Ball Corporation (BALL) Earnings History
Growth Compounder37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · Consistent double-digit EPS growth over 5 years
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Ball Corporation (BALL) Earnings Overview
As of June 22, 2026, Ball Corporation (BALL) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $937M, reflecting -74.6% year-over-year growth. The company earned $3.50 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 6.9%.
Looking at the long-term picture, BALL's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +13.5%, showing solid earnings momentum. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $4.01B in fiscal 2024.
Ball Corporation maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 14.9%, operating margin of 10.6%, and net margin of 6.9%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including CCK ($737M net income, 5.9% margin), SEE ($506M net income, 9.4% margin), SLGN ($283M net income, 4.4% margin), BALL has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare BALL vs CCK →
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BALL Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $912M | -77.2% | $1.39B | $3.30 | 6.9% | 10.6% |
| 2024 | $4.01B | +466.9% | $992M | $13.00 | 34.0% | 8.4% |
| 2023 | $707M | -1.7% | $1.18B | $2.23 | 5.9% | 9.8% |
| 2022 | $719M | -18.1% | $1.01B | $2.25 | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | $878M | +50.1% | $1.23B | $2.65 | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| 2020 | $585M | +3.4% | $1.30B | $1.75 | 5.0% | 11.1% |
| 2019 | $566M | +24.7% | $1.00B | $1.66 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| 2018 | $454M | +21.4% | $923M | $1.29 | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| 2017 | $374M | +42.2% | $1.18B | $1.12 | 3.4% | 10.8% |
| 2016 | $263M | -6.4% | $691M | $0.70 | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2015 | $281M | -40.2% | $821M | $1.00 | 3.5% | 10.3% |
| 2014 | $470M | +15.5% | $976M | $1.65 | 5.5% | 11.3% |
| 2013 | $407M | +2.6% | $900M | $1.37 | 4.8% | 10.6% |
| 2012 | $396M | -10.7% | $963M | $1.27 | 4.5% | 11.0% |
| 2011 | $444M | -5.1% | $794M | $1.32 | 5.2% | 9.3% |
| 2010 | $468M | +20.6% | $763M | $1.27 | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| 2009 | $388M | +21.4% | $757M | $1.02 | 5.3% | 10.3% |
| 2008 | $320M | +13.6% | $636M | $0.83 | 4.2% | 8.4% |
| 2007 | $281M | -14.7% | $644M | $0.69 | 3.8% | 8.6% |
| 2006 | $330M | +21.1% | $510M | $0.79 | 5.0% | 7.7% |
| 2005 | $272M | -9.9% | $501M | $0.62 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| 2004 | $302M | +31.4% | $524M | $0.66 | 5.6% | 9.6% |
| 2003 | $230M | +47.3% | $461M | $0.50 | 4.6% | 9.3% |
| 2002 | $156M | +257.4% | $311M | $0.34 | 4.0% | 8.1% |
| 2001 | -$99M | -245.5% | -$25M | $-0.23 | -2.7% | -0.7% |
| 2000 | $68M | -34.5% | $209M | $0.17 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 1999 | $104M | +527.7% | $292M | $0.17 | 2.8% | 7.9% |
| 1998 | $17M | -71.5% | $194M | $0.03 | 0.6% | 6.5% |
| 1997 | $58M | +140.9% | $130M | $0.11 | 2.4% | 5.5% |
| 1996 | $24M | +230.1% | $84M | $0.04 | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| 1995 | -$19M | -125.5% | $110M | $-0.04 | -0.9% | 5.4% |
| 1994 | $73M | +212.1% | $169M | $0.14 | 2.8% | 6.5% |
| 1993 | -$65M | -194.2% | -$6M | $-0.14 | -2.7% | -0.2% |
| 1992 | $69M | +4.4% | $140M | $0.16 | 3.2% | 6.4% |
| 1991 | $66M | +31.9% | $151M | $0.16 | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 1990 | $50M | +40.2% | $86M | $0.14 | 3.7% | 6.3% |
| 1989 | $36M | - | $60M | $0.10 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
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BALL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BALL stock.
What is BALL earnings per share (EPS)?
BALL trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $3.50, reflecting -74.6% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +13.5%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Ball Corporation's net income?
Ball Corporation (BALL) trailing twelve-month net income is $937M as of 2025. Earnings declined -74.6% year-over-year. Ball Corporation has been profitable for 24 consecutive years.
Is BALL profitable?
Yes, BALL is profitable with a TTM net income of $937M and a net profit margin of +6.9%. Ball Corporation has generated profits for 24 consecutive years.
What is BALL's earnings growth rate?
BALL compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -74.6%, 3-Year: +13.6%, 5-Year: +13.5%, 10-Year: +12.7%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are BALL's profit margins?
Ball Corporation net profit margin is +6.9%, operating margin is +10.6%, and gross margin is +14.9%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +16.1%.
Is BALL growing earnings?
BALL earnings are declining — EPS fell -74.6% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $937M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of +13.5%.
What was BALL's best earnings year?
Ball Corporation's highest annual net income on record is $4.0B, achieved in fiscal year 2024. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were BALL's earnings last quarter?
BALL's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $205M with diluted EPS of $0.77. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.