Ball reports higher second-quarter EPS and maintains 2026 outlook

Ball reported second-quarter 2026 sales of $4.00 billion and U.S. GAAP diluted EPS of 83 cents for the quarter ended June 30, up from 76 cents a year earlier; comparable diluted EPS rose 14.4% to $1.03. The company said it expects comparable EPS growth of more than 10% and free cash flow above $900 million in 2026, while targeting at least $800 million in dividends and share repurchases for the year; it had returned $222 million through June 30.