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Ball Corporation (BALL) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on May 5, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Ball reported first-quarter 2026 results for the period ended March 31, 2026.
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Item 2.02 · Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Ball reported first-quarter 2026 results for the period ended March 31, 2026
- Earnings release issued May 5, 2026, with results and financial details in Exhibit 99.1
- Investor conference call scheduled to discuss first-quarter performance
- Non-U.S. GAAP measures included, requiring comparison with reconciled U.S. GAAP results
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Q1 2026 comparable EPS $0.94, up 22.1% from $0.77; GAAP EPS rose to $0.77 from $0.63
- Sales increased to $3.60B from $3.10B, while comparable operating earnings reached $387M, up 9.9%
- EMEA operating earnings rose to $134M from $111M, including acquired Benepack facilities in Belgium and Hungary
- Management expects 10-plus% comparable EPS growth and over $900M free cash flow in 2026
- At least $800M targeted for shareholder returns through buybacks and dividends, supporting capital-return appeal
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