Ball (BALL) Stock Overview
Supplies aluminum packaging products for the beverage, personal care, and household products industries in the United States, Brazil, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$60.29 |
| 52 Week High | US$68.29 |
| 52 Week Low | US$44.83 |
| Beta | 1.14 |
| 1 Month Change | 3.89% |
| 3 Month Change | 6.58% |
| 1 Year Change | 16.08% |
| 3 Year Change | 15.37% |
| 5 Year Change | -35.08% |
| Change since IPO | 44,637.14% |
Recent News & Updates
BALL: 2026 EPS Guidance And Buybacks Will Support Further Upside
Analysts have raised their average price target on Ball to about $70.86 from roughly $70.25. This reflects updated views on modestly stronger revenue growth and profit margins following a series of recent target changes and rating moves across the Street.Ball Corporation Isn't Prepared For An Upgrade Yet
Apr 24
BALL: Share Repurchases And Carbon Free Aluminum Will Support Future Earnings
Ball's analyst fair value estimate increased from $72.00 to $77.00 as analysts incorporated updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, and the price-to-earnings ratio, following a combination of recent price target increases and modest reductions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Ball reflects a mix of modest price target trims and a larger cluster of upward revisions, which together shaped the latest fair value estimate.BALL: 2026 EPS Guidance And Buybacks Will Drive Upside Potential
Analysts have slightly adjusted their view on Ball, with the average price target moving closer to $70.25 as a series of recent target changes, including multiple upward revisions and one reduction, inform updated assumptions on growth, margins, discount rate and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Ball clusters around a series of price target changes and rating moves, giving you a clearer sense of how the Street is thinking about execution, growth and valuation risk.Recent updates
BALL: 2026 EPS Guidance And Buybacks Will Support Further Upside
Analysts have raised their average price target on Ball to about $70.86 from roughly $70.25. This reflects updated views on modestly stronger revenue growth and profit margins following a series of recent target changes and rating moves across the Street.Ball Corporation Isn't Prepared For An Upgrade Yet
Apr 24BALL: Share Repurchases And Carbon Free Aluminum Will Support Future Earnings
Ball's analyst fair value estimate increased from $72.00 to $77.00 as analysts incorporated updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, and the price-to-earnings ratio, following a combination of recent price target increases and modest reductions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Ball reflects a mix of modest price target trims and a larger cluster of upward revisions, which together shaped the latest fair value estimate.BALL: 2026 EPS Guidance And Buybacks Will Drive Upside Potential
Analysts have slightly adjusted their view on Ball, with the average price target moving closer to $70.25 as a series of recent target changes, including multiple upward revisions and one reduction, inform updated assumptions on growth, margins, discount rate and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Ball clusters around a series of price target changes and rating moves, giving you a clearer sense of how the Street is thinking about execution, growth and valuation risk.
BALL: 2026 Volume Headwinds And Event Tailwinds Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have nudged Ball's implied value higher, with the consolidated price target moving up by several dollars as they factor in slightly stronger revenue growth, modestly better margins, and updated P/E assumptions reflected in recent target hikes across multiple firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Ball cluster around higher price targets, with several firms lifting their fair value estimates by single to low double digit dollar amounts.BALL: 2026 Packaging Volume Headwinds Will Test Overly Optimistic Sentiment
Analysts have raised their average price targets on Ball, and that shift is reflected in our fair value estimate moving from about $51.87 to $60.33 as they factor in slightly lower modeled revenue growth, a small reduction in discount rate, a modestly higher profit margin, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple supported by recent positive research updates from banks including Citi, UBS, Truist, BofA, RBC Capital, Morgan Stanley, Mizuho, Baird, and Wells Fargo. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Ball has been heavily focused on adjusting price targets, with multiple firms revisiting their assumptions on growth, profitability, and valuation multiples.BALL: Execution And 2026 EPS Guidance Will Shape Balanced Volume Outlook
The analyst price target for Ball has been raised by about $7 to reflect updated assumptions for fair value, a slightly lower discount rate, modestly adjusted revenue growth expectations, a small uplift in profit margin estimates, and a higher future P/E multiple, broadly in line with recent target increases from major research firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a cluster of price target increases and some rating upgrades on Ball, with analysts fine tuning their models around volume trends, regional mix and earnings power into 2026.Ball (NYSE:BALL) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.20
Feb 15
Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To US$70.15
Feb 06BALL: Execution, ESG Progress And Volume Outlook Will Shape Balanced 2026 Upside
Analysts have nudged their price targets on Ball higher, reflected in our fair value estimate moving from about $60.15 to $62.69, as they factor in a slightly higher assumed future P/E multiple, alongside updated views on revenue growth, margins, and the discount rate following a series of recent target hikes and rating upgrades across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Ball clusters around a series of higher price targets and rating upgrades, with most commentary focusing on the company’s execution, volume outlook, and relative positioning in global beverage packaging.Ball (NYSE:BALL) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.20
Feb 01BALL: 2026 Packaging Volumes And Management Transition Will Shape Returns
