Corning Inc.
- GLW · NYSE
- Drawing & Insulating of Nonferrous Wire
- Corning, NY
- 67,200 employees
- CIK 0000024741
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
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Wendell P. Weeks Chairman, CEO and President 4, 2026-06-09 -
Edward A. Schlesinger Exec. Vice President and CFO 4, 2026-05-07 -
Michelle L. Gullo Senior Vice President & CHRO 4, 2026-09-08 -
Jaymin Amin SVP and Chief Tech. Officer 4, 2026-05-26 - Avery H. Nelson III Executive Vice President & COO 4, 2026-05-18
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John Z. Zhang Exec. Vice President & CCDO 4, 2026-05-12
What leadership is saying
“Our strong first-quarter results continued the powerful trajectory of our Springboard plan. Versus Springboard’s Q4-2023 starting point, we grew core sales 33% and core EPS 79%, and we expanded core operating margin and core ROIC by 390 basis points and 470 basis points, respectively. Additionally, we finalized two more hyperscaler deals similar in size and duration to our recently announced multiyear, up-to-$6 billion agreement with Meta. In total, we have powerful momentum ”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed April 28, 2026
Corning Inc is a U.S. public company in drawing & insulating of nonferrous wire (SIC 3357), headquartered in Corning, NY. It trades as GLW on NYSE. Revenue was $15.6B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +19.1% from the year before. It reported about 67,200 employees. Wendell P. Weeks is Chairman, CEO and President.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $15.6B 10-K, 2026-02-12 | $13.1B 10-K, 2026-02-12 | $12.6B 10-K, 2026-02-12 | $14.2B 10-K, 2025-02-13 | $14.1B 10-K, 2024-02-12 |
| Operating income | $2.3B 10-K, 2026-02-12 | $1.1B 10-K, 2026-02-12 | $890M 10-K, 2026-02-12 | $1.4B 10-K, 2025-02-13 | $2.1B 10-K, 2024-02-12 |
| SG&A | $2.1B 10-K, 2026-02-12 | $1.9B 10-K, 2026-02-12 | $1.8B 10-K, 2026-02-12 | $1.9B 10-K, 2025-02-13 | $1.8B 10-K, 2024-02-12 |
| Net income | $1.6B 10-K, 2026-02-12 | $506M 10-K, 2026-02-12 | $581M 10-K, 2026-02-12 | $1.3B 10-K, 2025-02-13 | $1.9B 10-K, 2024-02-12 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wendell P. Weeks | Chairman, CEO and President | 4, 2026-06-09 |
| Leslie A. Brun | Board member (per proxy) bio: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | DEF 14A, 2026-03-20 |
| Edward A. Schlesinger EVP & Chief Financial Officer | Exec. Vice President and CFO | 4, 2026-05-07 |
| Pamela J. Craig | Board member (per proxy) bio: Retired Chief Financial Officer | DEF 14A, 2026-03-20 |
| Michelle L. Gullo SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer at Corning Incorporated | Senior Vice President & CHRO | 4, 2026-09-08 |
| Jaymin Amin SVP and Chief Technology Officer, Corning Incorporated | SVP and Chief Tech. Officer | 4, 2026-05-26 |
| Avery H. Nelson III | Executive Vice President & COO | 4, 2026-05-18 |
| John Z. Zhang Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Development Officer at Corning Incorporated | Exec. Vice President & CCDO | 4, 2026-05-12 |
 Soumya Seetharam | Senior Vice President & CDIO | 4, 2026-05-12 |
| A. Hal Nelson III | Named in proxy bio: Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | DEF 14A, 2026-03-20 |
| Eric S. Musser | Named in proxy bio: Former President and Chief Operating Officer | DEF 14A, 2026-03-20 |
| Kevin J. Martin | Board member (per proxy) bio: Vice President, Public Policy | DEF 14A, 2026-03-20 |
 Michael P. O’Day | Senior Vice President & General Manager Optical Communications | 10-K, 2026-02-12 |
 Lewis A. Steverson Vice Chairman, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal & Administrative Officer at Corning Incorporated | Vice Chairman, EVP and CLAO | 4, 2026-08-31 |
 Li Fang Senior Vice President, Corning Incorporated | SVP, Corning Intl & NBD, Solar | 4, 2026-05-15 |
 Stefan Becker SVP Finance and Corporate Controller | SVP, Finance & Corp Controller | 4, 2026-05-14 |
What Corning Inc does
Corning traces its origins to a glass business established in 1851. The present corporation was incorporated in the State of New York in December 1936. The Company’s name was changed from Corning Glass Works to Corning Incorporated on April 28, 1989.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 861.4 million (as of October 23, 2026) | 10-Q, October 29, 2026 |
