BusinessThursday, November 5
Ball Corp. posts a $94 million Q3 loss but beats Wall Street on adjusted earnings and revenue
The Good Day Lafayette team
If you follow Ball Corp., the Westminster packaging company had a split third quarter: a loss on the books, a beat on the adjusted numbers.
Revenue was $4.19 billion, up 24% from a year ago. Higher aluminum prices and volume were part of the reason. Analysts had expected $3.74 billion.
Ball's revenue and adjusted earnings rose from a year ago
| Third quarter 2025 | Measure | Third quarter 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| $3.38 billion | Revenue | $4.19 billion |
| $280 million | Adjusted net earnings | $293 million |
Source: BizWest
“Ball delivered another quarter of strong results, reflecting the power of our customer-focused strategy, disciplined execution and the ownership mindset embedded throughout our organization.”
One-time charges included a $475 million noncash charge from Ball's buyout of its U.K. pension plan, plus charges tied to plant closures. Adjusted for one-time gains and costs, Ball earned $1.10 per share. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research had expected $1.06.
Ball's third quarter by the numbers
- $94 million
- net loss for the quarter ended Sept. 30
- $475 million
- noncash charge for the U.K. pension buyout
- $1.10
- adjusted earnings per diluted share
Sources: BizWest, The Journal
- Net loss per share: 36 cents, versus a $1.18 profit a year ago
- Ball shares: up 29% since January, 45% in 12 months
Sources: BizWest, The Journal