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BALL (BALL)

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Research analysts who have asked questions during BALL earnings calls.

AP

Anthony Pettinari

Citigroup Inc.

9 questions for BALL

Also covers: AMBP, AMCR, AVY +26 more
AV

Arun Viswanathan

RBC Capital Markets

9 questions for BALL

Also covers: ALB, AMBP, AMCR +25 more
ER

Edlain Rodriguez

Mizuho Securities

9 questions for BALL

Also covers: ALB, CCK, CF +6 more
GS

George Staphos

Bank of America

9 questions for BALL

Also covers: AMBP, AMCR, ATR +18 more
Ghansham Panjabi

Ghansham Panjabi

Robert W. Baird & Co.

9 questions for BALL

Also covers: AMCR, ATR, AVNT +20 more
SD

Stefan Diaz

Morgan Stanley

9 questions for BALL

Also covers: AMBP, CCK, DCI +4 more
CP

Christopher Parkinson

Wolfe Research

6 questions for BALL

Also covers: ALB, APD, ASH +17 more
JZ

Jeffrey Zekauskas

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

6 questions for BALL

Also covers: ALB, AMCR, APD +31 more
Philip Ng

Philip Ng

Jefferies

6 questions for BALL

Also covers: AWI, AZEK, BERY +26 more
AS

Anojja Shah

UBS Group AG

5 questions for BALL

Also covers: AMBP, CCK, GPK +4 more
NP

Niccolo Piccini

Truist Securities

4 questions for BALL

Also covers: AMBP, BERY, GEF +5 more
MR

Michael Roxland

Truist Securities

3 questions for BALL

Also covers: AMBP, AMCR, AVY +16 more
RC

Richard Carlson

Wells Fargo

3 questions for BALL

Also covers: AMBP, GEF, MAGN +1 more
Gabe Hajde

Gabe Hajde

Wells Fargo & Company

2 questions for BALL

Also covers: AMBP, AMCR, ATR +12 more
Joshua Spector

Joshua Spector

UBS

2 questions for BALL

Also covers: ALB, AMBP, APD +37 more
Matt Roberts

Matt Roberts

Raymond James Financial

2 questions for BALL

Also covers: AMBP, AMCR, AVY +5 more
Michael Leithead

Michael Leithead

Barclays

2 questions for BALL

Also covers: AMBP, APD, AVY +15 more
MR

Mike Roxland

Truist Securities

2 questions for BALL

Also covers: AMBP, CCK, GEF +4 more
PN

Phil Ng

Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

2 questions for BALL

Also covers: IP, JHX
JD

John Dunigan

Jefferies

1 question for BALL

Also covers: AVY, GPK, INTU +1 more
JS

Josh Spector

UBS Group

1 question for BALL

Also covers: ALB, AMBP, APD +27 more

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for BALL.

