Ball Corporation's market cap is $14.6 billion, and the company has underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. Analysts expect EPS to grow 13.3% YoY to $3.59 for the current fiscal year, and the consensus rating is a "Moderate Buy." The mean price target is $64.46, representing a 17.4% premium from current levels.
Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL), a leading manufacturer of aluminum packaging products, has seen a surge in analyst interest and increased holdings from institutional investors. Despite underperforming the broader market over the past 52 weeks, the company has garnered positive analyst ratings and price target adjustments.
Neuberger Berman Group LLC, one of the largest institutional investors, increased its holdings in Ball Corporation by 9.1% during the first quarter, bringing its total ownership to 494,246 shares valued at approximately $25.74 million [1]. This follows a trend of increased interest from other hedge funds and institutional investors, who collectively own 86.51% of the company's stock [1].
Analysts have raised their price targets for Ball Corporation's shares. UBS increased its target from $54.00 to $60.00, while Mizuho lifted its target from $60.00 to $68.00. Bank of America restated a "neutral" rating with a $66.00 target price, and Royal Bank of Canada boosted its target from $69.00 to $70.00 [1]. These adjustments reflect the analysts' bullish sentiment towards the company's prospects.
Ball Corporation reported quarterly earnings of $0.90 per share, exceeding analyst estimates, and plans to distribute a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share on September 16th [1]. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are expected to grow by 13.3% year-over-year (YoY) to $3.59 for the current fiscal year, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a mean price target of $64.46 [1]. This represents a 17.4% premium from current levels.
The company's market capitalization stands at $14.95 billion, with a P/E ratio of 28.46 and a P/E/G ratio of 1.22 [1]. Despite the recent market underperformance, Ball Corporation's strong fundamentals and analyst support suggest potential upside for investors.
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[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-neuberger-berman-group-llc-has-2574-million-holdings-in-ball-corporation-nyseball-2025-08-14/
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