Ball (NYSE:BALL) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Truist Financial Analyst Says

Ball (NYSE:BALL) had its price objective hoisted by equities researchers at Truist Financial from $69.00 to $75.00 in a research note issued on Wednesday, MarketBeat Ratings reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Truist Financial’s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 13.14% from the stock’s current price.

Several other equities analysts have also weighed in on the company. UBS Group lifted their price objective on Ball from $55.00 to $58.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Morgan Stanley set a $63.00 price target on shares of Ball and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $67.00 price objective on shares of Ball in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Bank of America raised shares of Ball from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $61.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Monday, November 17th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their target price on shares of Ball from $56.00 to $50.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, November 5th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Ball currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $68.46.

Ball Stock Up 2.3%

Shares of BALL opened at $66.29 on Wednesday. Ball has a fifty-two week low of $43.51 and a fifty-two week high of $66.97. The company’s fifty day moving average is $53.76 and its two-hundred day moving average is $51.93. The firm has a market cap of $17.76 billion, a PE ratio of 19.97, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 1.13. The company has a quick ratio of 0.72, a current ratio of 1.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26.

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Ball

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Sequent Planning LLC acquired a new position in shares of Ball in the fourth quarter worth about $483,000. North Dakota State Investment Board acquired a new stake in Ball during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $506,000. Canada Post Corp Registered Pension Plan increased its holdings in Ball by 34.0% during the 4th quarter. Canada Post Corp Registered Pension Plan now owns 5,671 shares of the company’s stock worth $300,000 after purchasing an additional 1,440 shares during the last quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans raised its position in shares of Ball by 4.8% in the 4th quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 37,600 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,992,000 after purchasing an additional 1,718 shares in the last quarter. Finally, New York Life Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Ball by 63.0% during the 4th quarter. New York Life Investment Management LLC now owns 60,190 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,188,000 after buying an additional 23,257 shares during the last quarter. 86.51% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Ball News Roundup

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.