Corning (NYSE: GLW) COO logs RSU conversion, tax withholding and stock sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Corning executive vice president and COO Nelson Avery H III reported several equity transactions in company stock. On February 9, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units to acquire 2,476 shares of common stock at $0, then had 893 shares withheld to cover taxes at $131.39 per share. He also executed an open-market sale of 6,262 common shares at a weighted average price of $129.7864, leaving 61,371 common shares held directly. In addition, 3,839.6704 common-share units are held indirectly through a unitized stock fund in the issuer’s 401(k) plan as of January 31, 2026, and multiple blocks of restricted stock units remain outstanding with future vesting schedules.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 6,262 shares ($812,722)

Net Sell 8 txns

Insider Nelson Avery H III

Role Executive Vice President & COO

Sold 6,262 shs ($813K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit	2,476	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	2,476	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	893	$131.39	$117K
Sale	Common Stock	6,262	$129.7864	$813K
holding	Restricted Stock Unit	--	--	--
holding	Restricted Stock Unit	--	--	--
holding	Restricted Stock Unit	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 68,526 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 3,839.67 shares (Indirect, Trustee u/Employee Benefit Plan)

Footnotes (1)

1. The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $129.67 to $129.90, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Corning Incorporated, any security holder of Corning Incorporated, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth previously in this footnote. Ownership is represented by units held in a unitized stock fund through the issuer's 401(k) retirement plan as of January 31, 2026. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning Incorporated common stock. The restricted stock units (RSUs) vest 100% on April 15, 2027. Events such as retirement, death, disability, and others specified in the agreement may result in vesting prior to the vesting date. The restricted stock units (RSUs) vest 100% on April 14, 2028. Events such as retirement, death, disability, and others specified in the agreement may result in vesting prior to the vesting date. The restricted stock units (RSUs) vest 100% on April 15, 2026. Events such as retirement, death, disability, and others specified in the agreement may result in vesting prior to the vesting date. The restricted stock units (RSUs) granted on February 8, 2023 vest 1/3 after 1 year from the grant date and 1/6 every 6 months thereafter until fully vested on the third anniversary of the grant date.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Nelson Avery H III

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE RIVERFRONT PLAZA

(Street)

CORNING NY 14831

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CORNING INC /NY [ GLW ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Vice President & COO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/09/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/09/2026		M		2,476	A	$0	68,526	D
Common Stock	02/09/2026		F		893	D	$131.39	67,633	D
Common Stock	02/09/2026		S		6,262	D	$129.7864(1)	61,371	D
Common Stock								3,839.6704(2)	I	Trustee u/Employee Benefit Plan

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit	(3)							(4)	(4)	Common Stock	21,442		21,442	D
Restricted Stock Unit	(3)							(5)	(5)	Common Stock	23,369		23,369	D
Restricted Stock Unit	(3)							(6)	(6)	Common Stock	17,838		17,838	D
Restricted Stock Unit	(3)	02/09/2026		M			2,476	(7)	(7)	Common Stock	2,476	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $129.67 to $129.90, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Corning Incorporated, any security holder of Corning Incorporated, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth previously in this footnote.

2. Ownership is represented by units held in a unitized stock fund through the issuer's 401(k) retirement plan as of January 31, 2026.

3. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning Incorporated common stock.

4. The restricted stock units (RSUs) vest 100% on April 15, 2027. Events such as retirement, death, disability, and others specified in the agreement may result in vesting prior to the vesting date.

5. The restricted stock units (RSUs) vest 100% on April 14, 2028. Events such as retirement, death, disability, and others specified in the agreement may result in vesting prior to the vesting date.

6. The restricted stock units (RSUs) vest 100% on April 15, 2026. Events such as retirement, death, disability, and others specified in the agreement may result in vesting prior to the vesting date.

7. The restricted stock units (RSUs) granted on February 8, 2023 vest 1/3 after 1 year from the grant date and 1/6 every 6 months thereafter until fully vested on the third anniversary of the grant date.

	Melissa J. Gambol, Power of Attorney	02/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Corning (GLW) report for Nelson Avery H III?

Nelson Avery H III exercised restricted stock units for 2,476 Corning shares, had 893 shares withheld for taxes, and sold 6,262 shares in an open-market transaction, all on February 9, 2026, as reported in the Form 4 filing.

How many Corning (GLW) shares did the COO sell in this Form 4?

The COO sold 6,262 shares of Corning common stock. The sale occurred on February 9, 2026 at a weighted average price of $129.7864 per share, with individual trades executed between $129.67 and $129.90, according to the Form 4 footnote.

What stock did the Corning (GLW) COO acquire through RSU conversion?

He acquired 2,476 shares of Corning common stock by exercising restricted stock units at an exercise price of $0. This derivative conversion increased his direct common stock holdings before subsequent tax withholding and sale transactions on the same date.

How many Corning (GLW) shares does Nelson Avery H III hold after the transactions?

After the reported transactions, he directly owns 61,371 shares of Corning common stock. He also has 3,839.6704 common-share units held indirectly through a unitized stock fund in the company’s 401(k) retirement plan, plus additional unvested restricted stock units.

What tax-related transaction was disclosed in the Corning (GLW) Form 4?

The filing shows a tax-withholding disposition of 893 Corning shares coded as “F.” These shares were delivered at $131.39 per share to satisfy tax obligations related to equity compensation, rather than representing an open-market sale by the executive.

What restricted stock unit (RSU) awards are outstanding for the Corning (GLW) COO?

The Form 4 lists RSU holdings representing 21,442, 23,369, and 17,838 underlying Corning shares. Footnotes state these RSUs generally vest 100% on April 15, 2026, April 15, 2027, and April 14, 2028, with earlier vesting possible upon specified events.