Corning Incorporated GLW NYSE

Corning Incorporated (GLW) generated $2.7B in operating cash flow for fiscal year 2025. After capital expenditures of $1.28B, free cash flow was $1.41B.

Free cash flow margin was 9% of revenue. Cash conversion ratio was 1.69x, indicating earnings are backed by cash.

The company returned $999M in dividends and $163M in share buybacks to shareholders during the period.

Criteria supported by this page:

• HEALTH (67/100, Partial) — cash generation is adequate but may not fully cover debt in stressed conditions
• MOAT (76/100, Pass) — $1.41B (9% FCF margin) supports a durable competitive advantage
• INCOME (55/100) — Cash conversion ratio was 1.69x confirms earnings are backed by real cash flow

Overall SharesGrow Score: 59/100 with 3/7 criteria passed.