BALL · 8-K · 20260804PR090074

Input Cost and Pricing Actions

BALL Corp · 2026-08-04 · Importance 10 · Surprise 6

Higher aluminum prices increased reported sales and contributed to favorable price/mix in North and Central America and South America. Ball said favorable price/mix also benefited EMEA results, partially offsetting higher costs. The company cited contractual passthrough mechanisms and the timing of metal passthrough to customers as factors supporting commercial execution and cost recovery.

Key facts

• Second quarter North and Central America segment sales reflect higher volume and favorable price/mix, primarily attributable to higher aluminum prices. source
• Second quarter South America sales reflect higher volume and favorable price/mix, primarily attributable to higher aluminum prices. source