Corning (NYSE: GLW) furnishes Q4 2025 earnings press release in 8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Corning Incorporated filed a current report to make its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results available to investors. The company states that a press release dated January 28, 2026, covering results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, is attached as Exhibit 99.

The report clarifies that this earnings information is being furnished, not filed, under securities law, which affects how it is treated for legal liability and incorporation into other regulatory documents.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: (Date of earliest event reported) January 28, 2026

CORNING INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission file number: 1-3247

New York						16-0393470
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)						(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Riverfront Plaza, Corning, New York						14831
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

607-974-9000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.50 par value per share

GLW

New York Stock Exchange

3.875% Notes due 2026

GLW26

New York Stock Exchange

4.125% Notes due 2031

GLW31

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 ((§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company      o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.       o

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

The Corning Incorporated press release dated January 28, 2026 regarding its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)			Exhibit
			99			Press Release dated January 28, 2026, issued by Corning Incorporated.
			104			Cover Page Interactive File (the cover page tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

			CORNING INCORPORATED
			Registrant
Date: January 28, 2026			By			/s/ Stefan Becker
						Stefan Becker
						Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller

FAQ

What did Corning (GLW) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Corning furnished a press release detailing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. The release, dated January 28, 2026, is attached as Exhibit 99 and provides the company’s operating and financial performance for that period.

Which period’s results are covered by Corning’s January 28, 2026 press release?

The press release covers Corning’s financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. It summarizes the company’s operating performance for that quarter and is provided to investors as an exhibit to this current report.

How is Corning’s earnings press release treated under securities laws?

Corning states the earnings press release is being furnished, not filed, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it is not subject to Section 18 liability and is not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced.

What exhibits are included with this Corning (GLW) 8-K?

The filing includes Exhibit 99, which is Corning’s January 28, 2026 earnings press release, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file. These exhibits provide the detailed financial results and related XBRL tagging information.

Who signed Corning’s current report on the fourth quarter 2025 results?

The report was signed on behalf of Corning Incorporated by Stefan Becker, Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller. His signature indicates authorization of the furnished information related to the company’s fourth quarter 2025 financial results.