Ball (NYSE:BALL) Stock Price Expected to Rise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Analyst Says

Ball (NYSE:BALL) had its price objective boosted by investment analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $50.00 to $60.00 in a research note issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target indicates a potential downside of 9.49% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other analysts have also commented on BALL. Raymond James Financial assumed coverage on shares of Ball in a report on Wednesday, October 15th. They set a “market perform” rating for the company. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on Ball from $60.00 to $70.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Mizuho lifted their price objective on Ball from $58.00 to $70.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Ball in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on Ball from $64.00 to $71.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Ball currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $68.46.

Ball Stock Performance

Ball stock opened at $66.29 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $17.76 billion, a PE ratio of 19.97, a PEG ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 1.13. The company has a current ratio of 1.11, a quick ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26. Ball has a 1 year low of $43.51 and a 1 year high of $66.97. The company’s 50-day moving average is $53.76 and its two-hundred day moving average is $51.93.

Ball (NYSE:BALL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The company reported $0.91 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.90 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $3.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.11 billion. Ball had a net margin of 6.93% and a return on equity of 18.10%. Ball’s revenue was up 16.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.84 EPS. Ball has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.930- EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Ball will post 3.48 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Brighton Jones LLC raised its holdings in shares of Ball by 41.2% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 5,245 shares of the company’s stock worth $289,000 after acquiring an additional 1,531 shares during the period. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Ball by 402.8% during the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 83,995 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,356,000 after purchasing an additional 67,289 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC increased its holdings in Ball by 10.6% during the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 6,167 shares of the company’s stock worth $321,000 after purchasing an additional 590 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Ball in the 2nd quarter valued at about $453,000. Finally, Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of Ball by 2.9% in the second quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. now owns 40,861 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,292,000 after purchasing an additional 1,143 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.51% of the company’s stock.

More Ball News

Here are the key news stories impacting Ball this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Ball reported better‑than‑expected Q4 results and raised FY guidance; coverage highlighted a revenue beat and improved margins, which helped push the stock to a 52‑week high. Ball Hits New 52-Week High on Better-Than-Expected Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at Jefferies, Mizuho and Truist raised price targets (Jefferies: $64→$71; Mizuho: $58→$70; Truist: $69→$75) and reiterated buy/outperform views — these upgrades add upside thesis momentum and likely supported buying. Analyst Price Target Raises Mizuho Note Truist Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Company presentation and earnings materials (Q4 results and investor slides) were posted publicly — useful for investors who want detail on segment performance, margins and guidance. Earnings Call Presentation
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its target from $50 to $60 but retained a “neutral” rating; the $60 target sits below the current market price, which could limit near‑term upside for investors focused on sell‑side targets. JPMorgan Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Other links in your feed (MLB ball‑strike system, Dragon Ball entertainment items, Hornets/Lonzo coverage) are unrelated to Ball Corporation’s packaging business and unlikely to affect the stock. MLB Article

Ball Company Profile

Ball Corporation is a leading provider of sustainable aluminum packaging solutions and advanced aerospace technologies. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, the company serves customers in the beverage, food and aerosol markets through a global network of manufacturing facilities. With an emphasis on sustainability and innovation, Ball designs and produces metal cans, bottles and ends that support recycling and reduce environmental impact.

The company’s packaging segment specializes in beverage cans for soft drinks, beer and energy drinks, as well as metal packaging for food and personal care applications.