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Investing.com - BofA Securities downgraded O-I Glass Inc. (NYSE:OI) from Buy to Neutral on Wednesday, while raising its price target to $17.00 from $15.00. The stock, currently trading at $15.80, has demonstrated remarkable strength with a 54.9% return over the past year and a 45.76% gain year-to-date.
The downgrade comes as O-I Glass stock has exceeded BofA’s previous price objective, with the firm now viewing its valuation multiple targets of 10-12x earnings and 6-7x EBITDA as fair. According to InvestingPro data, the company currently trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 7.66x, with analyst price targets ranging from $13 to $20.
BofA analyst George Staphos cited potential risks from continued sluggishness in the alcohol market, affecting both beer and other alcoholic beverages, as a factor in the rating change.
The research note pointed to data showing alcohol distributor inventories remain relatively high, suggesting ongoing challenges in a key market for the glass container manufacturer.
Despite the downgrade to Neutral, BofA’s new $17.00 price target represents an increase from its previous target of $15.00, indicating some positive aspects in O-I Glass’s outlook despite the market headwinds.
In other recent news, O-I Glass Inc. reported impressive financial results for the first quarter of 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) reaching $0.40, significantly surpassing the forecasted $0.23. The company’s revenue also exceeded expectations, coming in at $1.6 billion compared to the anticipated $1.55 billion. This strong performance was partly attributed to the company’s "Fit to Win" program, which contributed $61 million in savings. In addition to the earnings announcement, O-I Glass expanded its incentive plan, increasing the share allocation for awards by 9 million to a total of 33.6 million shares. Shareholders also ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2025. Meanwhile, RBC Capital reiterated its Outperform rating on O-I Glass, citing the company’s turnaround strategy as a key factor. BofA Securities also raised its price target for O-I Glass to $15 from $13, maintaining a Buy rating and expressing confidence in the company’s valuation and strategic initiatives. These developments reflect the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance performance and strategic positioning in the market.
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