BALL Corp

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.

Ball Corporation reported strong second quarter 2026 results, with comparable diluted earnings per share increasing 14.4% to $1.03. The company saw global aluminum packaging shipments rise by 4.3% and comparable operating earnings grow by 7.7% to $433 million. Ball returned $222 million to shareholders in the first half of 2026 and remains on track to return at least $800 million by year-end, while reaffirming its 2026 guidance for 10-plus percent comparable diluted EPS growth and free cash flow greater than $900 million.

Ball Corporation reported increased financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, with net sales rising to $3.60 billion and net earnings attributable to Ball Corporation reaching $205 million. Diluted earnings per share also improved to $0.77. The company also completed the acquisition of an 80% capital share of Benepack's European beverage can manufacturing business in January 2026, enhancing its European manufacturing network. However, cash used in operating activities increased significantly to $777 million.

Ball Corporation reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with comparable diluted earnings per share increasing 22.1% to $0.94 and U.S. GAAP diluted EPS rising to $0.77. Net sales for the quarter reached $3.60 billion, up from $3.10 billion in the prior year. The company also announced an acquisition in Europe and updated its segment reporting structure, while reaffirming its outlook for over 10% comparable diluted EPS growth and more than $900 million in free cash flow for 2026, alongside a commitment to return at least $800 million to shareholders.

BALL Corp held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 29, 2026. Shareholders voted to elect all nine director nominees to the Board. Additionally, the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for 2026 was ratified. Shareholders also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Named Executive Officers and an amendment to the Amended and Restated 2013 Stock and Cash Incentive Plan.