Corning says two new hyperscaler deals top Meta agreement
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Updated · CNBC · May 7
Corning says two new hyperscaler deals top Meta agreement
10 articles · Updated · CNBC · May 7
CEO Wendell Weeks told Jim Cramer the unnamed long-term supply agreements together imply more than $12bn, exceeding Corning's January Meta pact worth up to $6bn through 2030.
The update came a day after Corning announced a major optical partnership with Nvidia, as Weeks said the new contracts share expansion risks and rewards with strategic customers.
Corning had disclosed the two hyperscaler agreements with April 28 earnings but gave few details, underscoring demand for fibre-optic data-centre infrastructure tied to the AI buildout.
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Corning’s $500M NVIDIA Partnership and $12B Hyperscaler Deals Fuel 10x U.S. Optical Capacity Expansion
Overview
In May 2026, Corning forged a landmark partnership with NVIDIA, backed by a $500 million equity investment, to massively expand U.S. manufacturing of optical connectivity products essential for AI data centers. This expansion, driven by the urgent need to overcome copper wiring bottlenecks in AI infrastructure, includes building three new facilities aiming to increase optical capacity tenfold and create over 3,000 high-paying jobs. Alongside two new hyperscaler agreements exceeding $6 billion each, these developments fueled a 16% stock surge and reinforced Corning's role in the AI-driven manufacturing renaissance. Despite strong Q1 sales growth, the stock’s high valuation reflects optimistic expectations, highlighting the challenge of executing large-scale expansion while managing customer concentration risks.