Corning is a provider of glass, ceramics, and optical fiber across six distinct end markets. Corning's largest segments by revenue are display glass for TVs and optical fiber for telecom networks and data centers. It also provides cover glass for smartphones as well as filters and substrates and glass for cars, produces pharmaceutical glass, and produces polysilicon for solar panels. Corning is a US producer and is vertically integrated across its products and markets.
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Corning Incorporated, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Corning Incorporated (GLW) has returned 66.37% so far this year and 290.91% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, GLW has achieved an annualized return of 21.68%, outperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
GLW
1M8.64%
6M75.86%
YTD66.37%
1Y290.91%
5Y27.03%
10Y21.68%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Corning Incorporated (GLW) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026
16.13%
45.65%
-11.39%
7.19%
2025
9.60%
-1.76%
-9.29%
-2.46%
11.01%
6.93%
20.59%
8.11%
22.43%
9.35%
-6.09%
5.05%
2024
7.62%
-0.34%
2.07%
1.34%
11.49%
4.27%
2.75%
4.03%
9.24%
5.54%
2.16%
-2.80%
2023
7.69%
-1.65%
3.98%
-5.44%
-7.25%
13.51%
-2.95%
-3.19%
-8.11%
-11.60%
6.74%
7.52%
2022
12.41%
-4.20%
-8.02%
-5.58%
1.79%
-12.45%
17.18%
-5.53%
-15.02%
9.50%
4.82%
-6.99%
2021
-0.50%
5.75%
11.91%
0.75%
-2.22%
-6.71%
2.10%
-5.03%
-8.73%
-3.29%
4.24%
-1.56%
2020
-8.97%
-11.10%
-14.56%
12.76%
6.00%
13.85%
18.96%
4.44%
0.37%
-2.38%
15.78%
-4.74%
2019
12.40%
4.22%
-5.54%
-4.70%
-9.88%
15.30%
-9.37%
-8.36%
4.01%
3.24%
-2.48%
0.21%
2018
-3.40%
-6.31%
-4.52%
-2.74%
1.04%
0.84%
21.76%
1.42%
5.59%
-9.87%
-7.92%
2017
8.57%
5.02%
-3.09%
6.58%
0.59%
2.77%
-3.67%
-1.71%
3.82%
4.58%
2.66%
-1.23%
2016
-9.72%
11.47%
-1.01%
9.24%
1.98%
4.32%
-3.73%
5.30%
1.00%
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Corning Incorporated (GLW) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of GLW compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Corning Incorporated volatility is 4.94%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses. Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Liabilities And Equity (USD)
30.98B
27.74B
28.50B
29.50B
30.15B
30.78B
28.90B
27.51B
27.49B
27.90B
28.55B
30.06B
28.48B
29.38B
27.85B
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)
11.81B
10.69B
11.55B
12.01B
12.33B
13.26B
12.91B
13.79B
15.70B
17.89B
18.79B
21.58B
21.16B
21.49B
21.08B
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)
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The Motley Fool•Adria Cimino
AI Insight
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AI Insight
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President Trump is reportedly unveiling Project Vault, a $12 billion critical minerals stockpile initiative combining $10 billion in Ex-Im Bank loans and $1.67 billion in private capital. The program aims to reduce U.S. dependence on Chinese rare earth minerals and protect tech firms, automakers, and manufacturers from supply disruptions. Major companies including Apple, General Motors, Google, Boeing, and Corning have signed up to participate in the raw material handling effort.
Benzinga•Namrata Sen
AI Insight
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