Corning Incorporated (GLW) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
GLW price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
OvervaluedGLW is trading at more than a 25% premium to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $156.68
- Sector
- Technology
- 12-month range
- $78.03–$255.69
- Market cap
- $135B
- From 52-week high
- -38.7%
- Shares outstanding
- 861M
- Rank in Technology by discount to fair value
- #149 of 181
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Corning Incorporated is a materials science company that manufactures specialty glass, ceramics, and related products for industries including telecommunications, display technology, environmental systems, and life sciences. The company operates manufacturing facilities and research operations across multiple continents, serving customers worldwide through its various business divisions.
GLW currently ranks #149 of 181 Technology stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Overvalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $135B
- P/E (trailing)
- 55x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $17B
- Net margin
- 11.2%
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.87
- Gross margin
- 36.1%
- Debt / equity
- 0.75
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 14.0%
- Shares outstanding
- 861M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- B
- Margin trend
- Expanding
- 52-week position
- The lower-middle quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 39 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $154.43
- 200-day average
- $153.64
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price above both averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $1.12 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 0.71%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 0 (no streak on complete calendar years)
- Next ex-dividend date
- 2026-11-13
- Last payment date
- 2026-09-29
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-10-27 (pre-market)
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 8 beat, 0 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+2.6%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+1.4%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+1.4%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+1.5%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+5.3%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+5.9%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+1.8%)
2024-09 ▲ beat (+3.8%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 13 buy · 5 hold · 0 sell (18 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $188
- Target vs last price
- +20.0%
What our data shows for GLW
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for GLW, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $78.03–$255.69.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 39.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for GLW
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent GLW news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for GLW is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Corning: The Right AI Builder, Just Not A Buy Yet (NYSE:GLW) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-18)
TickrTrends take: Corning trades at a valuation that TickrTrends considers overvalued despite the company's positioning in artificial intelligence infrastructure, which typically commands premium multiples in the technology sector. For investors focused on valuation metrics, the disconnect between GLW's AI relevance and its current price suggests monitoring for either a correction in the stock price or substantial earnings growth that could justify current levels. The overvalued assessment indicates that the market may be pricing in favorable AI outcomes before they materialize into financial results. - Corning: Not Worth The AI Risk (NYSE:GLW) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-17)
TickrTrends take: Corning's technology sector valuation is already considered overvalued according to TickrTrends, suggesting limited margin for disappointment if the company fails to capitalize on artificial intelligence opportunities. An investor focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether Corning can demonstrate concrete revenue contributions from AI-related products and services to justify its current price levels. Given the overvalued assessment, any delays or setbacks in AI execution could create additional downside pressure beyond typical sector corrections. - Jim Cramer Backs Corning’s (GLW) Fiber Story After Its Major Stock Decline (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-05)
TickrTrends take: GLW has experienced a notable stock decline, yet Jim Cramer has expressed support for the company's fiber business fundamentals. Given TickrTrends' current assessment that GLW is overvalued within the Technology sector, investors focused on valuation should monitor whether the recent price movement brings the stock closer to levels supported by underlying business metrics rather than relying solely on analyst commentary. The disconnect between positive sentiment about the fiber business and the overvalued designation suggests tracking how the company's financial performance evolves relative to its current market price.
More GLW news
- Corning Incorporated (GLW) Is Benefitting from Accelerating Data Centre Buildout (insidermonkey.com, 2026-09-25)
- Corning: The AI Fiber Demand Makes The Premium Worth Paying (NYSE:GLW) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-09-23)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is GLW stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), GLW is trading at more than a 25% premium to estimated fair value and screens as overvalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is GLW's TickrTrends verdict?
GLW's current verdict is Overvalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does GLW compare to other Technology stocks?
GLW ranks #149 of 181 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is GLW overbought or oversold?
GLW's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does GLW pay a dividend?
Yes. GLW paid $1.12 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 0.71% yield on TickrTrends' last price. The next ex-dividend date on file is 2026-11-13.
When does GLW report earnings next?
GLW's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-10-27 (pre-market), per the published earnings calendar.
Does GLW usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters GLW beat the consensus estimate 8 times and missed 0 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about GLW?
Of 18 analysts covering GLW, 13 rate it a buy, 5 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $188 (+20.0% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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