Ball Corporation (BALL)
NYSE:BALL
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BALL Stock Chart & Stats
$64.48
-$0.42(-0.78%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$64.48
-$0.42(-0.78%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$44.83 - $68.29
Previous CloseN/A
Volume557.55K
Average Volume (3M)2.99M
Market Cap
$15.17B
Enterprise Value$21.63B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$730.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$7.81B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.2
Beta0.44
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.98Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.53%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.48
Shares Outstanding266,246,520
10 Day Avg. Volume3,009,360
30 Day Avg. Volume2,987,091
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.21
Price to Book (P/B)2.68
Price to Sales (P/S)1.10
P/FCF Ratio18.44
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.43
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.59
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.10
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.17
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$69.29Price Target Upside7.45% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)4
Revenue Forecast (FY)$14.51B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Corporate LeadershipThe appointment of Daniel Rabbitt as interim CFO brings someone with significant experience at Ball Corp, suggesting stability during the transition.
Financial PerformanceBall Corp reaffirmed its guidance of 11-14% EPS growth, indicating a positive outlook for the company's financial performance.
Shareholder ReturnsBALL is on track to return over $1.5 billion to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases in 2025.
Bears Say
Industry ChallengesThe beverage can industry could face mounting multi-year headwinds, including potential volume impacts from changes in SNAP benefits and other factors.
Leadership ChangesInvestors might be surprised by the news of CFO Howard Yu stepping down after only a short time in the role.
Market ExpectationsThe current share price is seen as pricing in a high probability of achieving EPS targets in 2025 and beyond, which is viewed as optimistic given macro conditions.
Ball News
BALL FAQ
What was Ball Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ball Corporation lowest stock price was $44.83 and its highest was $68.29 in the past 12 months.
What is Ball Corporation’s market cap?
Ball Corporation’s market cap is $15.17B.
When is Ball Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ball Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 44 days.
How were Ball Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Ball Corporation released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $0.94 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.845 by $0.095.
Is Ball Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ball Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ball Corporation pay dividends?
Ball Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.53%. See more information on Ball Corporation dividends here
What is Ball Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Ball Corporation’s EPS estimate is 0.98.
How many shares outstanding does Ball Corporation have?
Ball Corporation has 266,246,520 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ball Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ball Corporation reported an EPS of $0.94 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.845. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.269%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ball Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BALL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Ball Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$69.29 (7.45% Upside)
$69.29 (7.45% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
BALL Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 493.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
4.82%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.29%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ball Corporation
Ball Corporation serves as a global provider of aluminum packaging solutions for a broad spectrum of industries, including beverages, personal care items, and household goods. Its extensive reach covers the United States, Brazil, and numerous international markets. The company's operations are strategically divided into four primary business segments: Beverage Packaging for North and Central America; Beverage Packaging for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; Beverage Packaging for South America; and its dedicated Aerospace division. Within its packaging enterprise, Ball is a key manufacturer and supplier of aluminum beverage containers, catering to producers of carbonated soft drinks, beer, energy drinks, and other liquid products. Its product line also encompasses extruded aluminum aerosol containers, innovative reclosable aluminum bottles, aluminum cups, and aluminum slugs. Beyond packaging, Ball Corporation maintains a substantial presence in the aerospace sector. Here, it develops advanced spacecraft, intricate sensors and instruments, sophisticated radio frequency systems, and other cutting-edge technologies. These specialized offerings support civil, commercial, and national security aerospace initiatives. Its aerospace portfolio includes defense hardware, tactical antenna and video solutions, space hardware for both operational and civilian applications, and comprehensive systems engineering services. The company also undertakes the design, production, and rigorous testing of satellites, remote sensing devices, and associated ground control hardware and software, in addition to providing launch vehicle integration and satellite operational support. Furthermore, Ball supplies highly specialized components to government agencies and their prime contractors, such as target identification, warning, and attitude control systems; cryogenic systems with integrated sensor cooling devices; star trackers; and fast-steering mirrors. Established in 1880, Ball Corporation's corporate headquarters are located in Westminster, Colorado.
BALL Company Deck
BALL Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a predominately positive operational and financial picture: management delivered better‑than‑expected operating performance (10% comparable operating earnings growth) and strong EPS growth (+22% YoY), reinforced by disciplined capital allocation (EVA), a clear shareholder return plan ($800M), and confidence in full‑year objectives (10%+ EPS growth, >$900M free cash flow). Near‑term headwinds exist (Q1 South America softness, $35M start‑up costs, elevated corporate costs, and commodity/energy inflation), but many are described as transitory or managed via pass‑throughs and operating levers. On balance, highlights—both quantitative (EPS, operating earnings, cash flow guidance, EMEA acquisition) and qualitative (operational discipline, contract portfolio, high utilization)—outweigh the manageable lowlights, supporting a constructive outlook for 2026 and the longer term.View all BALL earnings summariesBALL Net sales Breakdown
47.76% Beverage packaging, North and Central America
30.26% Beverage packaging, EMEA
16.43% Beverage packaging, South America
5.55% Other
BALL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$69.29
▲(7.45% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.22% Insiders
27.41% Mutual Funds
14.63% Other Institutional Investors
27.27% Public Companies and
Individual Investors