| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4.0K | 10.9% | 19.7% |
| Total Income | 4.0K | 10.9% | 19.7% |
| Expenditure | 3.7K | 11.2% | 21.1% |
| PBT | 278.00 | 7.8% | 3.7% |
| Net Profit | 221.00 | 7.8% | 4.3% |
| OPM | โ | ||
| NPM | 5.53% | 0.16pp | 0.82pp |
| EPS | 0.83 | 7.8% | 7.8% |
Ball Corporation Reports Strong Second Quarter 2026 Results
04 Aug 2026 ยท 4 Aug, 5:17 pm
Summary
Ball Corporation reported strong second quarter 2026 results, with U.S. GAAP diluted earnings per share of 83 cents and comparable diluted earnings per share of $1.03, up 14.4% year-over-year. Comparable operating earnings increased by 7.7% to $433 million, supported by a 4.3% rise in global aluminum packaging shipments. Management expressed confidence in continued strong financial performance, driven by contractual passthrough mechanisms and disciplined execution, and reiterated the commitment to returning at least $800 million to shareholders in 2026.
Key Highlights
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Ball Corporation reported second quarter 2026 U.S. GAAP total diluted earnings per share of 83 cents, an increase from 76 cents in the prior year.
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Second quarter comparable diluted earnings per share were $1.03, representing a 14.4% increase compared to $0.90 in 2025.
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Comparable operating earnings for the second quarter of 2026 reached $433 million, up 7.7% from $402 million in the same period of 2025.
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Global aluminum packaging shipments saw a 4.3% increase in the second quarter.
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The company returned $222 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in the first six months of 2026 and is on track to return at least $800 million by year-end.
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Ball expects comparable diluted earnings per share growth of 10-plus percent and free cash flow greater than $900 million for the full year 2026.
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The company is focused on advancing sustainable aluminum packaging, driving 10-plus percent comparable diluted EPS growth, increasing EVA, and generating strong free cash flow.
Management Comments
Ron Lewis
Ball delivered another quarter of strong results, reflecting the consistent execution of our strategy and continued progress toward our long-term objectives. Higher volumes and operating earnings were driven by the strength of our customer partnerships, disciplined commercial and operational execution, and the resilience of a business model we have built over decades. Our global portfolio of sustainable packaging solutions and focus on operational excellence position us to continue creating value for customers and shareholders through innovation, efficiency and disciplined growth. Our strategy remains centered on long-term value creation through strong customer partnerships, an engaged and empowered workforce, and disciplined execution. Our year-to-date performance reflects the strength of that strategy and our team's ability to consistently deliver for customers and shareholders. The Ball Business System is the backbone of our operating model, and EVA remains our financial lens for capital allocation and value creation. Supported by our resilient business model, we are well positioned to capitalize on the long-term growth of aluminum packaging, deliver our target of greater than 10 percent annual EPS growth, and return significant value to shareholders.
Dan Rabbitt
We continue to deliver strong financial performance, supported by the stability of our contractual passthrough mechanisms and the disciplined execution of our operating teams. We remain on track to deliver our free cash flow objectives for the year, driven by business performance and our strong financial position. During the second quarter, we began executing our planned share repurchases, reflecting our confidence in the business and commitment to returning at least $800 million to shareholders in 2026. At the same time, we continue to maintain the flexibility to invest in long-term, sustainable EVA growth projects. Our strong financial foundation remains central to delivering consistent returns and long-term value.
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