Corning is trading 5.9% up now at $163.39 after announcing a multi-billion-dollar, multi-year supply agreement with Verizon on September 8, 2026.
- The agreement covers more than 80 million miles of high-density optical fiber and connectivity solutions from 2027 through 2032.
- It supports nationwide broadband expansion and AI infrastructure; coverage explicitly linked the announcement to Corning’s premarket surge, making this a clear company-specific catalyst.