Ball Corp.

Ball Corp.

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Market Cap$21.85B
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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
Ball Corp.Ball Corp.16.61.39%13%1.21.1

Earnings Call Q1 2026

May 5, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong Q1 2026 performance; EPS outpaced operating leverage - Global beverage can volumes up ~1% YoY (North America slightly stronger; South America offset lower volumes; EMEA slightly weaker). - Comparable operating earnings +10% YoY, exceeding the company’s 2x operating leverage objective for the quarter. - Comparable diluted EPS +22% YoY to $0.94 (reflecting cost discipline, execution, and capital allocation).
2026 outlook remains constructive: volume + profitability + cash flow - Company reiterates its growth algorithm of 10%+ comparable diluted EPS growth for full-year 2026. - Volume guidance: - North America: expected at the low end of 1%–3% long-term range (also due to being capacity constrained). - EMEA (with Benepack): expected above the top end of 3%–5% due to inorganic contribution and performance. - South America: expected low end of 4%–6% (cost discipline offset mid-single-digit volume decline in Q1). - Profitability: expects ~2x operating leverage (with the note that some costs later in the year will temporarily distort reported leverage).
Key capex/one-time costs and timing: Millersburg ramp headwind (not in Q1) - Company expects ~$35M start-up costs in 2026 tied to Millersburg, Oregon ramp-up and US domestication of ends production (start later in the year). - Management flagged that these ramp costs are expected to hit heavily in Q3 (and possibly some in Q4), meaning investors should expect reported operating leverage to look different on a GAAP/comparable basis during those quarters.

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$73.00

Target Price by Analysts

20.7% upsideBall Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$-19.02

Current Fair Value

131.4% downside

Overvalued by 131.4% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$21.85 Billion
Enterprise Value$28.93 Billion
Dividend Yield$0.80 (1.39%)
Earnings per Share$3.33
Beta1.01
Outstanding Shares265,778,000

Return

Return on Equity13.05%ROE
Return on Assets4.74%
Return on Invested Capital5.82%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio16.59P/E Ratio
PEG114.19PEG
Price to Sales1.19Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio2.24Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue2.12
Enterprise Value to EBIT34.98
Enterprise Value to Net Income30
Total Debt to Enterprise0.27
Debt to Equity1.09Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
May 5, 2026
EPS Estimate
$0.84
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$3.34 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
August 4, 2026
EPS Estimate
$0.98
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$3.68 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.5084 12.53%
Total Calls861,075 25.98%
Total Puts437,750 1.76%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %84.07% 2.91%
Total Invested$13.61B 10.75%
Investors Holding805 63.00%

ESG Score

No data

About Ball Corp.

21,500 employees
CEO: John Hayes

Ball Corporation supplies innovative, sustainable aluminum packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household products customers, as well as aerospace and other technologies and services primarily for the U.S. government. Ball...

Relevant Senate Committees

Finance

Controls taxation, trade policy (tariffs on aluminum or imports), and corporate tax rates, which significantly impact Ball's profitability and cost of goods.

Appropriations

Directly allocates federal funds, determining precise spending for defense, space, and other government programs that are critical revenue streams for Ball's aerospace segment.

Armed Services

Directly oversees and authorizes funding for the Department of Defense, a primary customer for Ball's aerospace and technologies segment.

Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Extensive jurisdiction over interstate commerce, aerospace, and transportation regulations directly impacts Ball's aerospace segment and logistics for packaging products.

Energy and Natural Resources

Directly impacts energy costs, which are significant for energy-intensive aluminum manufacturing, and oversees natural resources potentially affecting raw material sourcing.

Environment and Public Works

Directly regulates environmental policy, waste management, and industrial emissions, which are critical for Ball's manufacturing processes and product lifecycle.

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Directly oversees federal procurement and efficiency, impacting Ball's significant government aerospace contracts and operational compliance.