Ball Corporation

NYSE:BALL Stock Report

Market Cap: US$16.0b

Ball Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

Ball is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 8.4% and 4.2% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 10.8% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 20% in 3 years.

Key information

8.4%

Earnings growth rate

10.78%

EPS growth rate

Packaging earnings growth20.4%
Revenue growth rate4.2%
Future return on equity19.95%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated21 Apr 2026

Recent future growth updates

Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To US$70.15

Feb 06
Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To US$70.15

Recent updates

BALL: 2026 EPS Guidance And Buybacks Will Support Further Upside

Analysts have raised their average price target on Ball to about $70.86 from roughly $70.25. This reflects updated views on modestly stronger revenue growth and profit margins following a series of recent target changes and rating moves across the Street.

Ball Corporation Isn't Prepared For An Upgrade Yet

Apr 24

BALL: Share Repurchases And Carbon Free Aluminum Will Support Future Earnings

Ball's analyst fair value estimate increased from $72.00 to $77.00 as analysts incorporated updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, and the price-to-earnings ratio, following a combination of recent price target increases and modest reductions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Ball reflects a mix of modest price target trims and a larger cluster of upward revisions, which together shaped the latest fair value estimate.

BALL: 2026 EPS Guidance And Buybacks Will Drive Upside Potential

Analysts have slightly adjusted their view on Ball, with the average price target moving closer to $70.25 as a series of recent target changes, including multiple upward revisions and one reduction, inform updated assumptions on growth, margins, discount rate and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Ball clusters around a series of price target changes and rating moves, giving you a clearer sense of how the Street is thinking about execution, growth and valuation risk.

BALL: 2026 Volume Headwinds And Event Tailwinds Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts have nudged Ball's implied value higher, with the consolidated price target moving up by several dollars as they factor in slightly stronger revenue growth, modestly better margins, and updated P/E assumptions reflected in recent target hikes across multiple firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Ball cluster around higher price targets, with several firms lifting their fair value estimates by single to low double digit dollar amounts.

BALL: 2026 Packaging Volume Headwinds Will Test Overly Optimistic Sentiment

Analysts have raised their average price targets on Ball, and that shift is reflected in our fair value estimate moving from about $51.87 to $60.33 as they factor in slightly lower modeled revenue growth, a small reduction in discount rate, a modestly higher profit margin, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple supported by recent positive research updates from banks including Citi, UBS, Truist, BofA, RBC Capital, Morgan Stanley, Mizuho, Baird, and Wells Fargo. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Ball has been heavily focused on adjusting price targets, with multiple firms revisiting their assumptions on growth, profitability, and valuation multiples.

BALL: Execution And 2026 EPS Guidance Will Shape Balanced Volume Outlook

The analyst price target for Ball has been raised by about $7 to reflect updated assumptions for fair value, a slightly lower discount rate, modestly adjusted revenue growth expectations, a small uplift in profit margin estimates, and a higher future P/E multiple, broadly in line with recent target increases from major research firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a cluster of price target increases and some rating upgrades on Ball, with analysts fine tuning their models around volume trends, regional mix and earnings power into 2026.

Ball (NYSE:BALL) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.20

Feb 15
Ball (NYSE:BALL) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.20

Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To US$70.15

Feb 06
Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To US$70.15

BALL: Execution, ESG Progress And Volume Outlook Will Shape Balanced 2026 Upside

Analysts have nudged their price targets on Ball higher, reflected in our fair value estimate moving from about $60.15 to $62.69, as they factor in a slightly higher assumed future P/E multiple, alongside updated views on revenue growth, margins, and the discount rate following a series of recent target hikes and rating upgrades across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Ball clusters around a series of higher price targets and rating upgrades, with most commentary focusing on the company’s execution, volume outlook, and relative positioning in global beverage packaging.

Ball (NYSE:BALL) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.20

Feb 01
Ball (NYSE:BALL) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.20

BALL: 2026 Packaging Volumes And Management Transition Will Shape Returns

Analysts have nudged our Ball fair value estimate slightly higher to approximately $51.87 per share, citing a series of recent price target increases across the Street that reflect updated views on revenue growth, margins, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Ball has centered on how resilient earnings and cash flow could be if packaging volumes stay mixed and promotions remain limited in early 2026.

BALL: Future Leadership And Carbon Free Aluminum Will Support Earnings Outlook

Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Ball from about $76.05 to $72.00, reflecting updated expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and price-to-earnings assumptions in their revised models. What's in the News Ball reaffirmed its full-year 2025 guidance for comparable diluted earnings per share growth of 12% to 15%, keeping its outlook unchanged.

BALL: Cost Discipline And ESG Progress Will Support Upside Despite Reset Expectations

Analysts trimmed their price target on Ball to $55 from $61, reflecting slightly lower long term valuation multiples, while assumptions for growth, margins, and discount rate remain relatively unchanged. Analyst Commentary Analysts see a balanced risk reward profile for Ball at the revised target, with modest upside tied to execution on long term growth initiatives and disciplined capital allocation, but limited multiple expansion in the near term.

BALL: Cost Discipline And ESG Progress Are Expected To Drive Share Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Ball, cutting it by approximately $6 to $55. Modestly higher discount rate assumptions and slightly lower future valuation multiples temper their outlook despite largely unchanged growth and margin expectations.

