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.

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Q3 2025

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.

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)	- / -	0.91	―	―	―
Aug 05, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.87 / 0.76	0.74	2.70% (+0.02)	―	―
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
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%
Aug 01, 2024	$62.95	$63.65	+1.11%

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