NYSE: BALL
Ball Corporation
Consumer Cyclical · Packaging & Containers
After hours: $65.89(+1.14%) · as of 7:59 PM ET
Market Cap
$17.35B
52w High
$68.29
52w Low
$44.83
P/E
18.59
Volume
2.20M
Outstanding Shares
266.25M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
Note: The most recent financial data is over 3 months old. Metrics shown may not reflect the latest reporting period.
What changed
The stock rose 13.09% over the last year. Revenue grew 13.33% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 10.1% to 9.17%. Free cash flow grew 108.39% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock move broadly lines up with stronger business momentum, and the shares are still only around the 46th percentile of their historical P/FCF range.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin is at 9.17%. Revenue grew 13.33% — this thesis depends on that trajectory holding. If revenue growth, margins, or free cash flow roll over while the stock keeps climbing, more of the move would be coming from multiple expansion than business progress.
Company profile
Ball Corporation serves as a global provider of aluminum packaging solutions for a broad spectrum of industries, including beverages, personal care items, and household goods.
Valuation
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Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
17
Buy
6
Hold
0
Sell
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Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Aug 4, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $0.99 · Revenue est $3.69B
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Dividends
$0.80/shareQuarterlyDividend Aristocrat · 31yrEx-div Sep 1, 2026 · in 28dSafeBALL pays a dividend with a 1.23% declared yield, 31 consecutive years of growth, growing at 4.24% annually, covered 3.6× by free cash flow.
Declared Yield
1.23%
Annual Div / Share
$0.80
5yr CAGR
+4.24%
Doubles every ~16.7yr
Payout Ratio
23.16%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+0%
5yr CAGR
+4.24%
10yr CAGR
+11.9%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$1/mo
In 5 yrs
$1/mo
In 10 yrs
$2/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$12/yr $1/mo | $15/yr+23% $1/mo | $19/yr+51% $2/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 1.23% → 1.86% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Aristocrat
BALL has raised its dividend for 31 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Aristocrat, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 3.6× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.