Ball Corporation Set to Report Q1 Earnings on May 6

With a market capitalization of $13.6 billion, Ball Corporation (BALL) specializes in aluminum packaging products for the beverage, personal care, and household goods sectors. The Westminster, Colorado-based company competes against plastics and glass, offering a range of packaging solutions for various applications. Investors are keenly awaiting the announcement of its fiscal Q1 earnings for 2025, scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, before the market opens.

Expectations for Q1 Earnings

Analysts predict that Ball Corporation will report earnings of $0.69 per share, reflecting a 1.5% increase from $0.68 per share in the same quarter last year. Notably, the company has consistently outperformed Wall Street’s earnings projections in each of the last four quarters. In Q4 2024, BALL’s earnings per share (EPS) of $0.84 exceeded expectations by 3.7%.

Future Earnings Projections

Looking ahead to fiscal 2025, analysts anticipate that BALL will report a profit of $3.48 per share, marking a 9.8% increase from the $3.17 earnings in fiscal 2024. Moreover, the EPS is projected to grow another 13.5% year-over-year to reach $3.95 in fiscal 2026.

Stock Performance Overview

Over the past 52 weeks, BALL shares have fallen 27.5%, significantly trailing both the S&P 500 Index ($SPX), which increased by 3.2%, and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY), which gained 5.4% during the same period.

Following a mixed Q4 earnings report released on February 4, shares of BALL dropped 6.9%. The company’s revenue dipped slightly to $2.9 billion year-over-year, falling short of analyst expectations, mainly due to weak demand in North and Central America. However, adjusted earnings improved, reaching $0.84 per share—up 7.7% from the previous year and above forecasts by 3.7%.

Analyst Ratings and Price Targets

Overall, Wall Street analysts view BALL’s stock with moderate optimism, assigning a “Moderate Buy” rating. Among the 14 analysts covering the stock, there are six “Strong Buy” recommendations, two “Moderate Buy,” five “Hold,” and one “Strong Sell” rating. The average price target for BALL stands at $62.62, suggesting a potential upside of 30.2% from current levels.

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