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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 27, 2026Optical CommunicationsSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
Meta Platforms acquires Corning
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$6B
Target
Corning
NYSE: GLW · Corning, New York
Acquirer
Meta Platforms
Financial Stake
Status
Announced
Meta Platforms agreed to acquire Corning. Reported deal value: $6B. Status: Announced. Sector: Optical Communications. Target headquarters context: Corning, New York, United States.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-27. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
Corning shares surged Tuesday, thanks to a $6 billion deal with Meta Platforms , in the latest piece of good news for the glass and fiber optic cable maker
Deal timeline
Announced
Jan 27, 2026 · investopedia.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Optical Communications with a reported deal value of $6B. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: investopedia.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index