Ball (BALL) Q2 FY26 earnings call

Ball Corporation delivered strong second-quarter results, driven by global volume growth and disciplined execution across its operations. The company reaffirmed its full-year comparable diluted EPS growth target of 10-plus percent and free cash flow guidance of over $900 million. Despite facing tight capacity in North America and associated start-up costs, Ball is progressing with strategic investments like the Millersburg facility and Benepack integration, while maintaining its commitment to significant capital returns to shareholders.