Analysts have nudged our Ball fair value estimate slightly higher to approximately $51.87 per share, citing a series of recent price target increases across the Street that reflect updated views on revenue growth, margins, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Ball has centered on how resilient earnings and cash flow could be if packaging volumes stay mixed and promotions remain limited in early 2026.BALL: Future Leadership And Carbon Free Aluminum Will Support Earnings Outlook
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Ball from about $76.05 to $72.00, reflecting updated expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and price-to-earnings assumptions in their revised models. What's in the News Ball reaffirmed its full-year 2025 guidance for comparable diluted earnings per share growth of 12% to 15%, keeping its outlook unchanged.BALL: Cost Discipline And ESG Progress Will Support Upside Despite Reset Expectations
Analysts trimmed their price target on Ball to $55 from $61, reflecting slightly lower long term valuation multiples, while assumptions for growth, margins, and discount rate remain relatively unchanged. Analyst Commentary Analysts see a balanced risk reward profile for Ball at the revised target, with modest upside tied to execution on long term growth initiatives and disciplined capital allocation, but limited multiple expansion in the near term.BALL: Cost Discipline And ESG Progress Are Expected To Drive Share Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Ball, cutting it by approximately $6 to $55. Modestly higher discount rate assumptions and slightly lower future valuation multiples temper their outlook despite largely unchanged growth and margin expectations.BALL: Cost Management And New ESG Initiatives Are Expected To Support Upside
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Ball, lowering it from $61 to $60. This change reflects updated financial forecasts and a slightly less optimistic profit outlook.Ball (NYSE:BALL) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.20
Nov 16Ball's (NYSE:BALL) Performance Is Even Better Than Its Earnings Suggest
Nov 14BALL: Stable Core Operations And Execution Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Narrative Update on Ball Analysts have reduced their price target for Ball from $61 to $55, citing modestly lower outlooks for revenue growth and future profitability. Analyst Commentary Analysts reviewing Ball's outlook have identified both positive factors and areas of concern affecting the company's valuation and future potential.Ball (NYSE:BALL) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.20
Nov 02Analysts Adjust Ball Price Target as Valuation Dips Amid Mixed Growth and Margin Outlook
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Ball Corp., lowering it from $61 to $55 due to updated estimates and cautious projections for revenue growth and profit margins. Analyst Commentary Following the recent revision of Ball Corp.'s price target, analysts have provided further insights regarding the company’s current position and future outlook, highlighting both opportunities and risks.Recyclable Packaging And New Capacity Will Unlock Future Demand
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target on Ball, as the consensus fair value estimate has decreased by $1.54 to $63.23. This adjustment is attributed to recent changes in market multiples and expectations for modest growth in key financial metrics.Ball (NYSE:BALL) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.20
Aug 05Ball Corporation's (NYSE:BALL) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
Jul 01At US$55.15, Is Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) Worth Looking At Closely?
Jun 13Are Investors Undervaluing Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) By 45%?
May 29We Think Ball's (NYSE:BALL) Solid Earnings Are Understated
May 14Ball (NYSE:BALL) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.20
May 06Ball: Why I May Buy The Company's Bonds To Park Some Cash
Apr 29Ball Corporation: Worth Knowing, But Not Worth Banking On For Strong Returns
Feb 13Ball Corporation: Keeping Our Eye On The Ball
Nov 08Ball Q2: Consistent Global Beverage Can Volume Growth
Aug 18Ball Corporation: Insufficient Runway To Deploy Capital For Growth Or Competitive Gain
Jul 23Shareholder Returns
| BALL | US Packaging | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -3.8% | -1.3% | -0.2% |
| 1Y | 16.1% | -8.6% | 27.6% |
Return vs Industry: BALL exceeded the US Packaging industry which returned -8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: BALL underperformed the US Market which returned 29.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| BALL volatility | |
|---|---|
| BALL Average Weekly Movement | 4.4% |
| Packaging Industry Average Movement | 5.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.3% |
Stable Share Price: BALL has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: BALL's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 16,000 | Ron Lewis | www.ball.com |
Ball Corporation supplies aluminum packaging products for the beverage, personal care, and household products industries in the United States, Brazil, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells aluminum beverage containers to fillers of carbonated soft drinks, beer, energy drinks, and other beverages. It manufactures and sells extruded aluminum aerosol containers, recloseable aluminum bottles, aluminum cups, and aluminum slugs.
Ball Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| BALL fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$16.35b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$912.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$13.16b |
17.6x
P/E Ratio1.2x
P/S RatioIs BALL overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| BALL income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$13.16b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$10.58b |
| Gross Profit | US$2.58b |
| Other Expenses | US$1.67b |
| Earnings | US$912.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 05, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 3.43 |
| Gross Margin | 19.59% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.93% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 129.2% |
How did BALL perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.3%
Current Dividend Yield24%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/29 13:50 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Ball Corporation is covered by 24 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Ghansham Panjabi | Baird |
| Scott Gaffner | Barclays |
| Michael Leithead | Barclays |