Corning's second-quarter results were outstanding, with core sales reaching $3.5 billion, a 35% increase year-over-year and a 17% increase compared to the second quarter of 2019. Core EPS grew 112% year over year to $0.53 and free cash flow reached $471 million, a 65% increase year over year.
Core sales reached $3.5 billion, growing 35% year-over-year and 17% from Q2 2019.
Core EPS grew 112% year-over-year to $0.53 due to higher sales and expanded margins.
Free cash flow of $471 million increased by $186 million, or 65%, year-over-year.
Corning is outperforming its underlying markets and is on track to deliver an outstanding year.
Corning expects continued growth in the third quarter of 2021.
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