Ball (NYSE:BALL) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Ball (NYSE:BALL) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 3.930- for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 3.980. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Ball Price Performance

NYSE BALL traded up $4.94 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching $61.63. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,089,927 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,071,615. The firm has a market capitalization of $16.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.99, a P/E/G ratio of 1.12 and a beta of 1.13. The company’s 50-day moving average is $52.88 and its two-hundred day moving average is $51.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26, a current ratio of 1.11 and a quick ratio of 0.72. Ball has a 1-year low of $43.51 and a 1-year high of $61.41.

Ball (NYSE:BALL) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The company reported $0.91 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.90 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $3.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.11 billion. Ball had a return on equity of 17.89% and a net margin of 5.36%.The business’s revenue was up 16.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.84 earnings per share. Ball has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.930- EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Ball will post 3.48 EPS for the current year.

Ball Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.3%. Ball’s dividend payout ratio is currently 32.52%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have recently commented on BALL shares. Citigroup raised shares of Ball from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $54.00 to $67.00 in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. UBS Group boosted their price objective on Ball from $55.00 to $58.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $67.00 target price on shares of Ball in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Wells Fargo & Company upgraded Ball from an “underweight” rating to an “overweight” rating and boosted their price target for the stock from $48.00 to $60.00 in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Bank of America upgraded Ball from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $61.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Monday, November 17th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Ball presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $62.83.

Key Stories Impacting Ball

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.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of BALL. Danske Bank A S purchased a new stake in shares of Ball in the third quarter valued at about $5,406,000. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new position in Ball in the 3rd quarter valued at about $124,000. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co grew its stake in shares of Ball by 11.0% in the 3rd quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 291,961 shares of the company’s stock valued at $14,482,000 after buying an additional 28,995 shares during the period. Woodline Partners LP acquired a new stake in shares of Ball during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $12,914,000. Finally, Triumph Capital Management purchased a new stake in shares of Ball during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors 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.