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Corning strikes another multibillion-dollar AI deal. What the new Amazon pact means for the stock
Amazon joins the laundry list of partnerships Corning has secured in 2026, which includes Meta Platforms and Nvidia.
TL;DR
- Corning secured a multi-billion dollar deal with Amazon for optical fiber to support data center growth.
- The deal will lead to the expansion of production and the creation of 1,000 new jobs in North Carolina.
- Corning's optical communications segment, crucial for AI infrastructure, saw revenue jump 36% last quarter.
- This agreement follows significant partnerships with Meta Platforms and Nvidia for fiber-optic cables and glass technology.
- These long-term contracts with hyperscalers help ensure demand before capacity buildout, mitigating past risks.
- Corning's stock has performed strongly year to date, significantly outperforming the S&P 500.