NYSE: BALL
Ball Corporation
Consumer Cyclical · Packaging & Containers
Market Cap
$15.37B
52w High
$68.29
52w Low
$44.83
P/E
16.47
Volume
1.86M
Outstanding Shares
266.25M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock rose 3.39% 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 has moved higher against modestly improving underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 9.17%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 13.33% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
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
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
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 $0.98 · Revenue est $3.68B
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Dividends
$0.80/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 24yrSafeBALL pays a dividend with a 1.39% dividend yield, 24 consecutive years of growth, growing at 5.92% annually, covered 3.6× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
1.39%
Annual Div / Share
$0.80
5yr CAGR
+5.92%
Doubles every ~12.0yr
Payout Ratio
23.16%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+0%
5yr CAGR
+5.92%
10yr CAGR
+11.9%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$1/mo
In 5 yrs
$2/mo
In 10 yrs
$2/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$14/yr $1/mo | $18/yr+33% $2/mo | $25/yr+78% $2/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 1.39% → 2.46% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Achiever
BALL has raised its dividend for 24 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Achiever, 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.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 5.92% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.