BALL · 8-K · 20260804PR090074
Capital Expenditures Program
BALL Corp · 2026-08-04 · Importance 83 · Surprise 82 · From source text
Ball invested $302 million in capital expenditures during the first six months of 2026, up 70.6% from $177 million in the prior-year period. Capital expenditures exceeded operating cash flow of negative $169 million, contributing to negative free cash flow of $471 million. Management stated that it continues to maintain flexibility to invest in long-term sustainable EVA-growth projects. The company expects full-year 2026 free cash flow above $900 million.
Key facts
- Capital expenditures for six months ended June 30, 2026: $(302) million vs. $(177) million in 2025. source
- Cash provided by (used in) investing activities for six months ended June 30, 2026: $(437) million vs. $(391) million in 2025. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | -1.5% | Capital expenditures for six months ended June 30, 2026: $(302) million vs. $(177) million in 2025. |
| cash | negative | realized | — | Cash provided by (used in) investing activities for six months ended June 30, 2026: $(437) million vs. $(391) million in 2025. |