Ball Corp.'s Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Margins Dip Y/Y
BALL tops Q1 estimates with strong revenue and earnings growth, but rising costs squeeze margins despite higher volumes and favorable pricing across regions.
BALL - Ball Corporation
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Ball Corporation (BALL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Ball Corporation (BALL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Ball (BALL) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Although the revenue and EPS for Ball (BALL) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Ball (BALL) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
Ball (BALL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.94 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.85 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.76 per share a year ago.
Ball Reports Strong First Quarter 2026 Results
Highlights First quarter U.S. GAAP total diluted earnings per share of 77 cents vs. 63 cents in 2025 First quarter comparable diluted earnings per share of 94 cents vs.
Ball Corp. Set to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
BALL heads into Q1 earnings with sales and profit growth expected, but the model signals no clear beat as tariff costs and mixed segment outlook weigh.
Board Declares Quarterly Dividend
WESTMINSTER, Colo., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation 's (NYSE: BALL) board of directors (the "Board") today declared a cash dividend of 20 cents per share, payable June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2026.
Ball (BALL) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
Ball (BALL) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Cwm LLC Acquires 17,114 Shares of Ball Corporation $BALL
Cwm LLC raised its stake in shares of Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) by 56.3% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 47,494 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 17,114 shares during the period. Cwm LLC's holdings in Ball were worth $2,516,000
Ball Corporation Isn't Prepared For An Upgrade Yet
Ball Corporation remains a Hold, as shares are fairly valued relative to peers despite recent outperformance. 2025 saw revenue rise to $13.16B and net income more than double to $912M, driven by higher aluminum prices and volumes. Management projects 10%+ EPS growth for 2026, aided by recent acquisitions and ongoing portfolio optimization.
Ball Corporation $BALL Shares Sold by Lbp Am Sa
Lbp Am Sa decreased its holdings in Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) by 86.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 71,762 shares of the company's stock after selling 468,516 shares during the period. Lbp Am Sa's holdings in
Ball to Announce First Quarter Earnings on May 5, 2026
WESTMINSTER, Colo., April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) will announce its first quarter 2026 earnings on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 before trading begins on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Ball Corporation Releases 2025 Combined Annual and Sustainability Report
Record-breaking year driven by financial discipline, Commercial and Operational Excellence, powered by its people WESTMINSTER, Colo., March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) today released its 2025 Combined Annual and Sustainability Report, providing stakeholders a comprehensive overview of the year including performance across each segment of the company's global aluminum packaging business.
Ball Corporation $BALL Shares Purchased by Broyhill Asset Management LLC
Broyhill Asset Management LLC increased its position in Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) by 15.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 61,393 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 8,145 shares during the period.
Ball Corporation $BALL Stake Lessened by American Century Companies Inc.
American Century Companies Inc. cut its stake in Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) by 13.2% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 490,924 shares of the company's stock after selling 74,651 shares during the period. American Century Companies
Why Is Ball (BALL) Down 0.1% Since Last Earnings Report?
Ball (BALL) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Ball Corporation $BALL Stock Position Raised by Citigroup Inc.
Citigroup Inc. grew its position in shares of Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) by 9.8% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 216,061 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 19,241 shares during the quarter. Citigroup
Ball Corporation (BALL) Presents at Bank of America 2026 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference Transcript
Ball Corporation (BALL) Presents at Bank of America 2026 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference Transcript
Ball Corporation $BALL Shares Sold by Delaney Dennis R
Delaney Dennis R lowered its stake in Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) by 66.4% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 5,230 shares of the company's stock after selling 10,335 shares during the quarter. Delaney Dennis R's holdings in Ball
Price Targets
Ball Corp. upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at Raymond James
$73.00
(was $64.03)
Matt Roberts
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Raymond James
Ball Corp. price target raised to $75 from $69 at Truist
$75.00
(was $63.26)
Truist Financial
Ball Corp. price target raised to $66 from $58 at UBS
$66.00
(was $63.26)
UBS
Ball Corp. price target raised to $66 from $63 at Morgan Stanley
$66.00
(was $63.12)
Morgan Stanley
Ball Corp. price target raised to $70 from $58 at Mizuho
$70.00
(was $61.77)
Mizuho Securities
Ball Corp. price target raised to $75 from $63 at Baird
$75.00
(was $62.75)
Ghansham Panjabi
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Robert W. Baird
Ball Corp. price target raised to $70 from $60 at Wells Fargo
$70.00
(was $61.77)
Wells Fargo
Ball Corp. price target raised to $67 from $63 at RBC Capital
$67.00
(was $56.03)
Arun Viswanathan
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RBC Capital
Ball Corp. downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight at Morgan Stanley
$63.00
(was $53.53)
Morgan Stanley
Ball Corp. price target raised to $69 from $65 at Truist
$69.00
(was $53.91)
Michael Roxland
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Truist Financial
Ball Corp. upgraded to Overweight from Underweight at Wells Fargo
$60.00
(was $53.91)
Wells Fargo
Ball Corp. price target lowered to $48 from $54 at Wells Fargo
$48.00
(was $47.58)
Gabe Hajde
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Wells Fargo
Ball Corp. price target lowered to $65 from $69 at Truist
$65.00
(was $47.40)
Truist Financial
Ball Corp. price target lowered to $55 from $61 at UBS
$55.00
(was $50.09)
Joshua Spector
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UBS
Ball Corp. price target lowered to $61 from $68 at Mizuho
$61.00
(was $50.48)
Mizuho Securities
Ball Corp. price target lowered to $78 from $83 at Loop Capital
$78.00
(was $51.68)
Alton Stump
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Loop Capital Markets
Ball Corp. upgraded to Neutral from Sell at UBS
$58.00
(was $52.01)
Joshua Spector
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UBS
Ball Corp. price target lowered to $75 from $77 at RBC Capital
$75.00
(was $67.29)
Arun Viswanathan
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RBC Capital
Morgan Stanley Upgrades Ball Corp (BALL) to Overweight
$78.00
(was $63.90)
Stefan Diaz
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Morgan Stanley
Baird Upgrades Ball Corp (BALL) to Outperform
$70.00
(was $62.20)
Ghansham Panjabi
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Robert W. Baird