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BALL
Ball Corporation
$54.18
1.56
(2.96%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 14.425B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 368.128M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Consumer Cyclical | |||||
| Industry: | Packaging & Containers | |||||
| CEO: | Ronald J. Lewis | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 16000 | |||||
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| Website: | https://www.ball.com |
Ball Corporation serves as a global provider of aluminum packaging solutions for a broad spectrum of industries, including beverages, personal care items, and household goods. Its extensive reach covers the United States, Brazil, and numerous international markets. The company’s operations are strategically divided into four primary business segments: Beverage Packaging for North and Central America; Beverage Packaging for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; Beverage Packaging for South America; and its dedicated Aerospace division. Within its packaging enterprise, Ball is a key manufacturer and supplier of aluminum beverage containers, catering to producers of carbonated soft drinks, beer, energy drinks, and other liquid products. Its product line also encompasses extruded aluminum aerosol containers, innovative reclosable aluminum bottles, aluminum cups, and aluminum slugs. Beyond packaging, Ball Corporation maintains a substantial presence in the aerospace sector. Here, it develops advanced spacecraft, intricate sensors and instruments, sophisticated radio frequency systems, and other cutting-edge technologies. These specialized offerings support civil, commercial, and national security aerospace initiatives. Its aerospace portfolio includes defense hardware, tactical antenna and video solutions, space hardware for both operational and civilian applications, and comprehensive systems engineering services. The company also undertakes the design, production, and rigorous testing of satellites, remote sensing devices, and associated ground control hardware and software, in addition to providing launch vehicle integration and satellite operational support. Furthermore, Ball supplies highly specialized components to government agencies and their prime contractors, such as target identification, warning, and attitude control systems; cryogenic systems with integrated sensor cooling devices; star trackers; and fast-steering mirrors. Established in 1880, Ball Corporation’s corporate headquarters are located in Westminster, Colorado.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 12,019,000 | 11,798,000 | 13,161,000 |
| Gross Profit | 1,716,000 | 1,839,000 | 1,956,000 |
| EBITDA | 1,760,000 | 1,459,000 | 2,091,000 |
| Operating Income | 1,176,000 | 992,000 | 1,390,000 |
| Net Income | 707,000 | 4,008,000 | 912,000 |
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Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 19,303,000 | 17,628,000 | 19,524,000 |
| Total Liabilities | 15,466,000 | 11,698,000 | 14,103,000 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 3,769,000 | 5,862,000 | 5,421,000 |
| Total Debt | 8,569,000 | 5,673,000 | 7,012,000 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 695,000 | 885,000 | 1,212,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 1,863,000 | 115,000 | 1,262,000 |
| Capital Expenditure | -1,045,000 | -484,000 | -474,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | 818,000 | -369,000 | 788,000 |
| Net Income | 711,000 | 4,014,000 | 915,000 |
| Net Change in Cash | 152,000 | 221,000 | 290,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2028 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 15,414,295.455 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 15,481,268.184 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 15,447,781.820 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 2,138,985.305 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 2,148,278.866 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 2,143,632.086 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 1,322,283.966 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 1,428,188.221 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 1,375,236.094 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 793,510.964 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 796,958.646 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 795,234.805 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 5.040 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 5.180 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 4.790 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 8 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 3 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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- Robust Revenue Performance: Ball Corporation has demonstrated consistent revenue generation as reflected in recent income statements, supported by strong gross profit margins (per grossProfitMarginTTM). This indicates operational efficiency and a solid market position within the packaging industry (industryName: Containers & Packaging, sectorName: Materials).
- Strong Cash Flow Metrics: Positive free cash flow (freeCashFlowYieldTTM and freeCashFlow from Cash Flow Statements) highlights the company’s ability to generate cash after capital expenditures, providing financial flexibility for dividends (lastDiv, dividendYieldTTM) and potential reinvestment.
- Global Market Presence: Revenue from diverse geographic segments (Revenue Geo Segments) underscores Ball’s international footprint, reducing reliance on any single market and enhancing revenue stability.
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