Furnace disruptions push O-I Glass to $972M Q2 net loss
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O-I Glass's Q2 results deteriorated sharply due to furnace disruptions in the Americas and operational incidents in Europe, compounded by higher energy costs and competitive pricing pressure. The company cut 2026 and 2027 EBITDA guidance, signaling a slower-than-expected recovery and elevated cost headwinds. While the news is company-specific, it highlights ongoing supply-chain and energy sensitivity for European industrial operations.
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O-I Glass posted a sharply weaker second quarter, with a net loss attributable to the company of $972 million versus a $5 million loss in Q2 2025. Net sales were $1.67B, down 2.2% year over year, while operating profit slid to $6 million from $90 million as furnace events constrained output and raised costs. The company estimated a separate “furnace event” in the Americas reduced sales opportunities there by about 2%, even as selling prices lifted regional sales by 1% and shipments fell 7%. In Europe, higher energy costs tied to conflict in the Middle East and tougher competition weighed on pricing and profitability.
