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Packaging materials inflation shows signs of moderating in May, says Baird

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:32:48 -0400

Investing.com -- Baird reported that its upstream inflation tracker for packaging and materials companies in the United States showed a year-to-date increase of 30% through May, marking the most rapid increase since the post-Covid period. However, the firm noted that the inflationary trend slowed on a month-over-month basis in May.

The deceleration could indicate a plateauing phase following a spike in raw material costs that occurred after the Iran war, according to Baird. The firm characterized this development as directionally positive for companies in its coverage universe.

Baird stated that its base case scenario has been a step function change in raw

Packaging materials inflation shows signs of moderating in May, says Baird

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:32:48 -0400

Baird stated that its base case scenario has been a step function change in raw

Packaging materials inflation shows signs of moderating in May, says Baird

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:32:48 -0400

Baird stated that its base case scenario has been a step function change in raw

Packaging materials inflation shows signs of moderating in May, says Baird

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:32:48 -0400

Baird stated that its base case scenario has been a step function change in raw

Packaging materials inflation shows signs of moderating in May, says Baird

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:32:48 -0400

Baird stated that its base case scenario has been a step function change in raw

Ball Corporation to Present at Wells Fargo's 16th Annual Industrials & Materials Conference

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:30:00 -0400

WESTMINSTER, Colo., May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL), the leading global provider in sustainable aluminum packaging for beverage, personal care and household products, will present at Wells Fargo's 16^th Annual Industrials & Materials conference on June 10, 2026.

Ron Lewis, chief executive officer, is scheduled to speak at 9:30 a.m. Central Time. To listen to the presentation via live webcast, visit the following link:

Ball Corporation Live Webcast

About Ball Corporation

Ball Corporation (NYSE: Ball) is the global leader in sustainable

Ball Corporation to Present at Wells Fargo's 16th Annual Industrials & Materials Conference

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Ron Lewis, chief executive officer, is scheduled to speak at 9:30 a.m. Central Time. To listen to the presentation via live webcast, visit the following link:

Ball Corporation Live Webcast

About Ball Corporation

Ball Corporation (NYSE: Ball) is the global leader in sustainable

Ball Corporation to Present at Wells Fargo's 16th Annual Industrials & Materials Conference

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Ron Lewis, chief executive officer, is scheduled to speak at 9:30 a.m. Central Time. To listen to the presentation via live webcast, visit the following link:

Ball Corporation Live Webcast

About Ball Corporation

Ball Corporation (NYSE: Ball) is the global leader in sustainable

Ball Corporation to Present at Wells Fargo's 16th Annual Industrials & Materials Conference

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Ron Lewis, chief executive officer, is scheduled to speak at 9:30 a.m. Central Time. To listen to the presentation via live webcast, visit the following link:

Ball Corporation Live Webcast

About Ball Corporation

Ball Corporation (NYSE: Ball) is the global leader in sustainable

Truist Securities Reiterates Buy Rating on Ball Corp (BALL)

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:05:14 -0400

Truist Securities analyst Michael Roxland reiterated a Buy rating and $77.00 price target on Ball Corp (NYSE: BALL).

The analyst commented: "Bev Can Plant Tour: 2026 Guide Reiterated; We recently had the pleasure of visiting BALL’s Rome, GA beverage can plant hosted by CEO Ron Lewis, CFO Dan Rabbitt, and other key members of management. We reiterate our Buy rating and $77 PT on BALL. Overview We had the pleasure of visiting BALL’s Rome, GA beverage can plant hosted by Ron Lewis, CEO, Dan Rabbitt, CFO, Kathleen Pitre, President of North & Central America, Scott Vail, Chief Supply Chain & Operations

JPMorgan Upgrades Ball Corp (BALL) to Overweight

Mon, 18 May 2026 02:39:31 -0400

JPMorgan analyst Jeffrey J. Zekauskas upgraded Ball Corp (NYSE: BALL) from Neutral to Overweight with a price target of $60.00.

The analyst comments: “Over a one-year period the S&P 500 is higher by 25%, Ball is up 3% and Crown is (4%) lower. The S&P has increased 8% year to date; Ball shares are higher by 4%; and Crown is lower by (7%). Beverage can industry supply/demand balances have tightened because of rationalization steps by major producers. Aluminum cans appear to be the preferred packaging medium by the growing branded energy drink sellers. Volumes for Ball in 2026 are likely to

JPMorgan Upgrades Ball Corp (BALL) to Overweight

Mon, 18 May 2026 02:39:31 -0400

JPMorgan analyst Jeffrey J. Zekauskas upgraded Ball Corp (NYSE: BALL) from Neutral to Overweight with a price target of $60.00.

