Ball Corporation Reports Q2 Profit Rise, Revenue Up 12.8%

Ball Corporation reported a Q2 profit of $212 million, or $0.76 per share, compared to $158 million, or $0.51 per share last year. Excluding items, the company reported adjusted earnings of $249 million or $0.90 per share. Revenue rose 12.8% to $3.338 billion from $2.959 billion last year.

Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) reported its second-quarter (Q2) earnings results, showcasing a robust financial performance. The company reported a net profit of $212 million, or $0.76 per share, compared to $158 million, or $0.51 per share in the same period last year. On an adjusted basis, earnings per share (EPS) were $0.90, up from $0.51 in the previous year. Revenue climbed by 12.8% to $3.338 billion from $2.959 billion [1].

Key highlights of the Q2 results include:
- Revenue Growth: Revenue increased by 12.8% year-over-year (YoY) to $3.338 billion.
- Adjusted EPS: Adjusted earnings per share were $0.90, up from $0.51 in the same period last year.
- Shareholder Returns: Ball Corporation returned $1.13 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in the first half of 2025, on track to return at least $1.5 billion by year-end.
- Global Aluminum Packaging Shipments: Global aluminum packaging shipments increased by 4.1% in the second quarter compared to the same period last year.

The company's strong performance was driven by increased demand for aluminum packaging and operational efficiency. Additionally, the company's focus on sustainability, as evidenced by its ongoing initiatives to advance sustainable aluminum packaging, has contributed to its robust financial performance.

Looking ahead, Ball Corporation is positioned to continue its growth trajectory. The company is targeting a comparable diluted earnings per share (EPS) growth of 12-15% in 2025, along with strong free cash flow generation and continued long-term return of value to shareholders [2].

References:
[1] https://finviz.com/quote.ashx?b=1&p=d&t=BALL&ty=ea
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/ball-reports-second-quarter-2025-results-ce7c5edbde8efe2c