BALL · News · 20260805N

Guidance / Outlook

BALL Corp · 2026-08-05 · Importance 78 · Surprise 58

Ball reaffirmed its 2026 outlook for comparable diluted EPS growth of at least 10%. Management also expects full-year 2026 free cash flow above $900 million. The outlook was maintained despite higher North American operating and startup costs and a comparable operating-margin decline from 12.0% to 10.8% in the second quarter.

Key facts

• TradingKey reported Ball's comparable diluted EPS rose 14.4% and noted Ball reiterated 2026 guidance for double-digit comparable EPS growth, free cash flow above $900 million, and at least $800 million in shareholder returns. source