Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd Has $257,000 Stock Position in Ball Corporation $BALL

Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd cut its stake in shares of Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) by 96.7% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 5,100 shares of the company’s stock after selling 148,177 shares during the quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd’s holdings in Ball were worth $257,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of BALL. Rosenberg Matthew Hamilton raised its position in Ball by 145.0% in the second quarter. Rosenberg Matthew Hamilton now owns 517 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 306 shares during the last quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new stake in Ball during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $46,000. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. grew its holdings in Ball by 4,236.8% during the 3rd quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 824 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,000 after acquiring an additional 805 shares during the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new position in Ball in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $47,000. Finally, IFP Advisors Inc raised its stake in shares of Ball by 103.2% during the second quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 1,142 shares of the company’s stock valued at $68,000 after acquiring an additional 580 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 86.51% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines 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

Ball Trading Up 2.3%

Shares of BALL stock opened at $66.29 on Friday. Ball Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $43.51 and a fifty-two week high of $66.97. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26, a quick ratio of 0.72 and a current ratio of 1.11. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $53.76 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $51.93. The company has a market cap of $17.76 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.97, a PEG ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 1.13.

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

Ball Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be paid a $0.20 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.2%. Ball’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 24.10%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently weighed in on BALL shares. Citigroup increased their price objective on Ball from $67.00 to $74.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price target on Ball from $64.00 to $71.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Bank of America upgraded Ball from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $61.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Monday, November 17th. UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $66.00 target price on shares of Ball in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $66.00 price target on shares of Ball in a report on Wednesday. Eight research 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 has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $68.46.

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.