Ball Corp (BALL) PT Lowered to $64 at UBS

Wed, 06 May 2026 09:30:00 -0400

UBS analyst Joshua Spector lowered the price target on Ball Corp (NYSE: BALL) to $64.00 (from $66.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

Ball Corp (BALL) PT Raised to $71 at Wells Fargo

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:55:43 -0400

Wells Fargo analyst Gabe Hajde raised the price target on Ball Corp (NYSE: BALL) to $71.00 (from $70.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

Form 10-Q BALL Corp For: Mar 31

Tue, 05 May 2026 13:12:00 -0400

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Form 10-Q BALL Corp For: Mar 31

Tue, 05 May 2026 13:12:00 -0400

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Form 8-K BALL Corp For: May 05

Tue, 05 May 2026 08:13:00 -0400

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Form 8-K BALL Corp For: May 05

Tue, 05 May 2026 08:13:00 -0400

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Ball Corporation (BALL) Tops Q1 EPS by 10c

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:04:33 -0400

Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) reported Q1 EPS of $0.94, $0.10 better than the analyst estimate of $0.84. Revenue for the quarter came in at $3.6 billion versus the consensus estimate of $3.34 billion.

For earnings history and earnings-related data on Ball Corporation (BALL) click here.

Ball Reports Strong First Quarter 2026 Results

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Highlights

First quarter U.S. GAAP total diluted earnings per share of 77 cents vs. 63 cents in 2025
First quarter comparable diluted earnings per share of 94 cents vs. 77 cents in 2025, an increase of 22.1%
First quarter comparable operating earnings of $387 million vs. $352 million in 2025, an increase of 9.9%
Global aluminum packaging shipments increased 0.8% in the first quarter
On track to return at least $800 million through share buybacks and dividends to shareholders by year-end
In 2026, expect comparable diluted earnings per share growth of 10-plus percent and free cash flow greater than $900

Ball Reports Strong First Quarter 2026 Results

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Highlights

First quarter U.S. GAAP total diluted earnings per share of 77 cents vs. 63 cents in 2025
First quarter comparable diluted earnings per share of 94 cents vs. 77 cents in 2025, an increase of 22.1%
First quarter comparable operating earnings of $387 million vs. $352 million in 2025, an increase of 9.9%
Global aluminum packaging shipments increased 0.8% in the first quarter
On track to return at least $800 million through share buybacks and dividends to shareholders by year-end
In 2026, expect comparable diluted earnings per share growth of 10-plus percent and free cash flow greater than $900

Ball Reports Strong First Quarter 2026 Results

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Highlights

First quarter U.S. GAAP total diluted earnings per share of 77 cents vs. 63 cents in 2025
First quarter comparable diluted earnings per share of 94 cents vs. 77 cents in 2025, an increase of 22.1%
First quarter comparable operating earnings of $387 million vs. $352 million in 2025, an increase of 9.9%
Global aluminum packaging shipments increased 0.8% in the first quarter
On track to return at least $800 million through share buybacks and dividends to shareholders by year-end
In 2026, expect comparable diluted earnings per share growth of 10-plus percent and free cash flow greater than $900

Ball Reports Strong First Quarter 2026 Results

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Highlights

First quarter U.S. GAAP total diluted earnings per share of 77 cents vs. 63 cents in 2025
First quarter comparable diluted earnings per share of 94 cents vs. 77 cents in 2025, an increase of 22.1%
First quarter comparable operating earnings of $387 million vs. $352 million in 2025, an increase of 9.9%
Global aluminum packaging shipments increased 0.8% in the first quarter
On track to return at least $800 million through share buybacks and dividends to shareholders by year-end
In 2026, expect comparable diluted earnings per share growth of 10-plus percent and free cash flow greater than $900

Form 4 BALL Corp For: Apr 29 Filed by: NIEKAMP CYNTHIA A

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:16:00 -0400

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Form 4 BALL Corp For: Apr 29 Filed by: NIEKAMP CYNTHIA A

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:16:00 -0400

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