Operating
Deferred Revenue
Corning Deferred Revenue decreased by 31.0% to -$38.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 31.0%, from -$29.00M to -$38.00M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates strong future demand and cash collection, while a decrease indicates the fulfillment of previously paid obligations.
Detailed definition
Represents the net change in payments received from customers for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or...
Peer comparison
Common in long-term contract businesses like LNG; peers with long-term take-or-pay contracts often show significant deferred revenue.
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operating_increase_decrease_in_deferred_revenueHistorical Data
7 periods
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$1.25M | -$1.25M | -$1.25M | -$1.25M | -$50.00M | -$29.00M | -$38.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | <-999% | +42.0% | -31.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | <-999% | — | -31.0% |
Range-$50.00M – -$1.25M
CAGR+874.1%
Avg YoY Growth<-999%
Median YoY Growth<-999%
Deferred Revenue at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Corning's deferred revenue?
- Corning (GLW) reported deferred revenue of -$38.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Corning's deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
- Corning's deferred revenue decreased by 31.0% year-over-year, from -$29.00M to -$38.00M.
- What does deferred revenue mean?
- The net change in cash received from customers for work not yet completed.