Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) Receives $62.83 Consensus Target Price from Analysts

Shares of Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) have earned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the fourteen ratings firms that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and eight have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 12 month price objective among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $68.4615.

A number of research analysts have recently commented on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Ball in a report on Wednesday. Morgan Stanley set a $66.00 target price on shares of Ball in a research note on Wednesday. Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on shares of Ball from $64.00 to $71.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Truist Financial boosted their price target on Ball from $69.00 to $75.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Mizuho raised their price objective on Ball from $58.00 to $70.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday.

Ball Trading Up 2.3%

Shares of NYSE BALL opened at $66.29 on Tuesday. Ball has a fifty-two week low of $43.51 and a fifty-two week high of $66.97. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26, a quick ratio of 0.72 and a current ratio of 1.11. The company has a market cap of $17.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.97, a PEG ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 1.13. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $53.76 and its 200-day moving average price is $51.93.

Ball (NYSE:BALL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The company reported $0.91 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.90 by $0.01. Ball had a return on equity of 18.10% and a net margin of 6.93%.The company had revenue of $3.35 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.11 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.84 EPS. Ball’s quarterly revenue was up 16.2% on a year-over-year basis. Ball has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.930- EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Ball will post 3.48 earnings per share for the current year.

Ball Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be issued a dividend of $0.20 per share. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. Ball’s dividend payout ratio is presently 24.10%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ball

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Meridian Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in Ball by 2.7% in the fourth quarter. Meridian Wealth Management LLC now owns 6,295 shares of the company’s stock worth $333,000 after buying an additional 165 shares in the last quarter. Praxis Investment Management Inc. boosted its position in Ball by 1.2% during the 2nd quarter. Praxis Investment Management Inc. now owns 15,340 shares of the company’s stock valued at $860,000 after acquiring an additional 180 shares in the last quarter. Ethic Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Ball by 0.6% in the 2nd quarter. Ethic Inc. now owns 34,415 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,941,000 after acquiring an additional 205 shares during the period. Western Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Ball by 3.2% in the 4th quarter. Western Wealth Management LLC now owns 6,752 shares of the company’s stock worth $358,000 after acquiring an additional 208 shares in the last quarter. Finally, True Wealth Design LLC lifted its stake in shares of Ball by 17.6% during the 3rd quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 1,438 shares of the company’s stock worth $73,000 after purchasing an additional 215 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.51% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Ball

Here are the key news stories impacting Ball this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Ball reported better‑than‑expected Q4 results and raised FY guidance; coverage highlighted a revenue beat and improved margins, which helped push the stock to a 52‑week high. Ball Hits New 52-Week High on Better-Than-Expected Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at Jefferies, Mizuho and Truist raised price targets (Jefferies: $64→$71; Mizuho: $58→$70; Truist: $69→$75) and reiterated buy/outperform views — these upgrades add upside thesis momentum and likely supported buying. Analyst Price Target Raises Mizuho Note Truist Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Company presentation and earnings materials (Q4 results and investor slides) were posted publicly — useful for investors who want detail on segment performance, margins and guidance. Earnings Call Presentation
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its target from $50 to $60 but retained a “neutral” rating; the $60 target sits below the current market price, which could limit near‑term upside for investors focused on sell‑side targets. JPMorgan Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Other links in your feed (MLB ball‑strike system, Dragon Ball entertainment items, Hornets/Lonzo coverage) are unrelated to Ball Corporation’s packaging business and unlikely to affect the stock. MLB Article

About Ball

Ball Corporation is a leading provider of sustainable aluminum packaging solutions and advanced aerospace technologies. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, the company serves customers in the beverage, food and aerosol markets through a global network of manufacturing facilities. With an emphasis on sustainability and innovation, Ball designs and produces metal cans, bottles and ends that support recycling and reduce environmental impact.

The company’s packaging segment specializes in beverage cans for soft drinks, beer and energy drinks, as well as metal packaging for food and personal care applications.