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O-I Glass, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 10 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 7 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Full-year adjusted EPS $1.60: Adjusted earnings per share was $1.60 diluted for 2025, within the $1.55 to $1.65 range and up from $0.81 in 2024. Source
  • Segment profit up 13 percent: Segment operating profit was $846 million, with segment margin up 170 basis points; the company cited lower retained corporate costs. Source
  • Free cash flow of $168 million: Free cash flow was $168 million, within the $150 million to $200 million range and up from a $128 million use in 2024. Source
  • Americas profit up 40 percent: Americas segment operating profit was $549 million for 2025, with margins up 420 basis points, driven by Fit to Win savings and favorable net price. Source
  • Europe profit down 17 percent: Europe segment operating profit was $297 million, down from $356 million, with margins 160 basis points lower on net price and lower volume. Source
  • Fit to Win savings cut costs: Fit to Win delivered $300 million of benefits in 2025, which management said significantly exceeded its original goal. Source
  • Energy costs step up in 2026: The company estimates a $150 million energy cost step-up in 2026 after European energy contracts expired at the end of 2025. Source
  • Fit to Win target raised: Management raised the cumulative three-year Fit to Win benefit target to at least $750 million. Source

“O-I delivered strong results in 2025, demonstrating the effectiveness of our strategy”

Gordon Hardie, CEO of O-I Glass

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted EBITDA Source2026$1,250 - $1,300 millionNew
Adjusted earnings per share (diluted) Source2026$1.65 - $1.90New
Free cash flow Source2026~ $200 millionNew
Capital expenditures Source2026approximately $450 millionNew
Cash restructuring spending Source2026approximately $150 millionNew
Fit to Win incremental benefits Source2026at least $275 millionNew
Energy costs Source2026$150 million step-upNew
Cumulative three-year Fit to Win benefit target Sourcethree yearsat least $750 millionRaised

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: First 2026 guidance was given: adjusted EBITDA of $1.25 billion to $1.30 billion. Source
  • Guidance raised: Cumulative three-year Fit to Win benefit target raised to at least $750 million. Source
  • Guidance kept: 2027 Investor Day financial targets reaffirmed; no figures restated in the release. Source
  • New: Energy cost step-up of about $150 million expected in 2026 after European energy contracts expired. Source

Full-year and fourth-quarter results

  • Full-year adjusted EPS $1.60: Adjusted earnings per share was $1.60 diluted for 2025, within the $1.55 to $1.65 range and up from $0.81 in 2024. Source
  • Reported loss before taxes: Loss before income taxes was $49 million for 2025, against $38 million of earnings in 2024, with both years including restructuring-related items. Source
  • Segment profit up 13 percent: Segment operating profit was $846 million, with segment margin up 170 basis points; the company cited lower retained corporate costs. Source
  • Free cash flow of $168 million: Free cash flow was $168 million, within the $150 million to $200 million range and up from a $128 million use in 2024. Source
  • Fourth-quarter loss before taxes: Fourth-quarter loss before income taxes was $133 million against $125 million, with margins down 70 basis points; both periods included restructuring-related items. Source

Segments and regions

  • Americas profit up 40 percent: Americas segment operating profit was $549 million for 2025, with margins up 420 basis points, driven by Fit to Win savings and favorable net price. Source
  • Europe profit down 17 percent: Europe segment operating profit was $297 million, down from $356 million, with margins 160 basis points lower on net price and lower volume. Source
  • Americas fourth-quarter margin gain: Fourth-quarter Americas segment operating profit rose to $134 million from $96 million, with margins up 430 basis points despite lower sales volumes. Source
  • Europe fourth-quarter profit edged up: Fourth-quarter Europe segment operating profit rose to $43 million from $40 million, as operating cost gains more than offset unfavorable net price. Source

“Looking ahead, we anticipate continued progress in 2026, including another year of substantial Fit to Win benefits, despite ongoing market uncertainty and muted demand”

Gordon Hardie, CEO of O-I Glass

Products and customers

  • Customer and product mix focus: Management said it remained focused on optimizing its customer and product mix through the year. Source
  • Food and beverage customer base: The company describes itself as the preferred partner for many of the world’s leading food and beverage brands. Source

