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Analyst Note: O-I Glass, Inc. (OI)

Date: 2026-06-13 Event Date: 2026-06-13

1. Structural Readiness

2. Thesis Layer

Thesis Classification: Tactical / Setup-Led Secular Exposure: None

As of 2026-06-13, there is no named secular thesis attached to this setup. This is a tactical, setup-led name. The conviction stack must rely entirely on the quality of the technical structure (which is currently failed) and the underlying business fundamentals. No macro or thematic thesis should be invented to justify holding a position that has structurally invalidated. The analysis must be grounded strictly in the operational reality of the company as reported in the available evidence, without layering in speculative macro narratives.

3. Business Overview

Company Profile: O-I Glass, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of glass containers, operating 64 plants across 18 countries. The company serves the rigid packaging market, primarily supplying food and beverage manufacturers. Business Model: The company operates on a B2B model, securing sales through multi-year supply contracts with major global customers (including Anheuser-Busch InBev, Coca-Cola, Diageo, and Nestle) and a network of distributors. A key feature of its Americas business is the pass-through of natural gas commodity prices to customers in over 89% of contracts, mitigating direct energy cost exposure in that region. Operational Context (as of 2026):

• Strategic Initiative: The company is executing its "Fit to Win" initiative, a strategic review of global profitability and manufacturing footprint commenced in 2024, expected to last through 2026. Management targets $275 million in benefits from this program in 2026.
• Capacity Management: Management reported bringing back a previously shutdown furnace to meet demand needs (E4).
• Volume & Guidance: Management anticipates approximately flat volumes in Q2 2026 and low- to mid-single-digit growth in the second half of 2026 compared to 2025, supported by new business wins largely in the Americas (E8).
• Cost Environment: Management explicitly cites macro-driven energy inflation from Middle East conflicts as a major swing factor, estimating $75 million to $100 million in additional costs for 2026 (E3, E10). Net prices (net of cost inflation) are expected to be unfavorable in 2026 due to these energy costs and contract resets in Europe.
• Product Mix: Food packaging has emerged as the second-largest category behind beer, while alcoholic end users (beer, wine, spirits) were the softest in Q1 2026 (E5).
• R&D Shift: The company halted the MAGMA development program in Q2 2025, recording $104 million in charges, signaling a pivot away from that specific technology (E19, E20).

4. Archetype and Conviction

Archetype: Growth Leader (Source: Layer A) / Cyclical Recovery Candidate Rationale: The company is positioned as a "Growth Leader" within the Materials sector, driven by the "Fit to Win" cost restructuring and a potential upturn in glass demand relative to cans (E7). However, the current operational reality is dominated by a Cyclical Recovery narrative that is currently under pressure from energy inflation.

Conviction Stack Analysis:

• Thesis Strength: Low. There is no secular tailwind; the thesis is purely tactical and operational.
• Evidence Quality: High. The evidence base is robust, with detailed earnings transcripts and SEC filings from April 2026 providing specific guidance on volumes, costs, and strategic initiatives.
• Setup Readiness: None. The coil is stopped.
• Rerating Potential: Uncertain. While management targets 1-2% profitable growth starting in 2027 (E9), the 2026 outlook includes unfavorable net prices and significant energy headwinds ($150M in Europe + $75-100M in Middle East conflicts).

5. Invalidations, Strengtheners, and Gaps

Invalidation Factors:

• Operational Failure: If the "Fit to Win" benefits fail to materialize or if energy inflation exceeds the $100 million guidance, the fundamental thesis for a 2027 recovery weakens.
• Volume Decline: If volume trends do not improve sequentially beyond the Q1 2026 improvement (March down 2% vs March 2025), the growth narrative fails.

Strengtheners:

• New Business Wins: The landing of 15 new accounts contributing 1.5% of new sales volume in H2 2026 (E1) would support the volume growth thesis.
• Cost Mitigation: Successful execution of the $275 million benefit target would offset the energy inflation headwinds.
• Market Share Shift: Continued evidence of customers switching from cans to glass (E7) would validate the competitive positioning.

Evidence Gaps:

• No Missing Evidence: The evidence block is complete for the date 2026-06-13.
• Forward Guidance Specifics: While 2027 growth is mentioned (1-2%), specific margin targets for 2027 are not detailed in the provided evidence, leaving the exact path to profitability slightly opaque beyond the "profitable" descriptor.

PRIVATE ANALYST CALL

Judgment: Sell Confidence: High Key risks: Execution of Fit to Win benefits fails to offset energy costs; Volume growth in Americas does not materialize in H2 2026; Further deterioration in alcoholic beverage demand. Sizing hint: Position size should be zero; this setup is structurally broken. Expected path: Management expects flat Q2 volumes and low-mid single digit growth in H2 2026, but net prices remain unfavorable due to energy inflation; 2027 growth is anticipated to be 1-2%. Expected horizon: N/A (Setup invalidated; monitoring for potential re-formation requires a new structural setup). Failure mode to watch: A sustained close below $9.23 would confirm the breakdown and suggest further downside before any stabilization.