BALL · 8-K · 20260804PR090074
Revenue Performance and Mix
BALL Corp · 2026-08-04 · Importance 47 · Surprise 22 · From source text
Second-quarter 2026 net sales increased 19.7% year over year to $3.997 billion from $3.338 billion, while six-month sales rose 18.1% to $7.600 billion from $6.435 billion. Global aluminum packaging shipments increased 4.3% in the second quarter. Higher sales reflected increased volumes and favorable price/mix, primarily from higher aluminum prices in North and Central America and South America. Reportable segment sales represented $3.839 billion, or 96.0% of total sales, while Other contributed $158 million.
Key facts
- Three months ended June 30, 2026 net sales (consolidated): $3,997 million compared to $3,338 million for three months ended June 30, 2025. source
- U.S. GAAP net earnings attributable to the corporation for second quarter 2026: $221 million on sales of $4.00 billion. source
- Ball’s second quarter 2026 comparable net earnings: $276 million, or $1.03 per diluted share. source
- Net earnings attributable to Ball Corporation for six months ended June 30, 2026: $426 million vs. $391 million in 2025. source
- Ball reported 2025 net sales of $13.16 billion. source
- Second quarter comparable diluted earnings per share: $1.03 in 2026 vs. $0.90 in 2025, an increase of 14.4%. source
- U.S. GAAP net earnings attributable to the corporation for second quarter 2025: $212 million on sales of $3.34 billion. source
- Ball’s second quarter 2025 comparable net earnings: $251 million, or $0.90 per diluted share. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | positive | realized | +16.5% | Three months ended June 30, 2026 net sales (consolidated): $3,997 million compared to $3,338 million for three months ended June 30, 2025. |