$BALL

Ball Corp (BALL) plans to build a beverage can facility in Uttar Pradesh, India, expanding its presence in a key growth market. The investment aligns with its strategy to match capital expenditure with depreciation. In Q2 2026, BALL's Beverage Packaging EMEA segment, which includes India, reported $1.24B sales (up 10.6%) and $162M operating earnings (up 6.6%). Total sales rose 19.7% to $3.98B, beating estimates. Shares have gained 20% in the past year.

Ball Corporation and Crown Holdings are each building aluminum beverage can plants in Uttar Pradesh, India. Ball's project, with a $305.1M investment, is in Meerut, while Crown's $217.8M plant is in Unnao. Both projects have government incentives and long-term customer commitments, including United Breweries for Crown.

Ball Corporation and Crown Holdings met with Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister to discuss investment plans. Ball will invest ₹2,913 crore in Meerut, while Crown will invest ₹2,078.44 crore in Unnao, both for aluminum beverage can facilities. These projects aim to boost manufacturing and create jobs.

Ball Corp. (BALL) added Darlene Nicosia and Sherry Buck to its board. Buck recently retired as CFO of W.L. Gore & Associates. Nicosia is CEO of Maker’s Pride and previously worked at Coca-Cola Co. (COKE). The company expects their expertise to enhance board support for operational and growth strategies.

BALL Corp (BALL) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Exhibit 99.1 News Release For Immediate Release www.ball.com Investor Contact: Brandon Potthoff 303-460-2120, bpotthof@ball.com Media Contact: Jennifer Livingston 720-693-4743, jennifer.livingston@ball.com Ball Corporation Appoints Darlene J. Nicosia and Sherry L. Buck to Board o

Avery Dennison (AVY) reported Q2 revenue of $2.46B, up 10.9% YoY, beating estimates. Packaging Corp (PKG) reported $2.49B, up 14.7%, missing EPS. Ball (BALL) reported $4.00B, up 19.7%, beating estimates. Crown Holdings (CCK) reported $3.67B, up 16.5%, beating estimates. Stocks reacted accordingly.

Glew Mandy (SVP and President, EMEA) sold 5,626 shares of BALL Corp (BALL) at $63.80 ($0.36M total) on 2026-08-25.

Goodwin Deron (VP, Global Head of Treasury) sold 8,809 shares of BALL Corp (BALL) at an average of $63.03 ($63.00–$63.04, $0.56M total) across 2 trades on 2026-08-11.

Ball Corp (BALL) reported Q2 FY2026 earnings Aug. 4. Net sales rose 19.7% YoY to $4.0B, driven by higher volumes and price/mix tied to aluminum prices. Comparable EPS increased 14.4% to $1.03. For FY2026, Ball expects >10% comparable diluted EPS growth and free cash flow >$900M. Analysts’ consensus is Moderate Buy; Citi raised its target to $75.

Ball (BALL) reported Q2 2026 results in an earnings call transcript. It said global volumes rose 4.3% year over year, comparable operating earnings increased 7.7%, and comparable diluted EPS grew 14.4%. For 2026, it reiterated 10%+ comparable diluted EPS growth, free cash flow above $900 million, and plans to return about $800 million to shareholders.