BALL: Cost Management And New ESG Initiatives Are Expected To Support Upside

Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Ball, lowering it from $61 to $60. This change reflects updated financial forecasts and a slightly less optimistic profit outlook.

Ball (NYSE:BALL) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.20

Nov 16
Ball (NYSE:BALL) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.20

Ball's (NYSE:BALL) Performance Is Even Better Than Its Earnings Suggest

Nov 14
Ball's (NYSE:BALL) Performance Is Even Better Than Its Earnings Suggest

BALL: Stable Core Operations And Execution Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Narrative Update on Ball Analysts have reduced their price target for Ball from $61 to $55, citing modestly lower outlooks for revenue growth and future profitability. Analyst Commentary Analysts reviewing Ball's outlook have identified both positive factors and areas of concern affecting the company's valuation and future potential.

Ball (NYSE:BALL) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.20

Nov 02
Ball (NYSE:BALL) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.20

Analysts Adjust Ball Price Target as Valuation Dips Amid Mixed Growth and Margin Outlook

Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Ball Corp., lowering it from $61 to $55 due to updated estimates and cautious projections for revenue growth and profit margins. Analyst Commentary Following the recent revision of Ball Corp.'s price target, analysts have provided further insights regarding the company’s current position and future outlook, highlighting both opportunities and risks.

Recyclable Packaging And New Capacity Will Unlock Future Demand

Analysts have slightly lowered their price target on Ball, as the consensus fair value estimate has decreased by $1.54 to $63.23. This adjustment is attributed to recent changes in market multiples and expectations for modest growth in key financial metrics.

Ball (NYSE:BALL) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.20

Aug 05
Ball (NYSE:BALL) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.20

Ball Corporation's (NYSE:BALL) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors

Jul 01
Ball Corporation's (NYSE:BALL) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors

At US$55.15, Is Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) Worth Looking At Closely?

Jun 13
At US$55.15, Is Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) Worth Looking At Closely?

Are Investors Undervaluing Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) By 45%?

May 29
Are Investors Undervaluing Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) By 45%?

We Think Ball's (NYSE:BALL) Solid Earnings Are Understated

May 14
We Think Ball's (NYSE:BALL) Solid Earnings Are Understated

Ball (NYSE:BALL) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.20

May 06
Ball (NYSE:BALL) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.20

Ball: Why I May Buy The Company's Bonds To Park Some Cash

Apr 29

Ball Corporation: Worth Knowing, But Not Worth Banking On For Strong Returns

Feb 13

Ball Corporation: Keeping Our Eye On The Ball

Nov 08

Ball Q2: Consistent Global Beverage Can Volume Growth

Aug 18

Ball Corporation: Insufficient Runway To Deploy Capital For Growth Or Competitive Gain

Jul 23

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:BALL - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202815,1171,1621,1151,8137
12/31/202714,4311,0521,0391,73514
12/31/202613,9449489241,59714
12/31/202513,1619127881,262N/A
9/30/202512,694712140551N/A
6/30/202512,397581376777N/A
3/31/202512,018527286697N/A
12/31/202411,795424-369115N/A
9/30/202411,818529-241351N/A
6/30/202411,847470-190507N/A
3/31/202411,95543735891N/A
12/31/202312,0624848181,863N/A
9/30/202312,7074374331,652N/A
6/30/202313,547697-3801,060N/A
3/31/202314,614398-802830N/A
12/31/202213,372569-1,350301N/A
9/30/202215,475961-1,124660N/A
6/30/202215,077748-5941,194N/A
3/31/202214,4021,124-2921,433N/A
12/31/202113,811878341,760N/A
9/30/202113,2398083291,963N/A
6/30/202112,7798704091,832N/A
3/31/202112,1217624001,663N/A
12/31/202011,7815853191,432N/A
9/30/202011,3985183811,237N/A
6/30/202011,2583692931,063N/A
3/31/202011,474472312969N/A
12/31/201911,4745669501,548N/A
9/30/201911,558557N/A1,195N/A
6/30/201911,551524N/A1,385N/A
3/31/201911,635446N/A1,511N/A
12/31/201811,635454N/A1,566N/A
9/30/201811,579462N/A1,761N/A
6/30/201811,541451N/A1,651N/A
3/31/201811,295431N/A1,805N/A
12/31/201710,983374N/A1,478N/A
9/30/201710,760268N/A1,371N/A
6/30/201710,604250N/A419N/A
3/31/20179,778458N/A179N/A
12/31/20169,061263N/A193N/A
9/30/20168,342265N/A-23N/A
6/30/20167,687280N/A832N/A
3/31/20167,830133N/A802N/A
12/31/20157,997281N/A1,007N/A
9/30/20158,224302N/A960N/A
6/30/20158,366404N/A1,014N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: BALL's forecast earnings growth (8.4% per year) is above the savings rate (3.4%).

Earnings vs Market: BALL's earnings (8.4% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (16.1% per year).

High Growth Earnings: BALL's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: BALL's revenue (4.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11% per year).

High Growth Revenue: BALL's revenue (4.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: BALL's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (20%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/04/30 21:28
End of Day Share Price 2026/04/30 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Ball Corporation is covered by 24 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Ghansham PanjabiBaird
Scott GaffnerBarclays
Michael LeitheadBarclays