Corning said net sales for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased $530 million, or 4%, compared to 2023. The company cited increases in sales of telecommunication products of $645 million and specialty glass products of $146 million, partially offset by decreases in polycrystalline silicon products of $149 million and environmental substrate and filter products of $95 million.

1. 01

   Corning said net sales for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased $530 million, or 4%, compared to 2023. The company cited increases in sales of telecommunication products of $645 million and specialty glass products of $146 million, partially offset by decreases in polycrystalline silicon products of $149 million and environmental substrate and filter products of $95 million.

2. 02

   Corning said income before income taxes for the year ended 2024 remained flat compared to 2023. Operating income increased $245 million, but non-operating expenses increased $248 million. The company cited non-cash cumulative foreign currency translation losses of $145 million related to the substantial liquidation and disposition of foreign entities and non-cash charges of $49 million relating to a customer that entered into a multi-jurisdictional restructuring effort.

3. 03

   Corning said core net sales for the year ended 2024 were $14.5 billion (compared to 2023: $13.6 billion), core net income was $1.7 billion (compared to 2023: $1.5 billion) and core earnings per share were $1.96 (compared to 2023: $1.70). Core measures are non-GAAP measures.

4. 04

   Corning said cash provided by operating activities for the year ended 2024 was $1.9 billion (compared to 2023: $2.0 billion), and the company paid dividend payments of $986 million and repurchased shares for $165 million in financing activities. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of 2024 were $1.8 billion.

Key figures

Fiscal year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

$13.1B

Operating income

$1.1B

Net income

$506M

EPS

$0.58

Gross profit

$4.3B

Operating cash flow

$1.9B

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