Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) posted third-quarter results on Tuesday that met analyst expectations, as rising aluminum packaging demand across all regions supported strong revenue growth.
The sustainable packaging leader reported adjusted earnings of $1.02 per share, matching consensus forecasts, while revenue reached $3.38 billion, surpassing estimates of $3.31 billion and marking a 9.6% year-over-year increase.
Global aluminum packaging shipments rose 3.9%, with all major regions recording mid-single-digit growth. The North and Central America segment saw comparable operating earnings increase to $210 million, up from $203 million in the same period last year.
“Ball delivered strong third-quarter results, returning over $1 billion to shareholders in the first nine months of 2025,” said Daniel W. Fisher, Chairman and CEO. “Our solid financial position, streamlined operating model, and disciplined growth strategy drove higher volumes and operating earnings.”
The company said it has returned $1.27 billion to shareholders so far this year through dividends and share buybacks, and expects total capital returns to exceed $1.5 billion by year-end.
Ball reaffirmed its full-year guidance for comparable diluted EPS growth of 12–15%, citing ongoing efficiency improvements and cost management efforts as key drivers.
“We remain confident in the resilience and momentum of our business as we enter the final quarter,” Fisher added, highlighting Ball’s continued progress in expanding its portfolio of sustainable aluminum packaging solutions.