Ball Corporation reported a third-quarter net loss attributable to the corporation of $94 million, or a diluted loss per share of 36 cents, compared to earnings per share of $1.18 in the prior-year period. Sales increased to $4.19 billion from $3.38 billion, driven by higher volume and favorable price/mix primarily attributable to higher aluminum prices. On a comparable basis, diluted earnings per share rose 6.8% to $1.10 from $1.03, with comparable operating earnings increasing 2.5% to $451 million. Global aluminum packaging shipments grew 4.7%. The company returned $431 million to shareholders via buybacks and dividends in the first nine months of 2026 and expects full-year comparable diluted EPS growth of over 10 percent. Ball Corporation is a global leader in sustainable aluminum packaging solutions for beverage, personal care, and household products.
