Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. Purchases 5,783 Shares of Corning Incorporated $GLW

Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its position in Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) by 32.7% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 23,471 shares of the electronics maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,783 shares during the period. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc.’s holdings in Corning were worth $2,055,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Pinpoint Asset Management Singapore Pte. Ltd. purchased a new stake in Corning in the third quarter worth about $25,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC purchased a new stake in Corning in the third quarter worth about $27,000. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC lifted its holdings in Corning by 58.5% in the third quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 336 shares of the electronics maker’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 124 shares during the period. Financial Management Professionals Inc. increased its stake in shares of Corning by 111.1% in the 3rd quarter. Financial Management Professionals Inc. now owns 380 shares of the electronics maker’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Finally, JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Corning during the 3rd quarter valued at about $33,000. Institutional investors own 69.80% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at Corning

In related news, COO Avery H. Nelson III sold 1,583 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $128.74, for a total value of $203,795.42. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 59,788 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,697,107.12. This trade represents a 2.58% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CEO Wendell P. Weeks sold 137,514 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $155.37, for a total transaction of $21,365,550.18. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 750,585 shares in the company, valued at $116,618,391.45. This represents a 15.48% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders sold 233,201 shares of company stock valued at $32,614,558. Company insiders own 0.40% of the company’s stock.

Corning Stock Down 1.1%

NYSE:GLW opened at $146.26 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $125.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 79.49, a P/E/G ratio of 2.33 and a beta of 1.06. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, a quick ratio of 1.04 and a current ratio of 1.59. Corning Incorporated has a fifty-two week low of $37.31 and a fifty-two week high of $162.10. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $132.45 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $102.69.

Corning (NYSE:GLW) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The electronics maker reported $0.72 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.71 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $4.41 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.35 billion. Corning had a net margin of 10.21% and a return on equity of 18.72%. Corning’s revenue was up 13.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.57 EPS. Corning has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.660-0.700 EPS. Analysts predict that Corning Incorporated will post 2.33 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Corning Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 27th were paid a $0.28 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 27th. This represents a $1.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Corning’s payout ratio is currently 60.87%.

Key Headlines Impacting Corning

Here are the key news stories impacting Corning this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts collectively rate GLW a “Moderate Buy,” which supports demand from institutional investors and signals continued confidence in the company’s outlook. Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) Receives Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage argues Corning is well positioned to beat upcoming earnings again — analysts point to its recent track record of earnings surprises and the key drivers (data‑center demand, glass tech) that could sustain upside. Will Corning (GLW) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
• Positive Sentiment: Long‑term bullish feature: a retail/income write‑up profiles Corning as a “buy and hold” tied to AI and data‑center buildouts — highlighting its optical fiber, Gorilla Glass, and specialty materials as durable competitive advantages. This narrative can boost investor interest in GLW as a structural growth play. Buy and Hold Forever This Unknown AI Stock up 200%
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend‑growth screeners include Corning as an attractive income/quality pick amid macro shifts (oil up), which may draw buy interest from dividend‑seeking investors and funds. Bet on These 5 Dividend Growth Stocks as Oil Price Ticks Up
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Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Corning from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Oppenheimer set a $120.00 price target on shares of Corning in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. HSBC reissued a “buy” rating and set a $135.00 price target on shares of Corning in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Mizuho set a $145.00 price target on shares of Corning in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on shares of Corning from $103.00 to $127.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $132.08.

Corning Company Profile

Corning Incorporated is a global manufacturer specializing in specialty glass, ceramics and related materials and technologies. Headquartered in Corning, New York, the company supplies engineered materials and components used across multiple industries, including consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive emissions control, pharmaceutical and life sciences, and industrial and scientific applications. Corning emphasizes materials science and precision manufacturing to develop durable, high-performance glass and ceramic products.

Key product lines include specialty display glass used by television and mobile-device manufacturers, cover glass marketed under well-known trade names for smartphones and tablets, and optical fiber and cable and related hardware for telecommunications networks.