Ball Corp. earnings countdown, shares trade steadily ahead of July update

Ball Corp. heads toward its late-July earnings call with first-quarter 2026 numbers showing double-digit revenue and profit growth while analysts keep a cautious Hold stance and watch estimates drift lower.

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-26, 09:17.

Ball Corp. (US05722G1004) enters the next earnings phase with a clear analyst consensus and robust first-quarter 2026 numbers. The packaging specialist, listed on the NYSE, is expected to report its next quarterly figures around July 30, 2026 according to Tickeron data.Tickeron comparison overview

What recent earnings show

Zacks reports that Ball Corp. posted comparable earnings of 0.94 dollars per share for the first quarter of 2026, up 22.1 percent year over year and ahead of the consensus estimate of 0.85 dollars by 10.6 percent.Zacks post-earnings analysis Revenue rose 16.3 percent from the prior-year period to 3.60 billion dollars, topping the consensus mark of 3.27 billion dollars by 10.1 percent.Zacks revenue breakdown

Ball Corp. ended the first quarter of 2026 with cash and cash equivalents of 730 million dollars, up from 449 million dollars at the end of 2025 according to the same Zacks report.Zacks balance sheet snapshot Operating cash flow was a usage of 777 million dollars in the quarter, compared with an outflow of 665 million dollars a year earlier, underlining that cash generation still lags earnings momentum.Zacks cash flow details

Analyst consensus and sector comparison

Despite the earnings beat, Zacks notes that estimates for Ball Corp. have been broadly trending downward in recent weeks, indicating a more cautious stance from analysts ahead of the summer reporting season.Zacks consensus trend commentary The stock holds a Zacks Rank #3, equivalent to a Hold rating, with expectations for an in-line return in the next few months.Zacks rating explanation

Tickeron’s comparison with sector peer Crown Holdings (ticker CCK), another NYSE-listed packaging group, highlights that Ball shares currently trade around 61.34 dollars, up 0.36 dollars or 0.59 percent at the June 25 close.Tickeron BALL vs. CCK comparison The same source cites a market capitalization of roughly 16.24 billion dollars for Ball, with around 35 days until the next earnings call, keeping the stock firmly within the global packaging peer group on the NYSE.Tickeron market cap and schedule

The business behind the stock

Ball Corp. generates most of its revenue by manufacturing aluminum beverage cans and other sustainable packaging solutions for global drinks brands. The group’s portfolio ranges from standard cans to specialty formats with different sizes and finishes, serving soft drink producers, brewers and energy drink suppliers worldwide.Ball Corp. product and sustainability overview In addition, the company maintains aerospace operations that provide engineering and technology services primarily to US government and commercial clients, giving Ball a diversified business mix alongside its core packaging activities.Ball aerospace segment description

Where the Ball Corp. shares trade today

The Ball Corp. shares (US05722G1004) traded on the NYSE at 61.34 dollars as of 2026-06-25, 16:59 EDT, based on Tickeron’s latest comparison data.Tickeron closing price data

Key data on the Ball Corp. shares

• Company: Ball Corporation
• ISIN: US05722G1004
• WKN: 860354
• Ticker: BALL
• Trading venue: NYSE
• Price (as of 2026-06-25, 16:59): 61.34 USD
• Market cap: 16.24 billion USD (as of 2026-06-25)
• Sector / industry: Materials / Metal and glass containers
• Index membership: S&P 500
• Next earnings date: 2026-07-30

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Figures and dates are based on sources cited and may be updated by future company disclosures or market data.