Ball (NYSE:BALL) Reaches New 52-Week High on Strong Earnings

Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL)’s share price reached a new 52-week high during trading on Tuesday following a stronger than expected earnings report. The company traded as high as $60.89 and last traded at $60.4790, with a volume of 357904 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $56.69.

The company reported $0.91 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.90 by $0.01. Ball had a net margin of 5.36% and a return on equity of 17.89%. The business had revenue of $3.35 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.11 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.84 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 16.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Ball has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.930- EPS.

Ball Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 16th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.3%. Ball’s payout ratio is currently 32.52%.

Ball News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Ball this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat Street estimates: Ball reported $0.91 EPS vs. $0.90 consensus and revenue of $3.35B (vs. ~$3.11B est.), driven by higher volumes and favorable price/mix. This is the main driver of today’s positive share reaction. BALL’s Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Up Y/Y on Higher Volumes
• Positive Sentiment: Strong cash flow and shareholder returns: Ball reported record adjusted free cash flow of $956M for 2025 and returned $1.54B via buybacks/dividends — supports buyback-fueled EPS accretion and underpins valuation. Ball Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: M&A expands European footprint: Completed majority stake in Benepack (European beverage can maker), boosting capacity and strategic positioning in aluminum packaging. Ball Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment supportive: Brokerages have issued a consensus “Moderate Buy,” reinforcing buy-side interest after the quarter. Ball Corporation Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy”
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor materials and call available: Company released press materials, slide deck and conference call transcript providing detail on segment performance and outlook for FY‑2026. Use these to judge sustainability of volume gains and margin recovery. Listen to Conference Call / View Press Release
• Negative Sentiment: FY‑2026 EPS guide slightly below consensus: Ball set FY‑2026 EPS guidance at ~3.93 vs. the street near 3.98 — the modest shortfall caps upside and explains some caution despite the beat. Listen to Conference Call / View Press Release
• Negative Sentiment: Margin pressure from higher costs: Management noted that higher input and operating costs weighed on segment margins in Q4 — investors should watch margin recovery timelines and pricing cadence. BALL’s Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Up Y/Y on Higher Volumes

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have recently commented on BALL. Truist Financial lifted their price target on Ball from $65.00 to $69.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. 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. Morgan Stanley set a $63.00 target price on shares of Ball and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Wells Fargo & Company raised shares of Ball from an “underweight” rating to an “overweight” rating and raised their price target for the company from $48.00 to $60.00 in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Raymond James Financial started coverage on shares of Ball in a report on Wednesday, October 15th. They set a “market perform” rating on the stock. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Ball has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $62.83.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ball

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted its holdings in Ball by 2.6% in the second quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 8,210,060 shares of the company’s stock valued at $460,502,000 after buying an additional 207,733 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. raised its position in shares of Ball by 14.9% in the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 4,651,348 shares of the company’s stock worth $234,521,000 after acquiring an additional 602,137 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its stake in shares of Ball by 13.5% in the 3rd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 3,828,298 shares of the company’s stock valued at $193,003,000 after purchasing an additional 455,089 shares during the period. Boston Partners boosted its position in shares of Ball by 2.1% during the 3rd quarter. Boston Partners now owns 3,816,297 shares of the company’s stock valued at $192,402,000 after purchasing an additional 79,700 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Ball during the second quarter worth approximately $192,463,000. 86.51% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Ball Stock Up 9.0%

The company has a quick ratio of 0.72, a current ratio of 1.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $53.13 and a 200 day moving average of $51.74. The firm has a market cap of $16.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.11, a PEG ratio of 1.12 and a beta of 1.13.

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.