Jefferies Financial Group Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Ball (NYSE:BALL) Stock

Ball (NYSE:BALL) had its price target hoisted by stock analysts at Jefferies Financial Group from $64.00 to $71.00 in a research report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group’s target price indicates a potential upside of 7.11% from the stock’s current price.

Several other analysts also recently issued reports on BALL. 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. Bank of America upgraded shares of Ball from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $61.00 price objective for the company in a report on Monday, November 17th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered 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. Citigroup upgraded Ball from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price target for the company from $54.00 to $67.00 in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $67.00 price objective on shares of Ball in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $68.46.

Ball Stock Up 2.3%

BALL stock opened at $66.29 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $53.76 and its 200 day simple moving average is $51.93. The company has a market cap of $17.76 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.97, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 1.13. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26, a quick ratio of 0.72 and a current ratio of 1.11. Ball has a fifty-two week low of $43.51 and a fifty-two week high of $66.97.

Ball (NYSE:BALL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The company reported $0.91 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.90 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $3.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.11 billion. Ball had a return on equity of 18.10% and a net margin of 6.93%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.84 earnings per share. Ball has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.930- EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Ball will post 3.48 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Ball

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of BALL. Sequent Planning LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Ball during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $483,000. North Dakota State Investment Board purchased a new position in Ball in the fourth quarter worth $506,000. Canada Post Corp Registered Pension Plan increased its position in shares of Ball by 34.0% during the 4th quarter. Canada Post Corp Registered Pension Plan now owns 5,671 shares of the company’s stock valued at $300,000 after purchasing an additional 1,440 shares during the last quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans increased its position in shares of Ball by 4.8% during 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 during the last quarter. Finally, New York Life Investment Management LLC raised 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 worth $3,188,000 after purchasing an additional 23,257 shares during the period. 86.51% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Ball

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

About Ball

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.