Quarterly ResultAug 4, 2026, 01:16 PM
Ball Corp Q2 Net Sales $3.99B, EPS $0.83; YTD Net Earnings $426M
AI Summary
Ball Corporation reported strong financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2026. Net sales for Q2 increased by 19.7% to $3.99 billion, with diluted EPS rising 9.2% to $0.83. Year-to-date net earnings attributable to Ball Corporation grew 8.9% to $426 million, and diluted EPS increased 14.4% to $1.59. The company also completed the acquisition of 80% of Benepack's European beverage can manufacturing business in January 2026, further optimizing its European network.
Key Highlights
- Q2 2026 net sales increased 19.7% to $3.99 billion from $3.33 billion in Q2 2025.
- Q2 2026 diluted EPS from continuing operations rose 9.2% to $0.83 from $0.76 in Q2 2025.
- YTD 2026 net earnings attributable to Ball Corp increased 8.9% to $426 million.
- YTD 2026 diluted EPS from continuing operations grew 14.4% to $1.59.
- YTD 2026 cash used in operating activities improved to $(169) million from $(333) million.
- Acquired 80% of Benepack's European beverage can business in January 2026 for $95 million.
- Beverage packaging, North and Central America, YTD sales rose to $3.78 billion.
- Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt increased to $692 million.
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