Ball reports Q4 2025 results with record EPS and cash flow
BALL
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • Ball delivered 4.1% FY 2025 shipped beverage volume growth (Q4: 6.0% YoY) ahead of guidance.
  • Comparable Operating Earnings rose 6% to $1,554 M, while EPS increased 13% to $3.57, a new company record.
  • Adjusted Free Cash Flow reached $956 M (2.4× YoY); the company returned $1.54 B to shareholders and reduced share count by 16%.
  • For 2026, Ball forecasts 10%+ EPS growth and $900 M+ free cash flow, maintaining disciplined capital allocation.
1 day ago
Ball announces Q4 and full-year 2025 results and 2026 outlook
BALL
Earnings
Management Change
Guidance Update
  • Leadership transition and strategic focus: Ron Lewis became CEO, reaffirmed Ball’s intact strategy emphasizing operational excellence, EVA-driven capital allocation, and profitable growth across the global aluminum can market.
  • Q4 2025 and full-year financial results: Comparable earnings rose 6.8% in Q4 and 5.6% for FY 2025; record comparable diluted EPS of $3.57 (+13% YoY); adjusted free cash flow reached $956 million (2.4× YoY); net debt/EBITDA at 2.8×.
  • Regional performance highlights: North & Central America volume grew high-single-digit % in Q4 / +4.8% FY; comp. operating earnings +12% Q4 / +3.3% FY. EMEA volume + high-single-digit % Q4 / +5.5% FY; comp. operating earnings +36.7% Q4 / +19% FY. South America volume + high-single-digit % Q4 / +4.2% FY; comp. operating earnings +1% Q4 / +10.5% FY.
  • 2026 guidance: Sees volume growth at low end of long-term ranges (1–3% NACAM, >5% EMEA, 4–6% SA); includes ~$35 million of startup and tariff headwinds; targets 10%+ EPS growth, >$900 million free cash flow, share repurchases ≥$600 million, capex ≈ depreciation, and net debt/EBITDA ~2.7×.
1 day ago
Ball Corporation announces Q4 and full-year 2025 results
BALL
Earnings
CEO Change
M&A
  • Ron Rabbitt appointed CEO and Dan Rabbitt named CFO
  • Delivered record comparable EPS of $3.57 (+13% YoY), record adjusted free cash flow of $956 million (+2.4×), and returned $1.54 billion to shareholders
  • Global can shipment volumes up 6% in Q4 and 4.1% for full year; Q4 comparable operating earnings in North & Central America +12%, EMEA +36.7%, South America +1%
  • 2026 guidance: ≥ 10% comparable EPS growth, > $900 million free cash flow, $800 million total shareholder returns (≥ $600 million share repurchases), net debt/EBITDA ~ 2.7×
  • Closed acquisition of two Benepack beverage can plants in Belgium and Hungary, expanding EMEA footprint
1 day ago
Ball Corporation reports Q4 2025 results
BALL
Earnings
CEO Change
Guidance Update
  • Ron Lewis led his first earnings call as CEO, with Dan Rabbitt named CFO, marking a major leadership transition at Ball Corporation.
  • Full year 2025 delivered comparable EPS of $3.57 (+13% YoY) and a record adjusted free cash flow of $956 million (+2.4× YoY).
  • Returned $1.54 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases; net debt/EBITDA ended at 2.8×, with a long-term target of 2.5×.
  • Closed acquisition of two Benepack European can plants; these assets are expected to drive volume growth above 3–5% and deliver 2× operating leverage in EMEA during 2026.
  • 2026 outlook: >10% comparable EPS growth, > $900 million free cash flow, net debt/EBITDA of ~2.7×, and $600 million in share buybacks.
1 day ago
Ball reports Q4 and full-year 2025 results
BALL
Earnings
Guidance Update
M&A
  • Ball reported full-year 2025 net earnings attributable to the corporation of $912 million (diluted EPS of $3.30) on sales of $13.16 billion, and Q4 net earnings of $200 million (diluted EPS of $0.75) on sales of $3.35 billion.
  • Full-year and fourth quarter 2025 comparable diluted EPS were $3.57 and $0.91, respectively, reflecting underlying business performance.
  • Returned $1.54 billion to shareholders via share repurchases and dividends and generated record adjusted free cash flow of $956 million in 2025.
  • Completed acquisition of an 80% stake in European beverage can manufacturer Benepack for approximately €184 million, expanding its EMEA footprint.
  • 2026 guidance calls for 10-plus percent comparable diluted EPS growth and free cash flow greater than $900 million.
1 day ago
Ball reports fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results
BALL
Earnings
Share Buyback
Guidance Update
  • Ball reported full-year U.S. GAAP diluted EPS of $3.30 and comparable diluted EPS of $3.57, while Q4 comparable EPS was $0.91; net sales grew to $13.16 billion for 2025 and $3.35 billion in Q4.
  • The company returned $1.54 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in 2025.
  • Ball generated record adjusted free cash flow of $956 million in 2025 and projects 10%+ comparable EPS growth with free cash flow > $900 million in 2026.
  • Completed the acquisition of an 80% stake in Benepack for approximately €184 million, expanding its EMEA beverage can capacity.
1 day ago
Ball to acquire majority stake in Benepack
BALL
M&A
  • Ball enters definitive agreements to acquire an 80% stake in Benepack’s beverage can facilities in Belgium and Hungary for €184 million.
  • Remaining 20% interest will be retained by existing Benepack shareholders.
  • The transaction, having received regulatory clearances, is expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
  • The deal strengthens Ball’s European manufacturing footprint and supports long-term volume and EVA growth in the aluminum beverage can market.
Dec 11, 2025, 12:20 AM
Ball Corp completes new $3.5B credit facilities
BALL
Debt Issuance
  • Ball Corp has closed $3.5 billion in new senior secured credit facilities, comprising a U.S. dollar revolving facility, a multicurrency revolver and a U.S. dollar term loan maturing in 2030.
  • The new facilities refinance its existing senior secured credit facilities from June 28, 2022, and will be used for general corporate purposes.
  • Bank of America served as Administrative Agent on the transaction.
  • Ball Corp employs 16,000 people globally and reported 2024 net sales of $11.8 billion, excluding its divested aerospace business.
Nov 26, 2025, 12:31 AM
Ball Corporation completes new $3.5 billion credit facilities
BALL
Debt Issuance
  • Ball Corporation has closed $3.5 billion in senior secured credit facilities, refinancing its June 2022 facilities.
  • The facilities include a U.S. dollar revolving facility, a multicurrency revolving facility and a U.S. dollar term loan maturing in 2030.
  • Net proceeds will be used to refinance existing senior secured debt and for general corporate purposes.
  • CFO Daniel J. Rabbitt noted the new financing strengthens the company's financial position and supports sustainable growth.
Nov 25, 2025, 9:15 PM
Ball Corporation outlines leadership transition and strategic priorities at Baird conference
BALL
CEO Change
CFO Change
Guidance Update
  • Ron Lewis confirmed as CEO and Dan Rabbitt as CFO, highlighting a low-ego, high-collaboration culture rooted in Ball’s history.
  • Strategy anchored on four pillars: operational execution, customer proximity, aluminum packaging shift, and agility through the Ball Business System.
  • On track to meet 2030 financial targets of ~$5.80 EPS and ~$1.3 billion free cash flow.
  • Achieved the $500 million productivity target by end of 2026, one year ahead of schedule.
  • Regional volume growth guidance: 1–3% in North America, 3–5% in Europe, and 4–6% in South America.
Nov 13, 2025, 1:55 PM