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Ball (BALL)
NYSE:BALL
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 30, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.85Last Year’s EPS
0.76Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 10 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented strong financial and operational achievements — record adjusted free cash flow, record comparable diluted EPS, market outperformance in volumes, significant shareholder returns, and major progress on cost savings and profit-per-can gains — while candidly identifying manageable near-term challenges such as Millersburg start-up and tariff-related costs (~$35 million), integration and ramp timing for recent acquisitions, and capacity constraints in North America. Overall, the positives (records, cash generation, buybacks, strong EMEA performance and disciplined capital allocation) substantially outweigh the temporary headwinds, with management providing clear targets and mitigation plans for 2026 and beyond.Company Guidance
Record Adjusted Free Cash Flow
Adjusted free cash flow reached $956 million in 2025, a new company record and a 2.4x increase year-over-year.
Record Comparable Diluted EPS
Comparable diluted earnings per share were a record $3.57 in 2025, up 13% versus 2024.
Strong Volume Growth and Market Outperformance
Global shipped volumes were up 6% in Q4 and 4.1% for the full year 2025; Ball outpaced the can market in multiple regions (e.g., North & Central America volumes +4.8% FY, EMEA +5.5% FY, South America +4.2% FY).
Material Shareholder Returns
Returned $1.54 billion to shareholders in 2025 via $1.32 billion of share repurchases and dividends; shares outstanding reduced to 265 million (a 16% reduction over 2 years).
Segment Profitability and Operating Leverage
Fourth-quarter comparable operating earnings up 6.8% and full-year comparable earnings up 5.6%; EMEA segment comparable operating earnings rose 36.7% in Q4 and 19% for FY 2025, with profit-per-can expansion of more than 30% since 2019 in EMEA and North America.
Strategic M&A to Expand Footprint
Closed acquisition of 2 Benepack beverage can facilities in Europe to strengthen regional footprint; Benepack expected to do ~ $1.7 billion of volumes in the near term with attractive EVA potential.
Disciplined Capital Allocation and Financial Targets
Management reiterated 10%+ comparable diluted EPS growth algorithm for 2026, expects free cash flow > $900 million in 2026, will repurchase at least $600 million of shares and return ~$800 million total to shareholders in 2026; capex expected to be in line with depreciation.
Balance Sheet and Leverage Discipline
Net debt to EBITDA ended 2025 at 2.8x and management targets reducing leverage toward ~2.5x over time while still returning capital to shareholders; 2026 year-end net debt/EBITDA guidance ~2.7x.
BALL Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
BALL Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 03, 2026 | $56.69 | $61.77 | +8.96% |
Nov 04, 2025 | $46.92 | $47.64 | +1.53% |
Aug 05, 2025 | $57.16 | $53.88 | -5.75% |
May 06, 2025 | $51.25 | $51.08 | -0.33% |
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FAQ
When does Ball (BALL) report earnings?
Ball (BALL) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 30, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Ball (BALL) earnings time?
Ball (BALL) earnings time is at Apr 30, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is BALL EPS forecast?
BALL EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.85.