Corning Shares Drop 13.3% to $221.38
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 6 days ago
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Corning is down -13.3%, or -$34.05 to $221.38.
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Analyst Views on GLW
Wall Street analysts forecast GLW stock price to fall
10 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 196.790
Low
83.00
Averages
99.00
High
110.00
Current: 196.790
Low
83.00
Averages
99.00
High
110.00
About GLW
Corning Incorporated operates as an innovator in materials science. Its segments include Optical Communications, Display, Specialty Materials, Automotive, and Life Sciences. Its Optical Communications segment manufactures carrier network and enterprise network components for the telecommunications industry. Its Display segment manufactures glass substrates for flat-panel displays, including liquid crystal displays and organic light-emitting diodes. Its Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and crystals, precision metrology instruments and software for customer needs. Its Automotive segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control systems in mobile applications as well as technical glass and optic products and solutions for the interior and exterior of vehicles. Its Life Sciences segment develops, manufactures, and supplies laboratory products.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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