Corning Incorporated

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About Corning Incorporated (GLW)

Corning Incorporated is a Electronic Components company operating in the Technology sector.

GLW trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Technology
Industry
Electronic Components

Key Statistics

Current Price
$123.31
Market Cap
$106.22B
52-Week High
$271.78
52-Week Low
$77.39
Sector
Technology
Industry
Electronic Components

$1,000 Invested in Corning Incorporated (GLW)

1 Year
$1,378
+38%
3 Years
$4,876
+388%
5 Years
$3,619
+262%
10 Years
$6,657
+566%
Since IPO
$161,155
+16016%

How much would $1,000 invested in GLW be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in GLW 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Corning Incorporated (GLW) in 2025 would be worth $1,378 as of November 2026, representing a +37.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in GLW 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Corning Incorporated (GLW) in 2023 would be worth $4,876 as of November 2026, representing a +387.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in GLW 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Corning Incorporated (GLW) in 2021 would be worth $3,619 as of November 2026, representing a +261.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in GLW 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Corning Incorporated (GLW) in 2016 would be worth $6,657 as of November 2026, representing a +565.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in GLW at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Corning Incorporated (GLW) at IPO would be worth $161,155 as of November 2026, representing a +16015.5% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.70%
Positive Months
308
57% of 538
Negative Months
227
42% of 538
Data Period
44+ years
538 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Nov 2002 (+136.9%)
Best month on avg: November (+6.1%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Jul 2002 (-54.9%)
Worst month on avg: July (-1.8%)

Over the past 44+ years (538 months), Corning Incorporated (GLW) has averaged a monthly return of +1.70% with a median return of +1.54%. The stock had 308 positive months (57%) and 227 negative months (42%). The best month in GLW's history was November 2002 with a +136.9% return, while the worst was July 2002 at -54.9%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.1%), and July the weakest (-1.8%).

GLW's longest winning streak was 13 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2003 with a cumulative return of +129.0%, and the worst was 2001 at -140.6%.

Annual Returns

Over 45 years of trading history, Corning Incorporated (GLW) has delivered an average annual return of +23.69% with a median return of +9.56%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.94%. The stock posted gains in 29 years (64%) and losses in 16 years (36%).

GLW's best year was 2003 with a +215.11% gain, while the worst was 2001 at -83.02%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 4, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. GLW achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 22 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.

Avg Return
+23.69%
Best Year
2003 (+215.11%)
Worst Year
2001 (-83.02%)
Positive Years
29/45
Year Return Start End
2026 +41.57% $87.10 $123.31
2025 +87.76% $46.39 $87.10
2024 +60.64% $28.88 $46.39
2023 -1.23% $29.24 $28.88
2022 -11.56% $33.06 $29.24
2021 +5.92% $31.21 $33.06
2020 +27.57% $24.47 $31.21
2019 -1.02% $24.72 $24.47
2018 -3.28% $25.56 $24.72
2017 +34.63% $18.98 $25.56
2016 +36.23% $13.93 $18.98
2015 -18.32% $17.06 $13.93
2014 +31.21% $13.00 $17.06
2013 +45.03% $8.97 $13.00
2012 -0.23% $8.99 $8.97
2011 -31.92% $13.20 $8.99
2010 +1.23% $13.04 $13.20
2009 +105.57% $6.34 $13.04
2008 -59.81% $15.78 $6.34
2007 +28.79% $12.25 $15.78
2006 -4.83% $12.87 $12.25
2005 +67.03% $7.71 $12.87
2004 +12.85% $6.83 $7.71
2003 +215.11% $2.17 $6.83
2002 -62.89% $5.84 $2.17
2001 -83.02% $34.40 $5.84
2000 +23.27% $27.91 $34.40
1999 +189.75% $9.63 $27.91
1998 +23.66% $7.79 $9.63
1997 -2.88% $8.02 $7.79
1996 +47.35% $5.44 $8.02
1995 +9.56% $4.97 $5.44
1994 +9.08% $4.55 $4.97
1993 -23.68% $5.97 $4.55
1992 -0.60% $6.00 $5.97
1991 +74.42% $3.44 $6.00
1990 +6.56% $3.23 $3.44
1989 +27.28% $2.54 $3.23
1988 +52.26% $1.67 $2.54
1987 -12.71% $1.91 $1.67
1986 -9.14% $2.10 $1.91
1985 +84.22% $1.14 $2.10
1984 +2.60% $1.11 $1.14
1983 +9.18% $1.02 $1.11
1982 +33.06% $0.77 $1.02

Frequently Asked Questions: GLW

What sector is GLW in? ▼

GLW operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Electronic Components industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.

How has GLW performed historically? ▼

Over 45 years of trading history, GLW has posted gains in 29 years (64% of the time). The best year was 2003 with a +215.1% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in GLW? ▼

You can invest in GLW through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold GLW.

Last updated: 11/1/2026