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Ball Corporation BALLBall Corporation said net sales for the 3 months ended March 31, 2026 increased $506 million compared to the same period in the prior year, citing price/mix of $345 million mainly from higher aluminum prices, higher volume of $33 million and currency translation of $107 million as factors.
Key points
AI summaryBall Corporation said net sales for the 3 months ended March 31, 2026 increased $506 million compared to the same period in the prior year, citing price/mix of $345 million mainly from higher aluminum prices, higher volume of $33 million and currency translation of $107 million as factors.
The company said cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization, was $2,957 million as of Q1 2026, representing 82% of net sales, compared to $2,493 million or 80% in the prior year period. Net earnings attributable to Ball Corporation increased $26 million compared to the same period in the prior year.
Ball Corporation said cash flows used in operating activities were $777 million in 2026, with working capital outflow of $1.15 billion as a primary driver. Cash flows used in investing activities were $306 million and cash flows provided by financing activities were $605 million.
The company acquired an 80% capital share of Benepack's European beverage can manufacturing business from ORG Technology Co. Ltd. on January 2026, with cash consideration, net of cash acquired, of $75 million. Total debt outstanding was $7.86 billion as of March 31, 2026.
Key figures
Quarter ended March 31, 2026
- Revenue
- $3.6B
- Net income
- $205M
- EPS
- $0.77
- Operating cash flow
- −$777M
From the XBRL financial data filed with the SEC · not processed by AI.
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Net Sales Increased $506 million in Q1 2026
Ball Corporation said net sales for the 3 months ended March 31, 2026 increased $506 million compared to the same period in the prior year, citing price/mix of $345 million mainly from higher aluminum prices, higher volume of $33 million and currency translation of $107 million as factors.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
Cost of Sales and Net Earnings Attributable to Ball Corporation
The company said cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization, was $2,957 million as of Q1 2026, representing 82% of net sales, compared to $2,493 million or 80% in the prior year period. Net earnings attributable to Ball Corporation increased $26 million compared to the same period in the prior year.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
Operating, Investing and Financing Cash Flows for 3 Months
Ball Corporation said cash flows used in operating activities were $777 million in 2026, with working capital outflow of $1.15 billion as a primary driver. Cash flows used in investing activities were $306 million and cash flows provided by financing activities were $605 million.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
Benepack Acquisition and Total Debt Outstanding
The company acquired an 80% capital share of Benepack's European beverage can manufacturing business from ORG Technology Co. Ltd. on January 2026, with cash consideration, net of cash acquired, of $75 million. Total debt outstanding was $7.86 billion as of March 31, 2026.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
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