Separately, Corning's dividend offers investors another reason to pile into the stock. Corning continues to increase its dividend, which currently boasts a yield of 2.3%. Earlier this year, management also raised the amount of its share repurchase program. As a result, Corning has returned around $3 billion to shareholders through repurchases over the past two years. Additionally, with a payout ratio of just 30%, Corning should have no problem continue to grow its dividend in the years ahead.