Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.80
Ball Corporation (BALL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
24.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
BALL Dividend Income Check
Safety
24.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.9% and trend is rising.
BALL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$0.80
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout24.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout35.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR5.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield8.4%
Total Shareholder Yield9.8%
1Y Total Return15.7%
5Y Total Return-30.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,95110Y ago$18,25620Y ago$68,992
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BALL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
BALL Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ball Corporation distributes 24.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 35.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BALL has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 5.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BALL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 8.4% buyback yield, 9.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -30.5%, with dividends contributing 4.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $18,256 today.
BALL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.95
Avg/Payment$0.1975
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | — | 1.20% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 1.63% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 1.57% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 1.53% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 1.53% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 1.27% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 1.25% | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 1.15% | Jun 17, 2024 |
BALL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
24.1% payout
Streak
1Y
5.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.8%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALLBall Corporation | $15.7B | 1.4% | 24.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
 CCKCrown Holdings, Inc. | $11.3B | 1.0% | 16.3% | 8 | Sustainable |
 SEESealed Air Corporati… | $6.2B | 1.9% | 23.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SLGNSilgan Holdings Inc. | $4.3B | 2.0% | 29.8% | 21 | Sustainable |
 ATRAptarGroup, Inc. | $7.9B | 1.5% | 30.8% | 33 | Sustainable |
2nd  SONSonoco Products Comp… | $5.2B | 4.0% | 52.5% | 30 | Sustainable |
 PKGPackaging Corporatio… | $20.2B | 2.2% | 58.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  IPInternational Paper … | $17.7B | 5.5% | — | 1 | Unknown |
3rd  GPKGraphic Packaging Ho… | $3.3B | 3.8% | 28.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
BALL Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.20 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2025 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.30 | 24.2% | 4.12x | 0.9% |
| 2024 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $13.00 | 6.2% | 16.25x | 0.9% |
| 2023 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.23 | 35.9% | 2.79x | 0.9% |
| 2022 | $0.80 | 14.3% | 4 | $2.25 | 35.6% | 2.81x | 0.9% |
| 2021 | $0.70 | 16.7% | 4 | $2.65 | 26.4% | 3.79x | 0.8% |
| 2020 | $0.60 | 9.1% | 4 | $1.75 | 34.3% | 2.92x | 0.7% |
| 2019 | $0.55 | 37.5% | 4 | $1.66 | 33.1% | 3.02x | 0.6% |
| 2018 | $0.40 | 9.6% | 4 | $1.29 | 31.0% | 3.23x | 0.4% |
| 2017 | $0.36 | 40.4% | 4 | $1.12 | 32.6% | 3.07x | 0.4% |
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Start ComparisonBALL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BALL stock.
How much dividend does BALL pay per share?
Ball Corporation (BALL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is BALL's next ex-dividend date?
BALL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BALL typically pays dividends Annual.
Is BALL's dividend safe?
BALL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +24.1% and FCF payout ratio of +35.6%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has BALL increased its dividend?
BALL has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.9%.
How often does BALL pay dividends?
Ball Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.80 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BALL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BALL five years ago would be worth approximately $6,951 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BALL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BALL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.