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O-I Glass, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 28 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 6 lowered, 1 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Reported loss driven by Europe charges: The reported diluted loss was $6.33 per share, against a loss of $0.03 a year earlier, after a non-cash goodwill impairment and a higher deferred tax valuation allowance, both tied to Europe. Source
  • Adjusted EPS fell on tax rate: Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.09, against $0.53 a year earlier. Management said a much higher adjusted tax rate reduced adjusted earnings by $0.18 per share. Source
  • Americas profit rose 22 percent: Americas segment operating profit rose 22 percent to $165 million, with margin at 17.4 percent against 14.3 percent, driven by Fit to Win, net price and currency. Source
  • Europe profit fell to $6 million: Europe segment operating profit was $6 million against $90 million, a margin of 0.9 percent. Management attributed the decline mainly to unfavorable net price and higher energy costs. Source
  • Europe pressure drove 2026 cut: Management said the 2026 revision reflects higher operating costs from operating disruption and commercial pressure with elevated energy costs in Europe. Source
  • 2027 target realigned lower: The 2027 target was realigned for challenging commercial conditions and elevated energy costs in Europe, together with a lower cumulative Fit to Win benefit estimate after operating disruptions. Source

“Our second quarter results fell short of expectations, driven primarily by commercial pressures, higher energy-related costs and operational challenges in Europe.”

Gordon Hardie - Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted EBITDA Source2026 full year$1.0 - $1.1 billionLowered from $1,125 - $1,225 million (first-quarter revised range)
Free cash flow Source2026 full year$50 - $150 million use of cashLowered from $50 - $150 million positive (first-quarter guidance)
Cash provided by operating activities Source2026 full year$275 - $375 millionLowered from $500 - $600 million
Cash payments for property, plant and equipment Source2026 full year$425 millionLowered from $450 million
Net debt leverage ratio Source2026at or slightly above 4 timesRaised from mid-3s
Effective tax rate Source2026 full year40 - 70 percentRaised from approximately 35 - 40 percent
Fit to Win benefits Source2026 full yearapproximately $200 millionNew
Fit to Win cumulative net benefits Sourcecumulative, three-year program$650 millionLowered from $750 million
Adjusted EBITDA target Source2027$1.2 - $1.3 billionLowered from $1.45 billion (original target from the 2025 Investor Day)

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance was lowered from the first-quarter range. Source
  • Guidance withdrawn: Adjusted earnings per share guidance, which was $1.00 - $1.50 in the first-quarter release, has been removed. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Free cash flow guidance moved from a positive $50 - $150 million to a use of cash of the same size; operating cash flow guidance was also lowered. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Cash payments for property, plant and equipment guidance was reduced to $425 million from $450 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: The net debt leverage ratio guidance moved to at or slightly above 4 times, from the mid-3s previously. Source
  • Guidance raised: The 2026 effective tax rate expectation moved to 40 - 70 percent, from approximately 35 - 40 percent. Source
  • Guidance lowered: The 2027 adjusted EBITDA target was realigned lower, from the original target set at the 2025 Investor Day. Source
  • Guidance lowered: The cumulative net Fit to Win benefit estimate was reduced to $650 million from $750 million. Source
  • New guidance: A 2026 Fit to Win benefit figure of approximately $200 million was given; the first-quarter release did not give one. Source

Second quarter results and drivers

  • Net sales fell 2 percent: The company reported net sales of $1,668 million, down from $1,706 million, with favorable currency translation and stable selling prices partly offsetting a decline in volumes. Source
  • Reported loss driven by Europe charges: The reported diluted loss was $6.33 per share, against a loss of $0.03 a year earlier, after a non-cash goodwill impairment and a higher deferred tax valuation allowance, both tied to Europe. Source
  • Adjusted EPS fell on tax rate: Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.09, against $0.53 a year earlier. Management said a much higher adjusted tax rate reduced adjusted earnings by $0.18 per share. Source

Segments and regions

  • Americas profit rose 22 percent: Americas segment operating profit rose 22 percent to $165 million, with margin at 17.4 percent against 14.3 percent, driven by Fit to Win, net price and currency. Source
  • Americas prices up, tonnage down: Americas net sales were $949 million, up nearly 1 percent, as selling prices rose 4 percent and sales volumes measured in tons fell 7 percent. Source
  • Europe profit fell to $6 million: Europe segment operating profit was $6 million against $90 million, a margin of 0.9 percent. Management attributed the decline mainly to unfavorable net price and higher energy costs. Source
  • Europe sales down on disruption: Europe net sales were $704 million, down 5 percent, with selling prices 4 percent lower and tonnage 2 percent lower, which management tied to plant restructuring and two furnace events. Source

“We believe our strategy is the right one, the necessary actions are underway, and disciplined execution will position O-I to unlock long-term value.”

