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Corning (GLW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$43.99 +1.02 (+2.38%)
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Corning - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
11

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Corning in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 14 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for GLW.

Consensus Price Target

$53.31
21.18% Upside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Corning, the average price target is $53.31. The highest price target for GLW is $68.00, while the lowest price target for GLW is $45.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 21.18% from the current price of $43.99.
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GLW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/24/24 to 4/24/25
1 Month Ago
3/25/24 to 3/25/25
3 Months Ago
1/25/24 to 1/24/25
1 Year Ago
4/25/23 to 4/24/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$53.31$54.31$51.31$34.78
Forecasted Upside21.18% Upside10.90% Upside-5.38% Downside10.34% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

GLW Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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GLW Price Targets by Month

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Corning Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCorningComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.86
2.66
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside23.91% Upside140.43% Upside23.65% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/17/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
Samik Chatterjee
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$62.00 ➝ $50.00+21.07%
4/15/2025Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
John Roberts
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Set Target$52.00+23.81%
4/14/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
Asiya Merchant
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$58.00 ➝ $50.00+20.28%
3/19/2025Bank of America
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Wamsi Mohan
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$65.00 ➝ $68.00+43.87%
1/30/2025Hsbc Global Res
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S. Bersey
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
1/30/2025HSBC
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Stephen Bersey
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$51.00 ➝ $60.00+20.08%
1/29/2025Barclays
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Tim Long
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$53.00 ➝ $52.00+4.07%
12/17/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$39.00 ➝ $48.00-0.12%
10/30/2024Oppenheimer
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$51.00 ➝ $58.00+20.08%
10/30/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$46.00 ➝ $51.00+4.62%
10/30/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$49.00 ➝ $54.00+10.14%
9/20/2024Susquehanna
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 Boost TargetPositive ➝ Positive$46.00 ➝ $55.00+24.01%
7/9/2024Argus
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J. Kelleher
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$40.00 ➝ $50.00+12.16%
6/17/2024Fox Advisors
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 UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$45.00+20.81%
6/9/2023888
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Should I Buy Corning Stock? GLW Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Corning pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Corning
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Corning Incorporated:

  • The current stock price is around $41.56, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the technology sector.
  • Corning Incorporated has a strong market capitalization of approximately $35.55 billion, indicating a solid position in the market and potential for stability.
  • The company reported earnings per share of $0.57, exceeding analyst expectations, which reflects strong operational performance and potential for future growth.
  • Corning has a diverse portfolio, including display technologies and optical communications, which positions it well to benefit from trends in technology and telecommunications.
  • The company offers a dividend yield of 2.70%, providing investors with a return on their investment through regular income, although the payout ratio is high, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Corning
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Corning Incorporated for these reasons:

  • The price-to-earnings ratio is quite high at around 71.55, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • Recent analyst forecasts have been pessimistic, with price targets being lowered by firms like JPMorgan Chase & Co., indicating potential concerns about future performance.
  • The company has a relatively high payout ratio of 193.10%, which may raise concerns about sustainability of dividends if earnings do not grow as expected.
  • Corning's net margin is only 3.86%, which may indicate challenges in profitability compared to competitors in the technology sector.
  • Insider selling activity has been noted, with significant shares sold by executives, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.

GLW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Corning is $53.31, with a high forecast of $68.00 and a low forecast of $45.00.

14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Corning in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GLW shares.

According to analysts, Corning's stock has a predicted upside of 21.18% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Corning's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Corning has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Hsbc Global Res, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Mizuho in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Corning more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Corning is 2.86 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how GLW compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:GLW) was last updated on 4/24/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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