% / 12% | 0% / 14% | 4% / 15% |
Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.
The case for GLW:
- Revenue is growing 20.1% a year, a sign of real demand.
- Strong return on equity (15.7%) shows capital is put to work well.
The case against GLW:
- A rich 93.2x earnings multiple prices in a lot of growth.
- Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Valuation risk — at 93.2x earnings, disappointing results could compress the multiple.
Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.
On balance, the picture is mixed: Corning Inc. is a large-cap information technology business still growing nicely, with modest profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 93.2x earnings, which our model scores Neutral (51/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.
Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.
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