Ball (NYSE:BALL) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.01 EPS

Ball (NYSE:BALL) released its earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported $0.91 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.90 by $0.01, Briefing.com reports. Ball had a return on equity of 17.89% and a net margin of 5.36%.During the same period last year, the company earned $0.84 earnings per share. Ball’s quarterly revenue was up 16.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Ball updated its FY 2026 guidance to 3.930- EPS.

Ball Stock Down 0.2%

Ball stock opened at $56.74 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.11, a quick ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26. Ball has a 1-year low of $43.51 and a 1-year high of $60.28. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $52.88 and its 200-day simple moving average is $51.71. The company has a market capitalization of $15.21 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.07, a P/E/G ratio of 1.12 and a beta of 1.13.

Ball Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.4%. Ball’s dividend payout ratio is 32.52%.

Key Ball News

Here are the key news stories impacting Ball this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly beat — Ball reported Q4 EPS of $0.91, topping the Zacks consensus of $0.90, showing modest earnings improvement year‑over‑year. This beat supports near‑term investor confidence. Zacks: Q4 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Strong full‑year results, cash flow and capital returns — PR Newswire highlights full‑year comparable diluted EPS of $3.57, record adjusted free cash flow of $956M, $1.54B returned to shareholders in 2025 (buybacks + dividends), and completed the majority stake acquisition of Benepack. Robust FCF and aggressive buybacks are supportive for valuation and shareholder returns. PR Newswire: 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment supportive — Brokerages show a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy,” which can help sustain investor demand following the results. Analyst Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: FY‑2026 EPS guidance slightly below the Street — Ball updated FY‑2026 EPS guidance to about $3.93 (vs. consensus ~ $3.98). Even a small miss to Street expectations can cap upside in the near term as investors re‑price growth assumptions.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Ball

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of BALL. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its stake in shares of Ball by 41.2% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 5,245 shares of the company’s stock worth $289,000 after acquiring an additional 1,531 shares in the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Ball by 402.8% in the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 83,995 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,356,000 after acquiring an additional 67,289 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC lifted its holdings in Ball by 10.6% in the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 6,167 shares of the company’s stock worth $321,000 after purchasing an additional 590 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC bought a new stake in Ball during the second quarter worth approximately $453,000. Finally, Jump Financial LLC acquired a new position in Ball during the second quarter valued at approximately $696,000. 86.51% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have commented on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on Ball from $56.00 to $50.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Bank of America raised shares of Ball from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $61.00 price target for the company in a research report on Monday, November 17th. UBS Group raised their price target on shares of Ball from $55.00 to $58.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Citigroup upgraded shares of Ball from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price objective for the company from $54.00 to $67.00 in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Raymond James Financial initiated coverage on shares of Ball in a research report on Wednesday, October 15th. They issued a “market perform” rating for the company. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Ball currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $62.83.

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.