Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.16
Corning Incorporated (GLW) Dividend History
Income profile from 1982 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.6%
Payout Ratio
62.6%
Watch
Dividend Streak
1 years
GLW Dividend Income Check
Safety
62.6% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.2% and trend is rising.
GLW Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.6%
Trailing DPS$1.16
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout62.6%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout66.5%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR1.2%
5Y CAGR4.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield0.7%
1Y Total Return309.2%
5Y Total Return308.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$40,83810Y ago$104,42820Y ago$69,643
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
GLW Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
GLW Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Corning Incorporated distributes 62.6% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 66.5%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
GLW has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.2% and 5-year CAGR of 4.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GLW returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.6% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 0.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 308.4%, with dividends contributing 11.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $104,428 today.
GLW Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.48
Avg/Payment$0.2740
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026Latest | $0.2800 | — | 70.76% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.2800 | — | 74.48% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.2800 | — | 1.36% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.2800 | — | 1.67% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.2800 | — | 2.26% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.2800 | — | 2.23% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.2800 | — | 2.41% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.2800 | — | 2.68% | Sep 27, 2024 |
GLW Dividend vs Peers
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#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.6%
#3 of 5
Safety
Watch
62.6% payout
Streak
1Y
4.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.7%
#4 of 5
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COHRGLW Annual Dividend History (1982–2026)
45 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.56 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2025 | $1.12 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.85 | 60.5% | 1.65x | 3.2% |
| 2024 | $1.12 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.58 | 193.1% | 0.52x | 3.2% |
| 2023 | $1.12 | 3.7% | 4 | $0.68 | 164.7% | 0.61x | 3.2% |
| 2022 | $1.08 | 12.5% | 4 | $1.54 | 70.1% | 1.43x | 3.1% |
| 2021 | $0.96 | 9.1% | 4 | $1.28 | 75.0% | 1.33x | 2.7% |
| 2020 | $0.88 | 10.0% | 4 | $0.54 | 163.0% | 0.61x | 2.5% |
| 2019 | $0.80 | 11.1% | 4 | $1.07 | 74.8% | 1.34x | 2.3% |
| 2018 | $0.72 | 16.1% | 4 | $1.13 | 63.7% | 1.57x | 2.1% |
| 2017 | $0.62 | 14.8% | 4 | $-0.66 | — | — | 1.8% |
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Start ComparisonGLW — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GLW stock.
How much dividend does GLW pay per share?
Corning Incorporated (GLW) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.16 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is GLW's next ex-dividend date?
GLW's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GLW typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is GLW's dividend safe?
GLW's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +62.6% and FCF payout ratio of +66.5%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has GLW increased its dividend?
GLW has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.9%.
How often does GLW pay dividends?
Corning Incorporated pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.16 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 44+ years from 1982 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GLW grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GLW five years ago would be worth approximately $40,838 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GLW's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GLW's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.