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GLWQ3 20261/5

Estimate vs Actual

Earnings per Share

$0.91

+ 3.4% vs Estimate

Surprise as recorded in the analysis; the estimate itself is not on the calendar.

GLWQ3 20262/5

Guidance

Core Sales (Q4)

Company Guidance
5.2 – 5.3 billion
Market Estimate
5.21 billion

In Line ✓

Core EPS (Q4)

Company Guidance
0.96 – 1.00 $
Market Estimate
0.93 $

5.4% Above Estimate ▲

Annual Sales Growth (Q4)

Company Guidance
19%

5-Point Acceleration ▲

GLWQ3 20264/5

In 30 Seconds

Core sales of $5.08 billion beat the estimate by 1.0%, and core EPS of $0.91 beat by 3.4%.

  • Optical Communications grew 44% to 46.8% of sales; fourth-quarter EPS guidance is 5.4% above expectations.
  • The stock closed 1.1% below the prior close as investors weigh a $2 billion capex plan.

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