Ball Corporation Reports Solid Q1 2025 Results

Ball Corporation ( (BALL) ) has released its Q1 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Ball Corporation presented to its investors.

Ball Corporation is a global leader in providing sustainable aluminum packaging solutions for the beverage, personal care, and household products industries. With a workforce of 16,000 employees worldwide, the company reported net sales of $11.80 billion in 2024, excluding its divested aerospace business.

In its first quarter of 2025, Ball Corporation reported a U.S. GAAP diluted earnings per share of 63 cents, a significant decrease from $11.61 in the previous year. However, the comparable diluted earnings per share rose to 76 cents from 68 cents in 2024. The company also highlighted a 2.6% increase in global aluminum packaging shipments and returned $612 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.

Key financial metrics showed that Ball Corporation’s net sales increased to $3.10 billion from $2.87 billion in the previous year. The company reported net earnings attributable to the corporation of $179 million, down from $3.69 billion in 2024, largely due to the sale of its aerospace business. The beverage packaging segments in North and Central America, EMEA, and South America all showed year-over-year growth in comparable operating earnings, driven by higher volumes and favorable price/mix.

Looking ahead, Ball Corporation remains optimistic about its 2025 objectives, aiming for an 11-14% growth in comparable diluted earnings per share. The company is focused on operational excellence, innovation, and sustainability to navigate near-term challenges and deliver long-term shareholder value. With a strong start to the year, Ball is confident in its ability to meet or exceed its financial goals, including returning at least $1.5 billion to shareholders by the end of the year.