LEVIN Capital Strategies sold 670,374 shares of O-I Glass (worth $9.23 million) in Q1 2026, reducing its stake to 0.84% of AUM. The stock has declined 33.5% over the past year as the company faces structural headwinds from glass being heavier and more expensive to ship than alternatives like aluminum or plastic, combined with a heavy debt load.

Law firm Johnson Fistel is investigating O-I Glass, Inc. following the company's April 28, 2026 earnings report that revealed significant underperformance in its European segment, with segment profit dropping from $68 million to approximately $0 and margins declining from 10.2% to 0.0%. The company also slashed its full-year 2026 guidance, reducing adjusted EPS expectations from $1.65-$1.90 to $1.00-$1.50. The stock subsequently declined approximately 20%, prompting the investigation into potential federal securities law violations.

Cooper Creek Partners Management sold $79.78 million worth of O-I Glass shares (6 million shares) in Q4, reducing its stake to 4 million shares. Despite the fund's reduction, O-I Glass shares are up 17% over the past year. The company is executing a multi-year margin rebuild with improving fundamentals, including expanding margins, doubled adjusted earnings, and positive free cash flow generation in 2025.

The global PCR-rich glass container market is projected to reach USD 21.04 billion by 2035, up from USD 10.5 billion in 2025, with a CAGR of 7.2%. Europe currently leads the market due to regulatory enforcement, while Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region. Key drivers include sustainability mandates, consumer preference for eco-friendly packaging, and investments in recycling infrastructure. Bottles dominate the container type segment, with beverages being the largest end-use industry.

The global pharmaceutical glass packaging market is projected to grow from USD 5.32 billion in 2025 to USD 12.39 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 8.82%. Growth is driven by rising demand for injectables, biologics, and GLP-1 therapies, alongside stringent EU regulatory requirements for sustainability and anti-counterfeiting measures. Europe, particularly Germany, is expected to be a major growth contributor.

The U.S. beer packaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% from USD 6.30 billion in 2025 to USD 9.06 billion by 2035. Growth is driven by craft beer demand, premiumization, e-commerce expansion, and sustainability trends. Glass bottles currently dominate, while aluminum cans are expected to grow fastest. Major industry players are investing heavily in sustainable, recyclable packaging solutions.

The global high-quality rigid packaging materials market is expected to grow from USD 420 billion in 2025 to USD 766.47 billion by 2035, driven by a CAGR of 6.2%. Growth is fueled by demand for sustainable, durable packaging across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods sectors, with Asia Pacific leading the market. Key trends include adoption of recyclable materials, lightweight solutions, smart packaging features, and premiumization.

O-I Glass reported strong Q3 earnings, beating analyst estimates with flat net sales and a significant improvement in net income. The company raised its full-year earnings guidance, driving a 14% stock price surge.

O-I Glass, a leading glass container manufacturer, has appointed Vitaliano Torno as its new Chief Transformation Officer to spearhead the company's transformation efforts. This leadership change is part of O-I Glass's ongoing strategy to adapt to market demands and optimize its business operations.

Perrysburg, Ohio, July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  O-I Glass, Inc. (“O-I Glass” or “O-I”) plans a major transformation of its Alloa, UK manufacturing plant into an even more technologically advanced facility with an expected significant reduction in CO2 emissions.

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Energy storage system at O-I’s Alloa, UK, plant helps balance the grid, reduces peak load, optimizes the use of renewable electricity, and increases O-I's resilience against brownouts Energy storage system at O-I’s Alloa, UK, plant helps balance the grid, reduces peak load, optimizes the use of renewable electricity, and increases O-I's resilience against brownouts