Corning lifts optical sales on AI data center demand
BROBROK News · Based on reporting by DiarioBitcoin ·
Corning said sales in its Optical Communications segment rose 44% year over year in the third quarter of 2026, driven by demand for fiber used in AI data centers. The company also posted strong growth in enterprise networks and guided for higher core sales in the fourth quarter.
Key points
- Optical Communications revenue reached $2.38 billion in Q3 2026.
- Enterprise networks sales increased 84% in the period.
- Corning guided for $5.2 billion to $5.3 billion in core sales in Q4.
- The article cites agreements with Verizon, AT&T and Nvidia, but gives few details.
- Shares remained volatile and were reported to be down about 50% from 2026 highs.
Why it matters
The story shows how the AI buildout is benefiting connectivity suppliers, not only chipmakers. For crypto and tech investors, it underscores the infrastructure side of data center spending.
Original headline: “Corning eleva 44% sus ventas ópticas por la demanda de centros de datos de IA”
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