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Corning (GLW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$48.38 -0.17 (-0.35%)
Closing price 05/23/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$48.30 -0.08 (-0.17%)
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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

$53.08
9.71% Upside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Corning, the average price target is $53.08. 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 9.71% from the current price of $48.38.
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GLW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/24/24 to 5/24/25
1 Month Ago
4/24/24 to 4/24/25
3 Months Ago
2/24/24 to 2/23/25
1 Year Ago
5/25/23 to 5/24/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$53.08$53.31$53.00$35.00
Forecasted Upside9.71% Upside21.43% Upside3.00% Upside-3.53% Downside
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
2.65
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside9.71% Upside120.99% Upside16.40% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/30/2025Oppenheimer
3 of 5 stars
Martin Yang
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$58.00 ➝ $55.00+24.58%
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
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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%
10/30/2024UBS 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 Friday, May 23, 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 $44.70, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the technology sector.
  • Corning Incorporated reported a significant year-over-year revenue increase of 12.9%, indicating strong demand for its products and potential for continued growth.
  • The company has a solid return on equity of 15.10%, suggesting effective management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors seeking reliable returns.
  • Corning Incorporated recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share, translating to an annualized yield of approximately 2.34%, providing income for investors.
  • The firm has a manageable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, indicating a balanced approach to financing that reduces risk for 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 notably high at 215.38%, which may raise concerns about sustainability and the ability to maintain dividends in the future.
  • Despite recent revenue growth, the net margin of 3.86% suggests that profitability may be under pressure, which could impact future earnings.
  • Corning's stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 52-week range between $35.40 and $55.33, indicating potential volatility that may deter risk-averse investors.
  • The current economic environment may pose challenges for the technology sector, which could affect Corning's performance and growth prospects.
  • Investors may be cautious due to the competitive landscape in the display technologies and optical communications markets, which could impact market share and profitability.

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 $53.08, 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 twelve months. 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 9.71% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Corning has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, and Oppenheimer 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 2.65. Learn more on how GLW compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:GLW) was last updated on 5/24/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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