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Mar 31
Corning Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Corning reported strong financial results with growth in core sales and EPS for the quarter.
Key Takeaways
Corning exceeded expectations in Q1 2025 with significant growth in core sales and EPS, driven by strong demand for Gen AI products and solid segment performance across Optical Communications and Display Technologies.
Core sales increased 13% year-over-year to $3,679,000,000.
Core EPS rose 42% year-over-year to $0.54.
Enterprise sales within Optical Communications surged 106% due to Gen AI demand.
Core operating margin expanded by 250 basis points year-over-year to 18%.
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Forward Guidance
Corning expects strong growth in Q2 2025, with core sales projected at approximately $3.85 billion and EPS growth outpacing sales growth.
Positive Outlook
- Core sales expected to reach $3.85 billion.
- Core EPS expected between $0.55 and $0.59.
- Strong continued demand for Gen AI and solar products.
- Expansion of U.S. advanced manufacturing capabilities.
- Confidence in Springboard Plan delivering robust growth.
Challenges Ahead
- Impact of $0.01 to $0.02 expected from tariffs.
- Temporary $0.03 cost increase from scaling Gen AI and solar production.
- Persistent softness in European and North American automotive markets.
- Seasonality affecting Hemlock and Emerging Growth segment.
- Ongoing external market volatility posing risk factors.