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Ball Corporation reports recurring developments tied to its global aluminum packaging business for beverages, personal care and home care products. Company updates commonly cover U.S. GAAP and comparable earnings, aluminum packaging shipment trends, segment performance, free cash flow, and the effect of demand across North America, Europe and South America.
Ball news also includes board-declared dividends, share repurchases, financing activity and credit facilities, investor conference presentations, and governance or leadership changes. Recent company materials also reflect its focus on sustainable aluminum packaging and its completed acquisition of a majority stake in European beverage can manufacturer Benepack.
Ball (NYSE: BALL) reported strong first quarter 2026 results on May 5, 2026. On a U.S. GAAP basis, first-quarter diluted EPS was $0.77 vs. $0.63 a year ago on sales of $3.60 billion. Comparable diluted EPS was $0.94 vs. $0.77, up 22.1%.
Comparable operating earnings were $387 million (up 9.9%). Global aluminum packaging shipments rose 0.8%. The company remains on track to return at least $800 million to shareholders and expects 2026 comparable EPS growth of 10%+ and free cash flow > $900 million.
Ball (NYSE: BALL) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2026.
The company also scheduled its First Quarter 2026 earnings release for May 5, 2026 before market open and a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET with replay and transcript to follow.
Ball (NYSE: BALL) will report first quarter 2026 earnings on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, before the New York Stock Exchange opens. The company will hold its regular quarterly conference call at 6:30 a.m. MT (8:30 a.m. ET) that day and will provide a webcast and replay.
North American callers may join the live Q&A at 877-497-9071; international callers at +1 201-689-8727. A taped replay and transcript will be available within 48 hours at www.ball.com/investors under "Financial Results."
Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) released its 2025 Combined Annual and Sustainability Report, reporting a record year driven by commercial and operational excellence.
Key metrics include $13.16 billion in net sales, 111.9 billion units shipped, $474 million invested, 74% recycled aluminum use and 84% renewable electricity.
Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) will present at the Bank of America 2026 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference on February 26, 2026. Ron Lewis, chief executive officer, and Dan Rabbitt, chief financial officer, are scheduled to speak at 10:30 a.m. ET.
Investors can listen via live webcast as the company discusses its business strategy and outlook.
Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) reported full‑year 2025 U.S. GAAP diluted EPS of $3.30 and fourth quarter EPS of $0.75; comparable diluted EPS were $3.57 full‑year and $0.91 for Q4. The company generated record adjusted free cash flow of $956 million, returned $1.54 billion to shareholders, and completed an 80% acquisition of Benepack for about €184 million. Ball expects 2026 comparable EPS growth of 10+% and free cash flow greater than $900 million, driven by aluminum packaging volume growth and operational leverage.
Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026.
The company also said it will report Q4 2025 earnings on February 3, 2026 before market open and will host a webcast and conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET.
Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) will release its fourth quarter 2025 earnings on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 before the New York Stock Exchange opens. The company will hold its regular quarterly conference call at 7:00 a.m. Mountain Time / 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss results and performance. Investors can join via webcast at the company’s earnings page and participate in the live Q&A using the listed North American and international phone numbers.
A taped replay and transcript will be available within 48 hours at www.ball.com/investors under "Financial Results."
Ball (NYSE: BALL) agreed to acquire an 80% stake in Benepack’s European beverage can manufacturing businesses, covering two production facilities in Belgium and Hungary.
The transaction is for an estimated €184 million, with the remaining 20% retained by existing Benepack shareholders. All required regulatory clearances have been received and the transactions are expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Ball said the deal expands its European footprint, supports long-term volume and EVA dollar growth with key customers, and reinforces aluminum beverage cans as a sustainable packaging choice.
Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) completed the closing of new senior secured credit facilities totaling $3.5 billion on Nov. 25, 2025.
The package includes a U.S. dollar revolving facility, a multicurrency revolving facility and a U.S. dollar term loan that matures in 2030. Ball said it will use net proceeds to refinance its existing senior secured facilities entered into on June 28, 2022, and for general corporate purposes.
The company described the facilities as strengthening its financial position via a diverse bank syndicate and providing flexibility to pursue strategic initiatives while supporting a long-term capital structure.