Ball (NYSE:BALL) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Ball (NYSE:BALL) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 3.930- for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 3.960. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of Ball from $50.00 to $60.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Robert W. Baird set a $75.00 price objective on shares of Ball in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. UBS Group restated a “neutral” rating and set a $66.00 price objective on shares of Ball in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Morgan Stanley set a $66.00 target price on shares of Ball in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of Ball from $70.00 to $71.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Ball has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $69.40.

Ball Trading Up 4.0%

Shares of BALL traded up $2.30 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $59.41. The stock had a trading volume of 2,850,474 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,338,585. Ball has a fifty-two week low of $44.83 and a fifty-two week high of $68.29. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $61.97 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $56.49. The firm has a market cap of $15.81 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.91, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.22 and a beta of 1.06. The company has a current ratio of 1.11, a quick ratio of 0.75 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29.

Ball (NYSE:BALL) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported $0.94 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.85 by $0.09. Ball had a net margin of 6.93% and a return on equity of 18.12%. The company had revenue of $3.60 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.34 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.76 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.3% on a year-over-year basis. Ball has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.930- EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Ball will post 3.95 EPS for the current year.

Ball Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 15th. Investors of record on Monday, June 1st will be issued a dividend of $0.20 per share. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 1st. Ball’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 24.10%.

Insider Activity at Ball

In other Ball news, SVP Kathleen Pitre sold 10,660 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $66.63, for a total value of $710,275.80. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 36,772 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,450,118.36. This represents a 22.47% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, SVP Fauze Villatoro acquired 1,551 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 4th. The stock was bought at an average price of $64.51 per share, for a total transaction of $100,055.01. Following the purchase, the senior vice president owned 13,778 shares in the company, valued at approximately $888,818.78. This trade represents a 12.69% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Company insiders own 0.58% of the company’s stock.

More Ball News

Here are the key news stories impacting Ball this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat expectations — Ball reported $0.94 EPS vs. $0.85 consensus and revenue of $3.60B vs. $3.34B, driven by higher volumes and pricing; revenue rose 16.3% y/y. This is the primary catalyst supporting the stock’s move higher. Ball (BALL) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Strong top-line beat and investor materials — Ball’s press release, slide deck and conference call provide detail on segment performance and execution, supporting investor confidence in growth trajectory. Ball Reports Strong First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade — Wells Fargo raised its price target to $71 and moved Ball to an “overweight” stance, highlighting ~20% upside from the prior price and likely contributing to buying interest. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst write-ups and metric breakdowns — Multiple analyses (Zacks, MarketBeat) detail key metrics versus estimates and year-ago figures; useful for positioning but largely reiterative of the beats. Ball (BALL) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
• Negative Sentiment: FY 2026 guidance slightly below street — Ball set FY EPS guidance at roughly 3.93 vs. consensus ~3.96, which could cap upside if investors focus on the modest shortfall. Ball Corp.’s Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Margins Dip Y/Y
• Negative Sentiment: Margin pressure — Rising costs squeezed margins y/y despite volume and pricing gains; this is a key watch-item for whether earnings growth can sustain at current margins. Ball Corp.’s Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Margins Dip Y/Y

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Triumph Capital Management acquired a new position in Ball in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Gilpin Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Ball in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Scientech Research LLC lifted its stake in Ball by 4.2% in the third quarter. Scientech Research LLC now owns 14,103 shares of the company’s stock valued at $711,000 after acquiring an additional 571 shares during the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC lifted its stake in Ball by 10.6% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 6,167 shares of the company’s stock valued at $321,000 after acquiring an additional 590 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Vident Advisory LLC lifted its stake in Ball by 10.5% in the third quarter. Vident Advisory LLC now owns 7,389 shares of the company’s stock valued at $373,000 after acquiring an additional 702 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.51% of the company’s stock.

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.