6 top glass company stocks to buy in 2024

The best glass company stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

Top 6 stocks of Nov 2024

The top glass stocks included on this page all trade on the S&P 500, have an analyst recommendation of "Buy" or better and are sorted by year-to-date performance.

1. O-I Glass (OI)
2. Corning Incorporated (GLW)
3. Apogee Enterprises (APOG)
4. Methode Electronics (MEI)
5. View (VIEW)
6. Crown Electrokinetics (CRKN)

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How to invest in glass company stocks

1. Choose an online stock trading platform. Choose from our Top Picks above, use our comparison table below or jump straight to the best stock trading apps of 2024.
2. Sign up for an account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
3. Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like OI or GLW.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

Take a deeper dive into glass company stocks

If you're interested in investing in the glass industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.

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1. O-I Glass (OI)

O-I Glass, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of glass containers to food and beverage manufacturers primarily in the Americas, Europe, and internationally. The company produces glass containers for alcoholic beverages, including beer, flavored malt beverages, spirits, and wine.

O-I Glass stock opened the day at $13.33 after a previous close of $12.97. The latest price was $12.97 (25-minute delay). O-I Glass is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD6.6 billion and employs 23,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,979,481,728
• PEG ratio: 0.8294

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2. Corning Incorporated (GLW)

Corning Incorporated engages in the display technologies, optical communications, environmental technologies, specialty materials, and life sciences businesses in the United States and internationally. The company's Display Technologies segment offers glass substrates for flat panel displays, including liquid crystal displays and organic light-emitting diodes that are used in televisions, notebook computers, desktop monitors, tablets, and handheld devices. Its Optical Communications segment provides optical fibers and cables; and hardware and equipment products, such as cable assemblies, fiber optic hardware and connectors, optical components and couplers, closures, network interface devices, and other accessories for the telecommunications industry, businesses, governments, and individuals.

Corning Incorporated stock opened the day at $46.58 after a previous close of $46.49. The latest price was $46.49 (25-minute delay). Corning Incorporated is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$12.6 billion and employs 49,800 staff.

• Market capitalization: $40,284,635,136
• P/E ratio: 247.6316
• PEG ratio: 0.6042

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3. Apogee Enterprises (APOG)

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. provides architectural products and services for enclosing buildings, and glass and acrylic products used for preservation, protection, and enhanced viewing in the United States, Canada, and Brazil. The company operates in four segments: Architectural Framing Systems, Architectural Glass, Architectural Services, and Large-Scale Optical (LSO).

Apogee Enterprises stock opened the day at $83.32 after a previous close of $82.03. The latest price was $82.03 (25-minute delay). Apogee Enterprises is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.4 billion and employs 4,400 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,820,171,776
• P/E ratio: 17.5
• PEG ratio: 1.57

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4. Methode Electronics (MEI)

Methode Electronics, Inc. designs, engineers, and produces mechatronic products worldwide. It operates through four segments: Automotive, Industrial, Interface, and Medical.

Methode Electronics stock opened the day at $9.76 after a previous close of $9.30. The latest price was $9.30 (25-minute delay). Methode Electronics is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.1 billion and employs 7,500 staff.

• Market capitalization: $342,582,368
• PEG ratio: 1.16

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5. View (VIEW)

View, Inc. , a technology company, manufactures and sells smart building products. Its product portfolio includes View Smart Glass that comprise electrochromic glass panels in the form of insulating glass units; Controls, Software and Services, a network infrastructure comprising wiring and controls system that provides a network addressable location, as well as software and algorithms that control the behavior of glass panel in real time; and View Net, a cloud-connected network infrastructure offering that can incorporate and power smart building devices.

View stock opened the day at $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (25-minute delay). View is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$128.8 million and employs 455 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,342,123

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6. Crown Electrokinetics (CRKN)

Crown Electrokinetics Corp. develops and sells optical switching films in the United States. It operates in two segments, Electrokinetic Film Technology and Fiber Optics.

Crown Electrokinetics stock opened the day at $0.91 after a previous close of $0.88. The latest price was $0.88 (25-minute delay). Crown Electrokinetics is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$5.4 million and employs 42 staff.

• Market capitalization: $6,943,257
• P/E ratio: 0.0003

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Bottom line

While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in glass company stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — glass company stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the glass industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.

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