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Ball (BALL)
NYSE:BALL
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 01, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.71Last Year’s EPS
0.68Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 12 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 04, 2025
|% Change Since: -7.78%
|Next Earnings Date:May 01, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed picture, with significant achievements in EPS growth, community initiatives, and strategic acquisitions, but faced challenges in volume performance in North America and supply-demand issues in South America. The company's proactive approach to shareholder returns and future growth plans provides a positive outlook.Company Guidance
During Ball Corporation's fourth-quarter 2024 earnings call, the company provided guidance for 2025, highlighting several key metrics and strategic initiatives. The CEO, Dan Fisher, expressed confidence in achieving 11% to 14% comparable diluted EPS growth, driven by global volume growth anticipated in the 2% to 3% range. The company aims to exceed 10% EPS growth beyond 2025. Ball Corporation plans to repurchase at least $3 billion in shares between 2024 and 2025, with $290 million already repurchased year-to-date in 2025. Capital expenditures for 2025 are expected to be below depreciation and amortization, within a range of $600 million. The company also announced the acquisition of a can manufacturing facility in Florida for $160 million, which closed on the day of the call. The effective tax rate for 2025 is anticipated to be slightly above 22%, and full-year interest expenses are projected to be around $270 million. These efforts are part of Ball Corporation's strategy to enhance operational performance and shareholder value through dividends and share repurchases, aligning with its long-term growth objectives.Strong Shareholder Returns
Ball Corporation returned $1.96 billion to shareholders via share repurchases and dividends in 2024, with plans to repurchase at least $3 billion of shares between 2024 and 2025.
EPS Growth Achievement
The company reported full year comparable diluted earnings per share of $3.17 in 2024, a 9.3% increase from $2.90 in 2023.
Positive Community and Safety Initiatives
Ball Corporation's employees volunteered more than 23,000 hours and invested over $4 million into local causes and disaster relief efforts in 2024 while improving safety performance by decreasing incident rates versus 2023.
Growth in EMEA Region
Fourth quarter segment volumes in EMEA were strong, with an increase in operating earnings by 12.5%, and expectations for significant year-over-year growth in 2025.
Strategic Acquisitions and Expansions
Ball Corporation acquired a Florida can manufacturing facility for $160 million, expanding its capacity and positioning for growth in North America.
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BALL Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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BALL Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 04, 2025 | $55.68 | $51.84 | -6.90% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $63.98 | $59.06 | -7.69% |
| Aug 01, 2024 | $63.42 | $64.13 | +1.12% |
| Apr 26, 2024 | $64.85 | $69.16 | +6.65% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Ball (BALL) report earnings?
Ball (BALL) is schdueled to report earning on May 01, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Ball (BALL) earnings time?
Ball (BALL) earnings time is at May 01, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is BALL EPS forecast?
BALL EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 0.71.
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