Costs and cost savings

  • Fit to Win savings cut costs: Fit to Win delivered $300 million of benefits in 2025, which management said significantly exceeded its original goal. Source
  • Energy costs step up in 2026: The company estimates a $150 million energy cost step-up in 2026 after European energy contracts expired at the end of 2025. Source
  • Restructuring spend rose in 2025: Restructuring spend was about $90 million higher in 2025 than the prior year, even as free cash flow improved by nearly $300 million. Source
  • Retained corporate costs fell: Retained corporate and other costs fell to $107 million from $134 million, mainly on Fit to Win benefits and a one-time royalty settlement in the fourth quarter. Source

“As a result, we expect to drive higher earnings, enhance economic profit, strengthen free cash flow, and deliver sustainable, long-term value for shareholders”

Gordon Hardie, CEO of O-I Glass

Margins and pricing

  • Average selling prices fairly stable: Full-year net sales were $6.4 billion against $6.5 billion, with average selling prices fairly stable and favorable currency offsetting lower volume. Source
  • Lower net price expected in 2026: Management expects Fit to Win benefits to drive improved performance despite lower net price trends in 2026, with flat to slightly declining volumes. Source
  • Fourth-quarter prices flat, volume lower: Fourth-quarter net sales were $1.5 billion with flat average selling prices; a moderate volume decline was offset by favorable currency translation. Source

Demand and volumes

  • Muted demand continues into 2026: Management anticipates continued progress in 2026 despite ongoing market uncertainty and muted demand. Source
  • Softer demand absorbed in sales: Management said net sales held relatively stable despite softer market demand while the company navigated challenging market conditions. Source

Capital, cash and shareholder returns

  • Total debt flat, leverage lower: Total debt was $5 billion, flat with 2024; net debt was $4.2 billion and net debt leverage fell to 3.5x from 3.9x. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose: Cash from operations was $600 million for 2025, up from $489 million, with capital spending of $432 million. Source
  • Buybacks held at $40 million: Shares repurchased totaled $40 million in 2025, the same as in 2024, per the cash flow statement. Source

Strategy and investment

  • Fit to Win target raised: Management raised the cumulative three-year Fit to Win benefit target to at least $750 million. Source
  • 2027 Investor Day targets kept: Management reaffirmed its 2027 Investor Day financial targets; the release restates no figures for them. Source
  • More premium, resilient portfolio: Management said its approach to customer and product mix resulted in a more premium and resilient business portfolio. Source

People and leadership

  • About 19,000 people, 64 plants: The company describes about 19,000 people across 64 plants in 18 countries in its company overview. Source
  • CEO and CFO host results call: Gordon Hardie and John Haudrich were scheduled to host the results call on February 11, 2026. Source

Coming up, as management said on 10 February 2026

  • Growth expected as consumption recovers: Management said its optimized portfolio is expected to generate growth and higher economic profit as consumption stabilizes or recovers. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Sales volume (tons), full year 2025 Sourcemodestly lower
Sales volume (tons), fourth quarter 2025 Sourcemoderate decline

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management cited ongoing market uncertainty and muted demand as conditions behind its 2026 view. Source
  • Demand: Management noted lower net price trends and flat to slightly declining sales volumes as part of its 2026 view. Source
  • Operational: Europe results reflected idle capacity alongside unfavorable net price and modestly lower volumes. Source
  • External: European energy contract expiry adds an estimated $150 million of energy cost in 2026. Source
  • Regulatory: The 2026 guidance does not reflect potential tariffs on U.S. imports or retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports. Source
  • External: Guidance ranges may not fully reflect macroeconomic uncertainty, currency, energy and raw material costs, supply-chain disruptions and labor challenges. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said 2025 adjusted EPS of $1.60 was consistent with its most recent guidance range. Source
  • Ahead: Management said 2025 Fit to Win benefits of $300 million significantly exceeded the original goal. Source
  • Met: Management said 2025 free cash flow of $168 million was consistent with its guidance range. Source
  • Not stated: Management reaffirmed its 2027 Investor Day financial targets in the release. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.