Operating Income for Corning (GLW)
According to Corning's latest reported financial statements, the company's current operating income (TTM) is $2.50B USD. Operating income is profit from core operations: revenue minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses (SG&A, R&D). It excludes interest, taxes, and non-operating items, so it isolates how profitable the business itself is before financing and tax decisions. Compare with EBITDA and net income.
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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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$2.50B
YoY change
+105.4%
5Y CAGR
+35.6%
Peak year (2025)
$2.33B
Cumulative operating income
$25.87B
Operating Income history chart for Corning (GLW) from 1985 to 2025
Operating Income history table for Corning (GLW) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Operating Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.33B | +105.4% | ||
| 2024 | $1.14B | +27.5% | ||
| 2023 | $890.00M | -38.1% | ||
| 2022 | $1.44B | -31.9% | ||
| 2021 | $2.11B | +314.9% | ||
| 2020 | $509.00M | -61.0% | ||
| 2019 | $1.31B | -17.1% | ||
| 2018 | $1.57B | -3.4% | ||
| 2017 | $1.63B | +14.5% | ||
| 2016 | $1.42B | +7.7% | ||
| 2015 | $1.32B | -31.5% | ||
| 2014 | $1.93B | +40.8% | ||
| 2013 | $1.37B | +16.3% | ||
| 2012 | $1.18B | -30.4% | ||
| 2011 | $1.69B | -5.9% | ||
| 2010 | $1.80B | +360.6% | ||
| 2009 | $391.00M | -74.3% | ||
| 2008 | $1.52B | +40.6% | ||
| 2007 | $1.08B | +27.8% | ||
| 2006 | $846.00M | +9.6% | ||
| 2005 | $772.00M | +109.2% | ||
| 2004 | $369.00M | -156.3% | ||
| 2003 | -$655.00M | -75.9% | ||
| 2002 | -$2.72B | -55.0% | ||
| 2001 | -$6.05B | -1576.9% | ||
| 2000 | $409.50M | -44.4% | ||
| 1999 | $737.00M | +3.7% | ||
| 1998 | $710.90M | +4.1% | ||
| 1997 | $682.60M | +35.1% | ||
| 1996 | $505.30M | -13.9% | ||
| 1995 | $586.90M | -11.2% | ||
| 1994 | $661.00M | +43.5% | ||
| 1993 | $460.70M | +17.9% | ||
| 1992 | $390.80M | +1.7% | ||
| 1991 | $384.40M | +24.6% | ||
| 1990 | $308.50M | +69.0% | ||
| 1989 | $182.50M | -3.9% | ||
| 1988 | $190.00M | +29.2% | ||
| 1987 | $147.10M | -12.3% | ||
| 1986 | $167.70M | +22.5% | ||
| 1985 | $136.90M | — |
Operating Income values are taken from Corning's reported income 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
The 2025 reading of Corning (GLW) operating income is $2.33B – surged 105.4% year-over-year.
Corning operating income compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +35.6%, sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
2025 marks the peak operating income at $2.33B, with the historical low of -$6.05B recorded in 2001.
Corning (GLW) sits 9th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $77.01B.
Corning Operating Income by Year
Corning Operating Income 2025: $2.33B
Corning operating income in 2025 was $2.33B, surged 105.4% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Corning Operating Income 2024: $1.14B
Corning operating income in 2024 was $1.14B, grew 27.5% from 2023.
Corning Operating Income 2023: $890.00M
Corning operating income in 2023 was $890.00M, plunged 38.1% below 2022.
Corning Operating Income 2022: $1.44B
Corning operating income in 2022 was $1.44B, plunged 31.9% below 2021.
Corning Operating Income 2021: $2.11B
Corning operating income in 2021 was $2.11B.
See more financial history for Corning (GLW).
Sector peers — Operating Income
Companies in the same sector as Corning, ranked by their latest operating income.
| Company | Operating Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $1.96T | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $133.05B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $130.39B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $128.53B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $25.48B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $11.30B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $9.87B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $3.69B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Corning's operating income?
- Latest reported operating income for Corning (GLW) is $2.50B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Corning operating income changed year-over-year?
- Corning (GLW) operating income changed +105.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Corning operating income?
- Corning (GLW) operating income compound annual growth rate is +35.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Corning operating income hit its highest annual value?
- Corning operating income reached its highest annual value of $2.33B in 2025.
What was Corning operating income in 2024?
- Corning (GLW) operating income in 2024 was $1.14B.
What was Corning operating income in 2025?
- Corning (GLW) operating income in 2025 was $2.33B.
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