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GLWCorning IncorporatedSell5.2·$180.00+1.95%
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Corning Incorporated (GLW) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Technology · Electronic Components

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $180.00 — 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: Expensive valuation.

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

$180.00+14.1% A.UpsideScore 5.2/10#11 of 24 Electronic Components
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield0.40%
IncomeYield0.63%(5y avg 2.58%)Payout53.85%sustainable
Stop $166.66Target $204.40(resistance)A.R:R -0.0:1
Analyst target$198.00+10.0%15 analysts
$204.40our TP
$180.00price
$198.00mean
$149
$230

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $180.00 — 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: Expensive valuation. Chart setup: RSI 43 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Score 5.2/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 45d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-06-13
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Tue, Jul 28, 202645d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Strong growth profile
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Expensive valuation
Negative momentum

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)86.2
P/E (Fwd)42.8
Mkt Cap$154.2B
EV/EBITDA41.7
Profit Mgn11.1%
ROE16.7%
Rev Growth20.0%
Beta1.16
Dividend0.63%
Rating analysts21

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C1.40bearish
IV82%elevated
Max Pain$300+66.7% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

3 floor-breakers·1 ceiling hit

Momentum below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Macd
0.0
Obv
1.0
Volume
1.5
Rsi
5.5
Ma Position
6.0
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Above 200-day MA

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
2.6
Ps
3.8
Analyst Target
4.0
Peg Ratio
5.4
Forward P/E: 42.8xPEG: 1.40Expensive valuation

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

Value Rank
1.2
Growth Rank
5.8
Quality Rank
6.9
GatesMomentum 2.8<4.5A.R:R -0.0=NEGATIVEInsider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 45d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Moderate
RSI
43 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $166.00Resistance $208.57

Price Targets

$167
$204
A.Upside+13.6%
A.R:R-0.0:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-0.6% upside)
! momentum at 2.8 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-28 (45d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GLW stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $180.00 — 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: Expensive valuation. Chart setup: RSI 43 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Prior stop was $166.66. Score 5.2/10, moderate confidence.

What is the GLW stock price target?

Take-profit target: $204.40 (+14.1% upside). Prior stop was $166.66. Stop-loss: $166.66.

What are the risks of investing in GLW?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Expensive valuation; Negative momentum.

Is GLW overvalued or undervalued?

Corning Incorporated trades at a P/E of 86.2 (forward 42.8). 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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