GLW vs TEL
Corning Inc. and TE Connectivity, both Technology
Corning Inc. is the larger company at $168B against $64B. On trailing earnings TEL is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 20.1 against 73.5, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year GLW returned +143% against +3.6% for TEL.
| Figure | GLW | TEL |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $154 | $205 |
| Market cap | $168B | $64B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 73.5 | 20.1 |
| Dividend yield | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| 1-year return | +143% | +3.6% |
| 5-year return | +317% | +50% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Corning Inc.
Revenue of $4.1B in Q1 2026, net income $371M. Its largest reported line is Optical Communications Products, 45% of the disclosed total.
TE Connectivity
Revenue of $5.2B in Q3 2026, net income $748M. Its largest reported line is Transportation Solutions, 70% of the disclosed total.
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