The earnings call highlighted strong financial returns to shareholders, significant EPS growth, and robust performance in EMEA and South America. However, challenges in North America due to margin pressure, operational inefficiencies, and tariff impacts, along with underperformance in Brazil, were noted. While positive aspects were considerable, the presence of several operational challenges and headwinds balanced the sentiment.

Company Guidance

During the Ball Corporation Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, the company provided detailed guidance and metrics for the fiscal year. The call highlighted a strong financial performance, with $1.13 billion returned to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends. Ball Corporation reported a 22% increase in second quarter comparable diluted earnings per share, reaching $0.90, compared to $0.74 in the second quarter of 2024. Comparable net earnings for the quarter were $249 million, driven by higher volume and cost management initiatives. The company anticipates delivering 12% to 15% growth in comparable diluted EPS for 2025 and expects global beverage can shipments to grow above the long-term 2% to 3% range. Additionally, segment operating earnings in South America increased by 38%, while EMEA saw a 14% increase. The company plans to repurchase at least $1.3 billion in shares for the year, with CapEx expected to be slightly below the D&A at $600 million. Ball Corporation remains focused on operational excellence and disciplined cost control, with an anticipated full-year effective tax rate slightly above 22% and total interest expense around $300 million.

Strong Return to Shareholders

Ball Corporation returned $1.13 billion to shareholders via share repurchases and dividends in the second quarter of 2025.

EPS Growth

2025 second quarter comparable diluted earnings per share increased by 22% to $0.90 from $0.74 in the second quarter of 2024.

Robust Performance in EMEA and South America

EMEA second quarter segment volume remained robust with a 14% increase in segment comparable operating earnings. South America saw a 38% increase in segment comparable operating earnings.

Global Beverage Can Shipments

Global beverage can shipments grew by 4.3% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025.

Ball (BALL) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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BALL Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 30, 2025	2025 (Q3)	1.03 / -	0.91	―	―	―
Aug 05, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.87 / 0.90	0.74	21.62% (+0.16)	―
May 06, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.70 / 0.76	0.68	11.76% (+0.08)	―
Feb 04, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.80 / 0.84	0.78	7.69% (+0.06)	―
Oct 31, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.86 / 0.91	0.83	9.64% (+0.08)	―
Aug 01, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.70 / 0.74	0.61	21.31% (+0.13)	―
Apr 26, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.55 / 0.68	0.69	-1.45% (>-0.01)	―
Feb 01, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.74 / 0.78	0.44	77.27% (+0.34)	―
Nov 02, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.80 / 0.83	0.75	10.67% (+0.08)	―
Aug 03, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.61 / 0.61	0.82	-25.61% (-0.21)	―

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BALL Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 05, 2025	$57.61	$54.30	-5.75%
May 06, 2025	$51.66	$51.49	-0.33%
Feb 04, 2025	$55.26	$51.45	-6.89%
Oct 31, 2024	$63.50	$58.62	-7.69%

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FAQ

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Ball (BALL) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 30, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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BALL EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 1.04.

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