Business Segments · CapEx
Solar — CapEx
Corning Solar — CapEx decreased by 42.2% to $26M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026
Rolls up toProperty, plant, and equipment additions
How to read this metric
High capital expenditure signals growth and expansion, while low expenditure may indicate a focus on cash preservation or asset maintenance.
Detailed definition
Funds used by the solar segment to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, plants, and equipmen...
Peer comparison
Standard CapEx reporting for manufacturing and industrial segments.
Metric ID:
glw_segment_solar_capital_expendituresHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $45M | $26M |
| QoQ Change | — | -42.2% |
| YoY Change | — | -42.2% |
Range$26M – $45M
Avg YoY Growth-42.2%
Median YoY Growth-42.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Corning's solar — capex?
- Corning (GLW) reported solar — capex of $26M in Q1 2026.
- What does solar — capex mean?
- Investment in physical assets for the solar business.