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Ball Corporation(BALL)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
BALL•NYSE
$62.66
19.0× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutBall Corporation supplies aluminum packaging products for the beverage, personal care, and household products industries in the United States, Brazil, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Beverage Packaging, North and Central America; Beverage Packaging, Europe, Middle East and Africa; Beverage Packaging, South America; and Aerospace. The company manufactures and sells aluminum beverage containers to fillers of carbonated soft drinks, beer, energy drinks, and other beverages. It also develops spacecraft, sensors and instruments, radio frequency systems, and other technologies for the civil, commercial, and national security aerospace markets, as well as offers defense hardware, antenna and video tactical solutions, civil and operational space hardware, and systems engineering services. In addition, the company designs, manufactures, and tests satellites, remote sensors, and ground station control hardware and software; and provides launch vehicle integration and satellite operational services. Further, it offers target identification, warning, and attitude control systems and components; cryogenic systems and associated sensor cooling devices; star trackers; and fast-steering mirrors to the government agencies or their prime contractors. Additionally, the company manufactures and sells extruded aluminum aerosol containers, recloseable aluminum bottles, aluminum cups, and aluminum slugs. Ball Corporation was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado.Show more
- Revenue$13.16B+11.6%
- EBITDA$2.01B+24.8%
- Net Income$912M-77.2%
- EPS (Diluted)3.30-74.6%
- Gross Margin14.86%-4.7%
- EBITDA Margin15.29%+11.9%
- Operating Margin10.56%+25.6%
- Net Margin6.93%-79.6%
- ROE16.07%-80.4%
BALL Price & Volume
Ball Corporation (BALL) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Pure Play Packaging Transition Faces Margin Volatility
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Accelerating
Profitability:Moderate
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Fixed cost absorption volatility
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Ball Corporation has successfully pivoted to a pure-play packaging model, evidenced by a 16.2% revenue growth rate in 2026Q1, yet the company continues to grapple with significant operational leverage risks inherent in its $7.2 billion manufacturing infrastructure.
- While the divestiture of the Aerospace segment has simplified the business, investors should remain cautious of the erratic cash conversion cycles and the $4.4 billion goodwill balance that remains sensitive to long-term demand assumptions.
- Future performance will likely hinge on management's ability to stabilize operating margins, which have fluctuated between 5.1% and 14.1% over the past nine quarters.
Verdict Logic
while the company shows signs of revenue acceleration, the erratic OCF/NI ratio of -3.79 in 2026Q1 and the high debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 169.72 suggest that operational risks currently outweigh the potential for immediate margin expansion.
BALL Growth Metrics
Ball Corporation (BALL) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years5.12%
5 Years2.28%
3 Years-4.88%
TTM13.33%
Profit CAGR
10 Years12.49%
5 Years9.29%
3 Years8.25%
TTM86.65%
EPS CAGR
10 Years12.68%
5 Years13.53%
3 Years13.62%
TTM105.36%
Return on Capital
10 Years8.5%
5 Years8.72%
3 Years9.02%
Last Year10.37%
BALL Recent Earnings
Ball Corporation (BALL) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 10/12 qtrs (83%)●Beat Revenue 5/12 qtrs (42%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 5, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.94+11.2%
$0.84
Rev
$3.6B+7.8%
$3.3B
Q1 2026
Feb 3, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.91+1.1%
$0.90
Rev
$3.3B+7.5%
$3.1B
Q4 2025
Nov 4, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.02+0.0%
$1.02
Rev
$3.4B+1.6%
$3.3B
Q3 2025
Aug 5, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.90+3.4%
$0.87
Rev
$3.3B+4.1%
$3.2B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 5, 2026 | $0.94vs $0.84+11.2% | $3.6Bvs $3.3B+7.8% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 | $0.91vs $0.90+1.1% | $3.3Bvs $3.1B+7.5% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | $1.02vs $1.02+0.0% | $3.4Bvs $3.3B+1.6% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.90vs $0.87+3.4% | $3.3Bvs $3.2B+4.1% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest BALL News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Ball Corporation (BALL)
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Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Ball Corporation (BALL)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $62.66 | $16.68B | 18.99 | 11.55% | 6.93% | 16.07% | 1.27% | |
| $112.48 | $12.57B | 17.63 | 4.78% | 5.64% | 20.9% | — | |
| $42.15 | $6.21B | 12.29 | -0.61% | 9.43% | 48.39% | — | |
| $45.18 | $4.77B | 16.73 | 10.73% | 4.31% | 12.47% | — | |
| $127.69 | $8.22B | 21.72 | 5.42% | 9.98% | 18.64% | — | |
| $56.49 | $5.57B | 14.19 | 41.72% | 13.83% | 30.03% | — |
Compare BALL vs Peers
Ball Corporation (BALL) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
BALL SEC Filings & Documents
Ball Corporation (BALL) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
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May 5, 2026·SEC
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Apr 29, 2026·SEC
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Feb 3, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
210-Q Quarterly Reports
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BALL Frequently Asked Questions
Ball Corporation (BALL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Ball Corporation's revenue?
Ball Corporation (BALL) reported $13.64B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 525% increase from $2.18B in 1996.
How fast is Ball Corporation growing?
Ball Corporation (BALL) grew revenue by 11.6% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Is BALL profitable?
Yes, Ball Corporation (BALL) is profitable, generating $937.0M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (6.9% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does BALL pay dividends?
Yes, Ball Corporation (BALL) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.27%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is BALL's return on equity?
Ball Corporation (BALL) has a return on equity (ROE) of 16.1%. This is reasonable for most industries.
What is Ball Corporation's free cash flow?
Ball Corporation (BALL) generated $596.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.