Ball Corporation reported second quarter 2026 financial results, posting U.S. GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.83 compared to $0.76 in the prior year period. Comparable diluted EPS increased 14.4% to $1.03, while comparable operating earnings rose 7.7% to $433 million on sales of $4.00 billion. Global aluminum packaging shipments grew 4.3%, with volume increases across North and Central America, EMEA, and South America segments. The company returned $222 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in the first half of 2026 and targets at least $800 million in total returns by year-end. Ball expects comparable diluted EPS growth of over 10% and free cash flow exceeding $900 million for the full year. Ball Corporation is a global leader in sustainable aluminum packaging solutions.