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| Public float | $45.0B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 12, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 4 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, October 29, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting April 30, 2026 (filed March 20, 2026) | DEF 14A, March 20, 2026 |
| Auditor | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (New York, New York) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2026 | Michelle L. Gullo Senior Vice President & CHRO | Sale | 9,874 | $1.5M | Form 4, September 8, 2026 |
| August 28, 2026 | Lewis A. Steverson Vice Chairman, EVP and CLAO | Sale | 13,100 | $2.0M | Form 4, August 31, 2026 |
| June 9, 2026 | Wendell P. Weeks Chairman, CEO and President | Sale | 100,000 | $18.6M | Form 4, June 9, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 | Jaymin Amin SVP and Chief Tech. Officer | Sale | 27,395 | $5.3M | Form 4, May 26, 2026 |
| May 15, 2026 | Avery H. Nelson III Executive Vice President & COO | Sale | 20,000 | $3.9M | Form 4, May 18, 2026 |
| May 13, 2026 | Ronald L. Verkleeren SVP Emerging Innovations Group | Sale | 10,000 | $2.1M | Form 4, May 14, 2026 |
| May 11, 2026 | Michaune D. Tillman SVP and General Counsel | Sale | 3,260 | $675K | Form 4, May 12, 2026 |
| May 11, 2026 | Soumya Seetharam Senior Vice President & CDIO | Sale | 20,000 | $4.1M | Form 4, May 12, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-27
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-09-11
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-09-04
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-07-28
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-05-15
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-05-06
- Item 3.02 Unregistered sales of equity securities
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-05-04
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-05-04
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-04-28
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-02-27
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
Frequently asked questions about Corning Inc
- What does Corning Inc do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Corning traces its origins to a glass business established in 1851. The present corporation was incorporated in the State of New York in December 1936. The Company’s name was changed from Corning Glass Works to Corning Incorporated on April 28, 1989."
- What is Corning Inc's revenue?
- $15.6B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 12, 2026.
- Is Corning Inc profitable?
- Corning Inc reported net income of $1.6B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Corning Inc have?
- About 67,200, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Corning Inc?
- Wendell P. Weeks, Chairman, CEO and President, as named in a 4 filed June 9, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Corning Inc?
- Edward A. Schlesinger, Exec. Vice President and CFO, as named in a 4 filed May 7, 2026.
- Where is Corning Inc headquartered?
- Corning, NY.
- What is Corning Inc's stock ticker?
- GLW on NYSE.
- What industry is Corning Inc in?
- Drawing & Insulating of Nonferrous Wire, SIC code 3357.
- What is Corning Inc's website?
- corning.com. Investor relations: https://investor.corning.com/.
- When does Corning Inc report earnings next?
- January 26, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Corning Inc a public company?
- Yes. Corning Inc files with the SEC under CIK 0000024741 and trades as GLW.
- Who audits Corning Inc?
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, New York, New York, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Corning Inc are outstanding?
- 861.4 million shares as of October 23, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 29, 2026.
- What is Corning Inc's public float?
- $45.0B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 12, 2026.
- How many business segments does Corning Inc report?
- 4 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 29, 2026.
- When is Corning Inc's annual shareholder meeting?
- April 30, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed March 20, 2026.
- Have Corning Inc insiders traded stock recently?
- Since July 30, 2025, officers and directors reported 40 open-market sales worth about $114M and 0 purchases on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Michelle L. Gullo (Senior Vice President & CHRO) sold 9,874 shares on September 4, 2026.