Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) reported better-than-expected second quarter results on Tuesday, buoyed by a 4.1% uptick in worldwide shipments of aluminum packaging and solid contributions from its international business units.
The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.90, outpacing analysts’ projection of $0.87. Revenue came in at $3.34 billion, well ahead of the $3.11 billion forecasted by Wall Street.
Following the earnings release, Ball shares rose slightly in after-hours trading, gaining 0.31%.
“We delivered strong second quarter results, returning $1.13 billion to shareholders in the first six months of 2025,” said Daniel W. Fisher, chairman and CEO. “Our robust financial position, leaner operating model, and focused growth strategy enabled us to achieve higher volume and increase our full-year guidance.”
The company revised its full-year outlook upward, now expecting comparable diluted EPS growth between 12% and 15%, up from its prior guidance.
Breaking down performance by geography, the EMEA beverage packaging segment saw a notable jump in operating earnings, reaching $129 million from $113 million the previous year. In South America, earnings climbed to $51 million from $37 million. North and Central America saw a slight decline, with segment earnings dipping to $208 million from $210 million, despite volume growth.
Addressing geopolitical headwinds, Ball’s leadership said they are actively managing the situation: “the direct impact from announced tariffs as manageable” and are collaborating with customers to cushion fluctuations in aluminum prices.
Ball also reaffirmed its capital return strategy, stating it aims to return at least $1.5 billion to shareholders in 2025 through a mix of buybacks and dividends. The company has already distributed $1.13 billion during the first half of the year.
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