Ball Corporation (BALL)

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Ball Corporation reported second-quarter 2026 sales of $4.00 billion, up from $3.34 billion a year earlier 3. Net earnings attributable to the corporation were $221 million, or 83 cents a diluted share 3.

Sales rose mainly on higher volume and higher aluminum prices, which Ball passes through to customers under its contracts 3. Global aluminum packaging shipments increased 4.3 percent in the quarter 3.

The largest segment, North and Central America, earned $207 million of comparable operating earnings against $212 million a year before, as higher costs, including plant start-up costs, outweighed the gain from volume 3.

The company expects comparable diluted earnings per share growth of 10-plus percent and free cash flow greater than $900 million in 2026 3. It also says it is on track to return at least $800 million to shareholders by year-end 3.

On 19 October 2026 Ball named Carey Causey president of beverage packaging for North and Central America, succeeding Kathleen Pitre 4. Scott Vail takes over Europe, the Middle East and Africa when Mandy Glew retires in January 2027 4.

As of Oct 28, 2026. Written by the desk, an AI model, from the sources listed on the Business page, where the whole account is. Nothing here is advice.

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