Capital Expenditures for Corning (GLW)
According to Corning's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $1.41B USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$1.41B
YoY change
+32.8%
5Y CAGR
-1.4%
Peak year (2011)
$2.43B
Cumulative capital expenditures
$41.35B
CapEx history chart for Corning (GLW) from 1989 to 2025
CapEx history table for Corning (GLW) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.28B | +32.8% | ||
| 2024 | $965.00M | -30.6% | ||
| 2023 | $1.39B | -13.3% | ||
| 2022 | $1.60B | -2.0% | ||
| 2021 | $1.64B | +18.9% | ||
| 2020 | $1.38B | -30.7% | ||
| 2019 | $1.99B | -11.4% | ||
| 2018 | $2.24B | +24.3% | ||
| 2017 | $1.80B | +62.7% | ||
| 2016 | $1.11B | -11.3% | ||
| 2015 | $1.25B | +16.2% | ||
| 2014 | $1.08B | +5.6% | ||
| 2013 | $1.02B | -43.4% | ||
| 2012 | $1.80B | -25.9% | ||
| 2011 | $2.43B | +141.5% | ||
| 2010 | $1.01B | +13.1% | ||
| 2009 | $890.00M | -53.7% | ||
| 2008 | $1.92B | +51.6% | ||
| 2007 | $1.27B | +7.2% | ||
| 2006 | $1.18B | -23.9% | ||
| 2005 | $1.55B | +81.2% | ||
| 2004 | $857.00M | +134.2% | ||
| 2003 | $366.00M | +2.5% | ||
| 2002 | $357.00M | -80.2% | ||
| 2001 | $1.80B | +18.0% | ||
| 2000 | $1.52B | +65.6% | ||
| 1999 | $920.70M | +21.6% | ||
| 1998 | $757.10M | -2.3% | ||
| 1997 | $774.80M | +29.6% | ||
| 1996 | $597.80M | +20.7% | ||
| 1995 | $495.30M | +28.0% | ||
| 1994 | $386.90M | -12.7% | ||
| 1993 | $443.10M | +17.4% | ||
| 1992 | $377.40M | +20.6% | ||
| 1991 | $313.00M | +19.7% | ||
| 1990 | $261.40M | -17.8% | ||
| 1989 | $317.90M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Corning's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Corning (GLW) reported capital expenditures of $1.28B – surged 32.8% year-over-year.
Corning capital expenditures compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is -1.4%, with a net decline across the window.
Corning capital expenditures plunged from $2.43B in 2011 to $1.28B in 2025, a 47.3% drawdown.
2011 marks the peak capital expenditures at $2.43B, with the historical low of $261.40M recorded in 1990.
Among 8 Technology peers, Corning (GLW) ranks 7th; the peer median for capital expenditures is $9.38B.
Corning Capital Expenditures by Year
Corning Capital Expenditures 2025: $1.28B
Corning capital expenditures in 2025 was $1.28B, surged 32.8% from 2024.
Corning Capital Expenditures 2024: $965.00M
Corning capital expenditures in 2024 was $965.00M, plunged 30.6% below 2023.
Corning Capital Expenditures 2023: $1.39B
Corning capital expenditures in 2023 was $1.39B, declined 13.3% below 2022.
Corning Capital Expenditures 2022: $1.60B
Corning capital expenditures in 2022 was $1.60B, edged down 2.0% below 2021.
Corning Capital Expenditures 2021: $1.64B
Corning capital expenditures in 2021 was $1.64B.
See more financial history for Corning (GLW).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Corning, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $1.29T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $64.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $15.86B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.71B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.04B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $1.51B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $974.00M | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $623.00M | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Corning's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Corning (GLW) is $1.41B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Corning capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Corning (GLW) capital expenditures changed +32.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Corning capital expenditures?
- Corning (GLW) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is -1.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Corning capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Corning capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $2.43B in 2011.
What was Corning capital expenditures in 2024?
- Corning (GLW) capital expenditures in 2024 was $965.00M.
What was Corning capital expenditures in 2025?
- Corning (GLW) capital expenditures in 2025 was $1.28B.
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