Corning's second-quarter results reflect progress on the company's plan to improve profitability and cash flow, despite a weak end-market environment. Core gross margin expanded sequentially, and free cash flow improved to $310 million.
GAAP sales were $3.2 billion, up 2% sequentially.
Core sales were $3.5 billion, up 3% sequentially, driven by Display Technologies.
Core operating income increased 16% sequentially.
Free cash flow grew to $310 million.
In the third quarter, management expects core sales of approximately $3.5 billion and core EPS to be about the same or slightly better than in the second quarter.
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