If you'd invested in Corning Inc. (GLW): performance and returns
Looking for Corning Inc.'s share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Corning Inc. have returned?
This calculator shows how much Corning Inc. stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Corning Inc.
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $5,093 | +409% |
| 3 years ago | $7,524 | +652% |
| 5 years ago | $6,680 | +568% |
| 10 years ago | $13,958 | +1296% |
| since inception (1984) | $80,930 | +7993% |
Return by year (Corning Inc.)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +70% | $1,699 (+70%) |
| 2025 | +200% | $5,093 (+409%) |
| 2024 | +56% | $7,923 (+692%) |
| 2023 | -5% | $7,524 (+652%) |
| 2022 | -16% | $6,323 (+532%) |
| 2021 | +6% | $6,680 (+568%) |
| 2020 | +60% | $10,705 (+971%) |
| 2019 | -31% | $7,338 (+634%) |
| 2018 | +20% | $8,784 (+778%) |
| 2017 | +5% | $9,251 (+825%) |
| 2016 | +51% | $13,958 (+1296%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does GLW return?
$1,000 invested in Corning Inc. 10 years ago would be worth $13,958 today, i.e. +30%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was GLW's best/worst year?
Best year: 2025 (+200%). Worst year: 2019 (-31%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in GLW since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $80,930 (+7993%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Corning Inc.'s returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Corning Inc. pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Corning Inc.'s average annual return (ROI)?
Corning Inc.'s return on investment is about +30%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.