【SMM Aluminum Flash News】Ball Corporation posts a 14.5% rise in net earnings, plans $800M shareholder return

Published: May 7, 2026 08:53

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Ball Corporation, one of the leading supplier of aluminium packaging reported higher earnings in the first quarter of 2026, helped by slightly higher shipment volumes and better operating performance. The company posted net earnings of USD 205 million, up from USD 179 million a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share rose to USD 0.77 from USD 0.63. On an adjusted basis, earnings per share increased to USD 0.94 from USD 0.77, about a 22 per cent rise. Sales reached USD 3.60 billion in the quarter, compared to USD 3.10 billion in the same period of 2025. Comparable operating earnings also increased to USD 387 million from USD 352 million. Global aluminium packaging shipments grew by 0.8 per cent. Growth came from North and Central America and Europe, while South America saw lower volumes.

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