Corning Incorporated (GLW) Earnings History
Elite Compounder37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · 5-year EPS CAGR exceeds 18% — top-tier earnings quality
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Corning Incorporated (GLW) Earnings Overview
As of June 21, 2026, Corning Incorporated (GLW) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $1.81B, reflecting +219.0% year-over-year growth. The company earned $2.10 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 10.2%.
Looking at the long-term picture, GLW's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +27.9%, indicating exceptional earnings growth. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $5.26B in fiscal 2008.
Corning Incorporated maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 35.3%, operating margin of 14.9%, and net margin of 10.2%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including APH ($4.48B net income, 18.5% margin), TEL ($2.91B net income, 10.8% margin), EMR ($2.44B net income, 12.7% margin), GLW has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare GLW vs APH →
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GLW Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.60B | +215.4% | $2.33B | $1.85 | 10.2% | 14.9% |
| 2024 | $506M | -12.9% | $1.14B | $0.58 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| 2023 | $581M | -55.9% | $890M | $0.68 | 4.6% | 7.1% |
| 2022 | $1.32B | -31.0% | $1.44B | $1.54 | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | $1.91B | +272.3% | $2.11B | $1.28 | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| 2020 | $512M | -46.7% | $509M | $0.54 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| 2019 | $960M | -9.9% | $1.31B | $1.07 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
| 2018 | $1.07B | +314.5% | $1.57B | $1.13 | 9.4% | 14.0% |
| 2017 | -$497M | -113.5% | $1.63B | $-0.66 | -4.9% | 16.1% |
| 2016 | $3.69B | +176.0% | $1.42B | $3.23 | 39.4% | 15.2% |
| 2015 | $1.34B | -45.8% | $1.32B | $1.00 | 14.7% | 14.5% |
| 2014 | $2.47B | +26.1% | $1.93B | $1.73 | 25.4% | 19.9% |
| 2013 | $1.96B | +19.9% | $1.37B | $1.34 | 25.1% | 17.5% |
| 2012 | $1.64B | -41.9% | $1.18B | $1.15 | 20.4% | 14.7% |
| 2011 | $2.82B | -20.8% | $1.69B | $1.77 | 35.7% | 21.5% |
| 2010 | $3.56B | +77.2% | $1.80B | $2.25 | 53.6% | 27.2% |
| 2009 | $2.01B | -61.8% | $391M | $1.28 | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| 2008 | $5.26B | +144.5% | $1.52B | $3.32 | 88.4% | 25.6% |
| 2007 | $2.15B | +15.9% | $1.08B | $1.34 | 36.7% | 18.4% |
| 2006 | $1.85B | +217.1% | $846M | $1.16 | 35.9% | 16.4% |
| 2005 | $585M | +126.8% | $772M | $0.38 | 12.8% | 16.9% |
| 2004 | -$2.19B | -879.8% | $369M | $-1.61 | -56.7% | 9.6% |
| 2003 | -$223M | +82.9% | -$655M | $-0.22 | -7.2% | -21.2% |
| 2002 | -$1.30B | +76.3% | -$2.72B | $-1.39 | -41.2% | -86.0% |
| 2001 | -$5.50B | -1402.8% | -$6.05B | $-5.89 | -87.7% | -96.4% |
| 2000 | $422M | -18.2% | $410M | $0.49 | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 1999 | $516M | +22.5% | $737M | $0.59 | 12.0% | 17.2% |
| 1998 | $421M | -4.2% | $711M | $0.19 | 12.1% | 20.4% |
| 1997 | $440M | +150.5% | $683M | $0.21 | 10.8% | 16.7% |
| 1996 | $176M | +445.7% | $505M | $0.08 | 4.8% | 13.8% |
| 1995 | -$51M | -118.1% | $587M | $-0.07 | -1.0% | 11.0% |
| 1994 | $281M | +1950.7% | $661M | $0.44 | 5.9% | 13.9% |
| 1993 | -$15M | -20.6% | $461M | $-0.03 | -0.4% | 11.5% |
| 1992 | -$13M | -104.0% | $391M | $-0.02 | -0.3% | 10.5% |
| 1991 | $311M | +7.6% | $384M | $0.09 | 9.5% | 11.8% |
| 1990 | $289M | +11.4% | $309M | $0.09 | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 1989 | $259M | - | $183M | $0.08 | 10.6% | 7.5% |
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GLW — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GLW stock.
What is GLW earnings per share (EPS)?
GLW trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $2.10, reflecting +219.0% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +27.9%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Corning Incorporated's net income?
Corning Incorporated (GLW) trailing twelve-month net income is $1.8B as of 2025. Earnings grew +219.0% year-over-year. Corning Incorporated has been profitable for 8 consecutive years.
Is GLW profitable?
Yes, GLW is profitable with a TTM net income of $1.8B and a net profit margin of +10.2%. Corning Incorporated has generated profits for 8 consecutive years.
What is GLW's earnings growth rate?
GLW compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +219.0%, 3-Year: +6.3%, 5-Year: +27.9%, 10-Year: +6.3%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are GLW's profit margins?
Corning Incorporated net profit margin is +10.2%, operating margin is +14.9%, and gross margin is +35.3%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +13.7%.
Is GLW growing earnings?
Yes, GLW earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +219.0% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of +27.9%. TTM net income reached $1.8B. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was GLW's best earnings year?
Corning Incorporated's highest annual net income on record is $5.3B, achieved in fiscal year 2008. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were GLW's earnings last quarter?
GLW's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $371M with diluted EPS of $0.43. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.