Ball Corporation Announces $0.20 Dividend Payment with 1.2% Yield

Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) will pay a dividend of $0.20 per share on March 16th, with a dividend yield of 1.2%. The company's dividend has been stable over the years, growing at 12% per annum over the past decade. Earnings per share are forecast to rise by 36.1% over the next year, and the payout ratio is expected to be 19%, which is considered sustainable. Investors are pleased with the company's stock price increase of 34% in the last 3 months.