BALL · 8-K · 20260804PR090074

Segment Profitability

BALL Corp · 2026-08-04 · Importance 42 · Surprise 14 · No source text

Comparable operating earnings increased 7.7% year over year to $433 million in the second quarter and 8.8% to $820 million in the first six months. North and Central America comparable operating earnings declined 2.4% to $207 million because higher operating costs, higher volume-related costs and plant start-up costs exceeded favorable price/mix. EMEA earnings increased 6.6% to $162 million as higher volume and favorable price/mix more than offset higher costs. South America earnings increased 64.0% to $82 million, driven by higher volumes and favorable price/mix.

Key facts

• For the three months ended June 30, 2026, comparable segment operating earnings: North and Central America $207 million; EMEA $162 million; South America $82 million; Reportable segment comparable operating earnings $451 million; Other $(18) million; Comparable operating earnings $433 million. source
• Comparable EBITDA for twelve months ended December 31, 2025: $2,044 million; Comparable EBITDA for six months ended June 30, 2026: $1,069 million. source
• Second quarter comparable operating earnings: $433 million in 2026 vs. $402 million in 2025, an increase of 7.7%. source
• Earnings before taxes for three months ended June 30, 2026: $278 million vs. $268 million in 2025. source
• Second quarter North and Central America segment comparable operating earnings decreased year-over-year due to higher costs primarily from higher volumes, operating costs and plant start-up costs, partially offset by favorable price/mix including timing of metal pass through to customers. source
• Second quarter comparable operating earnings in EMEA reflect higher volume and favorable price/mix, partially offset by higher costs. source
• Second quarter South America comparable operating earnings were higher year-over-year driven by higher volumes and favorable price/mix. source

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