Business Segments · Depreciation
Solar — Depreciation
Corning Solar — Depreciation increased by 158.8% to $44M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026
Rolls up toD&A
How to read this metric
An increase often reflects significant recent capital investment, while a decrease may suggest aging assets or reduced capital intensity.
Detailed definition
The systematic allocation of the cost of tangible assets used within the solar segment over their useful lives. This non...
Peer comparison
Standard depreciation reporting for capital-intensive manufacturing segments.
Metric ID:
glw_segment_solar_depreciationHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $17M | $44M |
| QoQ Change | — | +158.8% |
| YoY Change | — | +158.8% |
Range$17M – $44M
Avg YoY Growth+158.8%
Median YoY Growth+158.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Corning's solar — depreciation?
- Corning (GLW) reported solar — depreciation of $44M in Q1 2026.
- What does solar — depreciation mean?
- The portion of the cost of solar manufacturing assets allocated as an expense this period.