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Corning (GLW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$41.50 +0.22 (+0.53%)
Closing price 04/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$41.67 +0.17 (+0.42%)
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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
28.46% 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 28.46% from the current price of $41.50.
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GLW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/20/24 to 4/20/25
1 Month Ago
3/21/24 to 3/21/25
3 Months Ago
1/21/24 to 1/20/25
1 Year Ago
4/21/23 to 4/20/24
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$50.77$34.56
Forecasted Upside28.46% Upside12.00% Upside1.88% Upside10.51% 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 Upside28.46% Upside146.62% Upside26.48% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/17/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 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
2 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 Monday, April 14, 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:

  • Corning Incorporated recently reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.57, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.56. This positive earnings surprise can indicate strong financial performance and may attract more investors.
  • The company has a return on equity (ROE) of 15.10%, which suggests effective management and profitability relative to shareholders' equity. A higher ROE can be appealing to investors looking for efficient use of their capital.
  • Corning Incorporated has a current stock price of approximately $51.92, which reflects recent trading activity. This price point may be seen as an attractive entry for potential investors, especially given the company's growth prospects.
  • The company has a solid dividend yield of 2.65%, providing a steady income stream for investors. The recent quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share demonstrates a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Corning Incorporated, with a target price averaging $54.31. This positive outlook from multiple analysts can instill confidence in potential investors.

Corning
Bear Case

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

  • The company's dividend payout ratio is currently at 193.10%, indicating that it is paying out more in dividends than it earns in net income. This could raise concerns about the sustainability of future dividends.
  • Insider transactions show that key executives have sold significant amounts of stock recently, which may signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance. For instance, the COO sold 30,000 shares, reducing their ownership by 16.40%.
  • Despite positive analyst ratings, some firms have lowered their price targets for Corning Incorporated, which could indicate a more cautious outlook on the stock's future performance.
  • The net margin of 3.86% is relatively low, suggesting that the company may face challenges in converting revenue into profit, which could impact overall financial health.
  • Corning operates in highly competitive sectors, including display technologies and optical communications, which may expose it to market volatility and pressure from competitors, potentially affecting its growth 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 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 research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GLW shares.

According to analysts, Corning's stock has a predicted upside of 28.46% 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 4/20/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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