Ball Corp Q2 EPS 76 cents, up from 51 cents YoY; returns $1.13 bln to shareholders.

• Ball Corporation reports Q2 US GAAP EPS of 76 cents, up from 51 cents in 2024. • Global aluminum packaging shipments increased 4.1% in Q2. • Returned $1.13 billion to shareholders via share repurchases and dividends in the first six months of 2025. • Positioned to advance sustainable aluminum packaging, grow EPS 12-15% in 2025.

Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) announced its second quarter 2025 earnings, highlighting significant improvements in earnings per share (EPS) and revenue growth, as well as a strong focus on sustainable aluminum packaging. The company reported a U.S. GAAP EPS of 76 cents, a substantial increase from the 51 cents reported in the same period last year [3].

Global aluminum packaging shipments increased by 4.1% in Q2 2025, demonstrating a robust demand for the company's products. Ball Corporation's commitment to sustainable packaging is evident in its strategic focus on advancing this area, which is expected to drive comparable diluted earnings per share (EPS) growth of 12-15% in 2025 [3].

The company also returned $1.13 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in the first six months of 2025, indicating a strong commitment to shareholder value. Ball Corporation's robust financial position and disciplined financial execution are expected to continue delivering attractive shareholder returns and fuel sustainable, long-term organic growth [3].

Daniel W. Fisher, chairman and CEO, stated, "We delivered strong second quarter results, returning $1.13 billion to shareholders in the first six months of 2025. Our robust financial position, leaner operating model, and focused growth strategy enabled us to achieve higher volume and increase our full-year guidance for comparable diluted earnings per share growth to 12-15%." [3]

Ball Corporation's earnings call is scheduled for today at 9 a.m. Mountain Time (11 a.m. Eastern). Investors and financial professionals are encouraged to tune in to gain further insights into the company's performance and future prospects.

References:
[1] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4477499-ball-q2-2025-earnings-preview
[2] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4478182-ball-non-gaap-eps-of-0_90-beats-by-0_03-revenue-of-3_34b-beats-by-230m
[3] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ball-reports-second-quarter-2025-results-302521752.html