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Ball (BALL)
NYSE:BALL
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 31, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.87Last Year’s EPS
0.74Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 12 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 06, 2025
|% Change Since: 1.81%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 31, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Ball Corporation demonstrated strong first quarter results with significant earnings growth and robust volume increases across key regions. However, challenges related to tariffs and pressure in the beer segment present ongoing concerns. The company remains optimistic about navigating these challenges through operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives.Company Guidance
In the Ball Corporation's first quarter 2025 earnings call, the company provided guidance with several key metrics. They reported a strong start to the year with $708 million returned to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends. The company anticipates delivering record adjusted free cash flow and comparable diluted earnings per share growth of 11% to 14% in 2025. First quarter global shipments increased by 2.6% year-over-year, with regional volumes strong in EMEA and slightly ahead of expectations in South America. North American growth was driven by non-alcoholic categories, offsetting pressures in mass beer. Ball expects global volume growth in the range of 2% to 3% and plans to repurchase at least $1.3 billion in shares in 2025, with a year-end net debt to comparable EBITDA ratio anticipated at 2.75x. Capital expenditures for 2025 are projected to be around $600 million, and the effective tax rate on comparable earnings is expected to be slightly above 22%. The company remains focused on operational excellence, disciplined cost management, and proactive navigation of external uncertainties.Strong Financial Performance
Ball Corporation reported a 12% increase in first quarter comparable diluted earnings per share, reaching $0.76 versus $0.68 in the first quarter of 2024. Comparable net earnings were $216 million.
Robust Regional Volume Growth
Ball's global shipments increased by 2.6% year over year in Q1 2025. Growth was driven by a strong performance across EMEA, South America, and North America with notable volume increases in non-alcoholic categories and energy drinks.
Operational Efficiency and Cost Management
The company effectively managed operational efficiencies and reduced interest expenses, which offset the earnings headwind from the sale of the Aerospace business.
Shareholder Returns
Ball Corporation returned $708 million to shareholders via share repurchases and dividends in Q1 2025 and plans to repurchase at least $1.3 billion worth of shares in 2025.
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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
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BALL Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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May 06, 2025 | $51.85 | $51.68 | -0.33% |
Feb 04, 2025 | $55.47 | $51.64 | -6.90% |
Oct 31, 2024 | $63.74 | $58.84 | -7.69% |
Aug 01, 2024 | $63.18 | $63.89 | +1.12% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Ball (BALL) report earnings?
Ball (BALL) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 31, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Ball (BALL) earnings time?
Ball (BALL) earnings time is at Jul 31, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is BALL EPS forecast?
BALL EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 0.87.
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