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Corning IncGLWTOP PICKNov 04, 2014Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 12, 2026. Market Open.
Exceptionally robust growth projections and remarkably favorable stock momentum characterize the current outlook. The strength of Corning's AI-driven optical product sales continues to enhance both immediate and future revenue prospects under its Project Springboard initiative. Management increased its fourth quarter 2026 Springboard sales run-rate expansion goal by $500 million, bringing it to $6.5 billion. While fourth quarter optical sales came in below analyst expectations, the enterprise optical segment achieved 30% growth, aligning with forecasts. Considering the ongoing build-out of AI infrastructure, maintaining 30% growth in enterprise optical appears feasible. When combined with increasing contributions from solar and silicon wafer production, Corning could potentially deliver sales growth in the mid-to-high teens range, even with flat panel display sales remaining steady in 2026. Trading at 42 times earnings, the valuation isn't inexpensive, yet they believe it remains an attractive purchase. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free
There are a few things that line up for this company. It has had a big call option on Apple (AAPL-Q) for a while in terms of iPhone 6, etc with its Gorilla Glass. One of its competitors, Sapphire Group, pulled out. Dividend quality and dividend coverage and Price to Book, compared to its peer group, is trading at a huge discount. Thinks there is a catch up in terms of the value proposition that the stock offers over the next 1-2 years. Dividend yield of 1.95%.