O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE:OI) shares closed more than 4% higher on Wednesday following the company’s announcement, according to which it now expects Q2 adjusted EPS to exceed $0.65, above the previous guidance range of $0.55—0.60.
The company indicated that Q2 is progressing better than expected due to more favorable operating performance and higher net price. Glass container shipments are up roughly 1% quarter-to-date through May, in line with previous guidance of low-single-digit growth.
The company kept its full-year 2022 guidance unchanged, expecting adjusted EPS in the range of $1.85—$2.10.