Ball Corporation (BALL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
BALL Dividend Income Check
Safety
24.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.9% and trend is rising.
BALL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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BALL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
BALL Dividend Safety Story
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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 does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, 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, 8.6% buyback yield, 10.0% 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 -22.1%, with dividends contributing 5.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,781 today.
BALL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | — | 1.49% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $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 |
BALL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.4B | 1.4% | 24.1% | 0 | Sustainable | |
| $11.4B | 1.0% | 16.3% | 4 | Sustainable | |
| $6.2B | 1.9% | 23.6% | 0 | Sustainable | |
| $4.4B | 1.9% | 29.8% | 22 | Sustainable | |
| $7.7B | 1.5% | 30.8% | 33 | Sustainable | |
2nd | $5.0B | 4.1% | 52.5% | 36 | Sustainable |
| $20.4B | 2.2% | 58.5% | 0 | Sustainable | |
1st | $19.5B | 5.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd | $3.2B | 4.0% | 28.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
BALL Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.40 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 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% |
Full Stock Analysis
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Intrinsic Valuation
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Historical Returns
41+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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BALL — 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 Semi-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 Semi-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 dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has BALL increased its dividend?
BALL has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.9%.
How often does BALL pay dividends?
Ball Corporation pays dividends Semi-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 $7,794 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.