Corning (GLW) executive Zhang acquired 2,476 shares
Insider transactions reported
John Z Zhang (Exec. Vice President & CCDO at Corning Incorporated, GLW) reported that they acquired 2,476 shares, and gave up 945 shares at $131.39 to cover taxes or an exercise price on Feb 9, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 1,531 shares held directly.
- Reporting person
- Zhang John Z
- Role
- Exec. Vice President & CCDO
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Common Stock | +2,476 | - | - | 2,476 direct |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price (F) | Common Stock | -945 | $131.39 | $124K | 1,531 direct |
Options and other derivatives
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Restricted Stock UnitOn 2,476 Common Stock1, 5 | -2,476 | - | - | 0 direct |
Holdings before and after
- Common Stock: 0 to 1,531 direct
- Restricted Stock Unit: 2,476 to 0 direct
Footnotes from the filing
- 1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning Incorporated common stock.
- 2. The restricted stock units (RSUs) vest 100% on April 15, 2026. Events such as retirement, death, disability, and others specified in the agreement may result in vesting prior to the vesting date.
- 5. The restricted stock units (RSUs) granted on February 8, 2023 vest 1/3 after 1 year from the grant date and 1/6 every 6 months thereafter until fully vested on the third anniversary of the grant date.
Transaction codes in this filing
- Exercise or conversion of a derivative:
- Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
- Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price:
- Code F marks shares handed back or withheld to pay taxes or an exercise price. No sale happens in the market.
FAQ
What did Zhang report in this GLW Form 4?
John Z Zhang (Exec. Vice President & CCDO at Corning Incorporated, GLW) reported that they acquired 2,476 shares, and gave up 945 shares at $131.39 to cover taxes or an exercise price on Feb 9, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 1,531 shares held directly.
How many GLW shares does Zhang hold after this filing?
The filing shows 1,531 shares held directly after the reported transactions. Form 4 reports only the positions it lists, so this may not be every holding.
What does transaction code M mean on an SEC Form 4?
Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
Historical context for GLW
Across the 7 sessions after earlier GLW headlines, the stock closed higher 1 times and lower 6 times, with a median move of 2.2% in either direction. This shows timing only: many things move a stock in a session, and these figures do not show that any headline caused a move.
| Session | Earlier headline | GLW | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | Corning Announces Quarterly Dividend | +3.7% | -0.0% |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Corning downgraded by Fox Advisors | -1.2% | -0.2% |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Corning Announces Outstanding 2025 Financial Results (1) – Upgrades Springboard Plan for Faster Sales Growth on Significantly Enhanced Financial Profile | -5.0% | -0.0% |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Corning Earns CES 2026 Innovation Honors for Advanced Glass Surface Treatments | -2.2% | +0.7% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Ensurge and Corning announce collaboration to advance solid-state microbattery technology | -1.8% | +0.2% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | All Weather Group and Corning Forge Path Toward the Future of Window Performance | -0.0% | -1.1% |
Earlier insider filings at GLW
- Feb 11, 2026SVP Emerging Innovations Group Verkleeren Ronald L converted options into 2,476 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 893 shares, increasing direct ownership by 5% to 34,083 units (SEC Form 4)
- Feb 11, 2026Senior Vice President & CDIO Seetharam Soumya converted options into 2,261 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 605 shares, increasing direct ownership by 10% to 18,412 units (SEC Form 4)
- Feb 11, 2026Vice Chairman, EVP and CLAO Steverson Lewis A converted options into 1,958 shares, covered exercise/tax liability with 706 shares and sold $2,000,956 worth of shares (15,366 units at $130.22), decreasing direct ownership by 80% to 3,461 units (SEC Form 4)
- Feb 11, 2026Exec. Vice President and CFO Schlesinger Edward A converted options into 1,415 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 723 shares, increasing direct ownership by 1% to 55,472 units (SEC Form 4)
- Feb 11, 2026Chairman, CEO and President Weeks Wendell P converted options into 5,733 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 2,927 shares, increasing direct ownership by 0.38% to 750,585 units (SEC Form 4)
- Market cap
- 30-day
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Telecommunications Equipment
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