Corning Shares Plunge 10% as Weak Revenue Outlook Offsets Q1 Profit Surge

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Despite Corning (GLW) reporting that its net income for the first quarter of 2026 more than doubled to $371 million, shares plunged over 10% after its second-quarter revenue forecast missed estimates. This sharp decline follows a period of significant outperformance, as the stock had gained nearly 80% year-to-date prior to the recent pullback. The company is now pivoting to its 'Springboard' plan, which targets $11 billion in incremental annualized revenue by 2028. To achieve this, Corning has secured major supply deals with hyperscalers, most notably Meta Platforms, to support AI-driven infrastructure. Additionally, the solar unit is aiming for $2.5 billion in sales, backed by aggressive capacity expansions. While optical sales surged 36% and Morningstar raised its fair value estimate to $105, analysts suggest the market had already priced in much of the long-term growth potential during its massive rally earlier this year.

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