Gordon Hardie - Chief Executive Officer

Costs, energy and tax

  • Europe costs ran above plan: Europe operating costs were higher than expected after plant restructuring and two furnace events, a shortfall the company said Fit to Win benefits partly offset. Source
  • Corporate costs and interest steady: Retained corporate and other costs were $24 million against $25 million, and interest expense was $86 million against $85 million. Source
  • Adjusted tax rate much higher: The reported tax rate was negative 17 percent, while the effective tax rate on adjusted earnings was 68 percent. Management cited lower year-to-date pre-tax earnings, revised Europe expectations and valuation allowances. Source

Furnace events and restructuring

  • Americas furnace event constrained sales: A furnace event in the Americas reduced sales by about 2 percent. The company believes the event was substantially resolved in July. Source
  • Europe objectives taking longer: Management said achieving Europe objectives is taking longer than expected, citing commercial pressures and higher energy costs, and that the challenges are temporary. Source
  • Second-half costs from disruption: Management expects higher operating costs through the second half of 2026 from operating disruption, which it included in the revised guidance. Source

“We have adjusted our 2026 outlook primarily to reflect temporary elevated operating costs related to recent furnace events and major restructuring actions, as well as ongoing commercial pressure and higher energy costs in Europe.”

John Haudrich - SVP & Chief Financial Officer

Fit to Win savings

  • Quarter savings and year-to-date totals: In the quarter Fit to Win produced about $65 million gross, or $50 million net of operating disruptions. Year-to-date gross savings were $115 million, or $85 million net. Source
  • Savings timing affected by execution: The company said near-term execution challenges have affected the timing of savings, and that the program remains consistent with its original target. Source

Cash, debt and factoring

  • Operating cash flow negative for six months: Cash used in operating activities was $200 million for the six months, against $16 million a year earlier. In the quarter, operating cash flow was $94 million, against $155 million. Source
  • Working capital absorbed cash: The cash flow statement shows a $381 million working capital outflow over six months, against $335 million a year earlier. Cash was $339 million at June 30, 2026, from $759 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Factoring eased operating cash use: Receivables sold under factoring programs were $496 million at June 30, 2026, against $531 million at December 31, 2025. Factoring added $35 million to cash used in operations over six months. Source
  • Debt and share repurchases: Long-term debt was $4,793 million and short-term debt $193 million. The company repurchased $10 million of shares in the quarter and $20 million in the six months. Source

Guidance revision and 2027 targets

  • Europe pressure drove 2026 cut: Management said the 2026 revision reflects higher operating costs from operating disruption and commercial pressure with elevated energy costs in Europe. Source
  • Adjusted EPS guidance removed: Adjusted earnings per share guidance was removed, because the tax rate is highly sensitive to operating earnings given the low level of expected Europe results. Source
  • 2027 target realigned lower: The 2027 target was realigned for challenging commercial conditions and elevated energy costs in Europe, together with a lower cumulative Fit to Win benefit estimate after operating disruptions. Source

Strategy and management statements

  • Fit to Win central to strategy: Management described Fit to Win as central to the strategy, improving the company's cost position and competitiveness, with benefits continuing to be delivered. Source
  • Headwinds described as temporary: The CEO said the headwinds are temporary and that the company is acting on the issues affecting performance, while keeping its strategy and realigning 2027 targets. Source
  • Americas credited to Fit to Win: Management credited the continued Americas result to the effectiveness of Fit to Win and to disciplined execution. Source

Coming up, as management said on 28 July 2026

  • Adjusted earnings expected to improve: Management expects adjusted earnings to improve gradually over the balance of 2026 as execution stabilizes and restructuring benefits are more fully realized. Source
  • Headwinds expected to moderate: Management said it will keep its focus on cost execution and cash generation as headwinds moderate through the rest of the year. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Americas sales volumes (tons) Sourcedown 7 percent
Europe sales volumes (tons) Sourcedown 2 percent

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Management said Europe objectives are taking longer than expected, citing persistent market challenges and higher energy-related costs. Source
  • Operational: A furnace event in the Americas constrained sales opportunities by about 2 percent in the quarter. Source
  • Demand: Management cited challenging prior-year comparisons and softer demand as reasons for lower Americas shipments. Source
  • External: The company said the adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow ranges remain subject to macroeconomic uncertainty, including Middle East conflicts, currency and energy and raw material costs. Source
  • Financial: Management said the goodwill impairment and valuation allowance followed a share price decline, lower current results and a revised Europe expectation. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The Fit to Win section calls the three-year benefit consistent with the original target, while the guidance section compares the cumulative figure with a prior estimate. Source
  • Delayed: Management said Europe objectives are taking longer than expected, and realigned the 2027 targets set at the 2025 Investor Day. Source
  • Not stated: The first-quarter release expected earnings to improve over the rest of the year as restructuring concluded; the second-quarter release describes a gradual improvement instead.
  • Not stated: The first-quarter release expected the full-year adjusted effective tax rate to normalize to about 35 - 40 percent; the second-quarter release gives 40 - 70 percent.

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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.