Ball Corporation (BALL)

Currency in USD
59.00
+1.89(+3.31%)
Closed·
59.000.00(0.00%)
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Unusual trading volume
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Fair Value
Day's Range
58.3560.28
52 wk Range
44.8368.29
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
57.11
Open
58.53
Day's Range
58.35-60.28
52 wk Range
44.83-68.29
Volume
5.56M
Average Volume (3m)
2.31M
1-Year Change
16.4627%
Book Value / Share
21.11
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
70.86
Upside
+20.10%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
6 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

Ball Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

11 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
15 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 70.86
(+20.10% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Hold64.00+8.47%66.00MaintainMay 06, 2026
Wells Fargo
Buy71.00+20.34%70.00MaintainMay 06, 2026
Raymond James
Buy73.00+23.73%-UpgradeApr 21, 2026
RBC Capital
Buy75.00+27.12%71.00MaintainApr 17, 2026
Truist Securities
Buy77.00+30.51%75.00MaintainApr 14, 2026

Ball Corporation SWOT Analysis


Global Packaging Giant
Ball Corporation, a $16.3 billion market cap leader in sustainable packaging, faces challenges and opportunities in the evolving beverage industry landscape
Financial Resilience
Explore Ball's robust performance with $12 billion Q1 revenue, 20.4% gross margin, and projected 11-14% EPS growth for 2025 despite market headwinds
Strategic Expansion
Delve into Ball's international growth strategy, with 6-8% projected growth in South America and mid-single-digit increases in Europe driving future success
Analyst Perspectives
Learn about Ball's average price target of $66.43, ranging from $57 to $80, reflecting diverse views on the company's growth potential and market challenges
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Ball Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Ball Corp Q1 2026 EPS hit $0.94, beating forecast of $0.84; revenue reached $3.6B vs. expected $3.34B, driven by cost management.
  • Stock declined 4.14% in pre-market to $60.42 despite earnings beat, reflecting market caution over startup costs and broader conditions.
  • Global beverage volumes rose 1%, comparable operating earnings up 10% YoY; North America and EMEA showed solid growth momentum.
  • Company projects 2026 free cash flow exceeding $900M with continued EPS growth; maintains 54-year dividend payment streak at 1.31% yield.
  • CEO Hayes emphasized disciplined capital allocation and operational excellence; new facility startup costs may pressure near-term profitability.
Last Updated: 2026-05-05, 10:00 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 05, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.94 / 0.84
Revenue / Forecast
3.6B / 3.34B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 3.48%
Dividend Yield
1.30%
Industry Median 3.27%
Annualized payout
0.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+5.92%
Growth Streak

BALL Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
16.8x23.8x3.0x
PEG Ratio
0.16−0.740.00
Price/Book
2.8x1.8x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
1.1x1.2x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
21.2%23.8%25.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Ball Corporation supplies aluminum packaging products for the beverage, personal care, and household products industries in the United States, Brazil, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells aluminum beverage containers to fillers of carbonated soft drinks, beer, energy drinks, and other beverages. It manufactures and sells extruded aluminum aerosol containers, recloseable aluminum bottles, aluminum cups, and aluminum slugs. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado.

Employees
16000

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
131.27M49.32%7.74B
Other Institutional Investors
104.43M39.24%6.16B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
30.46M11.44%1.80B
Total
266.15M100.00%15.7B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
The Vanguard Group, Inc.11.83%31,479,6691,857,300
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.9.81%26,112,3121,540,626

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FAQ

What Is the Ball (BALL) Stock Price Today?

The Ball stock price today is 59.00 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Ball Trade On?

Ball is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Ball?

The stock symbol for Ball is "BALL."

Does Ball Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Ball dividend yield is 1.3%.

What Is the Ball Market Cap?

As of today, Ball market cap is 15.71B USD.

What Is Ball's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Ball EPS (TTM) is 3.48.

When Is the Next Ball Earnings Date?

Ball will release its next earnings report on Jul 30, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is BALL a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Ball Stock Split?

Ball has split 6 times.

How Many Employees Does Ball Have?

Ball has 16000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Ball (BALL)?

As of May 07, 2026, Ball (BALL) is trading at a price of 59.00 USD, with a previous close of 57.11 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 58.35 USD to 60.28 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 44.83 USD to 68.29 USD.

What Is Ball (BALL) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Ball is 70.86 USD, with a high estimate of 77 USD and a low estimate of 60 USD. 11 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +20.10% Upside potential.

What Is the BALL Premarket Price?

BALL's last pre-market stock price is 59.87 USD. The pre-market share volume is 670.00, and the stock has decreased by 2.76, or 4.83%.
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