Corning (GLW) director receives 1,806 restricted stock units in equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Corning Incorporated director Robert F. Cummings Jr. reported an equity compensation grant in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs). On February 11, 2026, he acquired 1,806 RSUs at a stated price of $0 under Corning’s director compensation arrangements.

After this grant, Cummings directly held 52,853 RSUs and 151,199 shares of Corning common stock. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, with delivery generally deferred until a date elected by the director or upon termination of board service.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

CUMMINGS ROBERT F JR

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/11/2026

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								151,199	D

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	(1)							(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,059		1,059	D
Restricted Stock Unit	(1)							(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,841		1,841	D
Restricted Stock Unit	(3)							(4)	(4)	Common Stock	130,298		130,298	D
Restricted Stock Unit	(5)	02/11/2026		A		1,806		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,806	$0	52,853	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. Conversion of restricted stock units to the Company's common stock and distribution of such stock is deferred until a specific date as elected by the participant or termination of service as a Corning director.

3. Represents restricted stock units (RSUs) granted under the Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning Incorporated common stock.

4. Conversion of restricted stock units to the Company's common stock and distribution of such stock under the Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan is deferred until a specific date as elected by the participant or termination of service as a Corning director.

5. Represents annual equity retainer in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning Incorporated common stock.

	Melissa J. Gambol, Power of Attorney	02/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did GLW director Robert F. Cummings Jr report?

Corning (GLW) director Robert F. Cummings Jr reported receiving 1,806 restricted stock units as an equity grant. These RSUs are part of his annual director compensation and convert into Corning common stock at a future, deferred distribution date or when his board service ends.

How many restricted stock units does the GLW director hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, the Corning (GLW) director beneficially owns 52,853 restricted stock units. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning common stock, generally delivered on a deferred schedule or when his service as a director terminates.

Did the Corning (GLW) director buy or sell common shares in this filing?

The filing does not show any open-market purchase or sale of Corning common shares. It reports an equity award of 1,806 restricted stock units and indicates the director directly holds 151,199 common shares following the reported transactions, with no coded buy or sell activity.

What is the nature of the 1,806 RSU grant reported by GLW?

The 1,806 restricted stock units represent an annual equity retainer granted to the Corning (GLW) director. Each RSU is a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, with conversion and stock distribution deferred based on an elected date or termination of director service.

Are the Corning (GLW) director’s RSUs immediately convertible into common stock?

The RSUs are not immediately settled into common stock. Conversion and distribution are deferred until a specific date chosen by the director or until service as a Corning director ends, according to the company’s Non-Employee Directors’ Deferred Compensation Plan provisions.

What common stock holdings does the GLW director report on this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows the Corning (GLW) director directly holding 151,199 shares of common stock after the reported transaction. This reflects his beneficial ownership of non-derivative Corning shares, separate from his deferred restricted stock unit awards disclosed in the derivative securities table.