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Corning Incorporated (GLW) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Technology · Electronic Components

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $176.88 — A.R:R is negative (-0.0) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=5.3).

Corning is a global materials science company producing specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics products across five segments: Optical Communications (fiber and cable), Display Technologies (LCD glass), Environmental Technologies (automotive substrates), Specialty... Read more

$176.88+16.2% A.UpsideScore 5.3/10#14 of 24 Electronic Components
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield0.40%
IncomeYield0.63%(5y avg 2.61%)Payout53.85%sustainable
Stop $166.05Target $207.55(resistance)A.R:R -0.0:1
Analyst target$197.67+11.8%15 analysts
$207.55our TP
$176.88price
$197.67mean
$149
$230

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $176.88 — A.R:R is negative (-0.0) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=5.3). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 61, MACD bullish. Score 5.3/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 70d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

Recent Developments — Corning Incorporated

Generated 2026-05-20T20:21:21Z.

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Strong growth profile
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=5.3)
Sector modifier (Technology): -0.8

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)86.3
P/E (Fwd)42.3
Mkt Cap$153.7B
EV/EBITDA41.6
Profit Mgn11.1%
ROE16.7%
Rev Growth20.0%
Beta1.14
Dividend0.63%
Rating analysts21

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.89neutral
IV84%elevated
Max Pain$138-22.0% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers·1 ceiling hit

Priced at a premium — multiples above sector norms. Needs delivery on growth + margins to justify.static

Ev Ebitda
0.0
Pe
0.7
Forward Pe
2.7
Ps
3.9
Analyst Target
4.0
Peg Ratio
5.1
Forward P/E: 42.3xPEG: 1.46Expensive valuation

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Value Rank
0.9
Growth Rank
5.8
Quality Rank
6.9
GatesA.R:R -0.0=NEGATIVEMomentum 5.9>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 70d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Moderate
RSI
61 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $148.17Resistance $211.79

Price Targets

$166
$208
A.Upside+17.3%
A.R:R-0.0:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-0.4% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-28 (70d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is GLW stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $176.88 — A.R:R is negative (-0.0) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=5.3). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 61, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $166.05. Score 5.3/10, moderate confidence.

What is the GLW stock price target?

Take-profit target: $207.55 (+16.2% upside). Prior stop was $166.05. Stop-loss: $166.05.

What are the risks of investing in GLW?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=5.3); Sector modifier (Technology): -0.8.

Is GLW overvalued or undervalued?

Corning Incorporated trades at a P/E of 86.3 (forward 42.3). TrendMatrix value score: 3.0/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about GLW?

21 analysts cover GLW with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $198.

What does Corning Incorporated do?Corning is a global materials science company producing specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics products across...

Corning is a global materials science company producing specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics products across five segments: Optical Communications (fiber and cable), Display Technologies (LCD glass), Environmental Technologies (automotive substrates), Specialty Materials (Gorilla Glass), and Life Sciences (lab vessels). It earns revenue from long-term supply agreements and the glass substrate duopoly in the display industry.

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