Can Corning's Dividend Even Survive?

Since announcing its Strategy and Capital Allocation Framework almost three years ago, Corning (NYSE: GLW)has returned a staggering $10 billion to shareholders, through dividendsand buybacks. Earlier this year, Corning authorized a 16% increase in its dividend; since the framework, a plan outlining the company's 2016-19 leadership priorities, was announced, the dividend has increased a whopping 50%!

That's a lot of money!