Ball Corporation (BALL) Stock Forecast
BALL analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.40 / 5 from 15 analysts
- Price target
- $71.57 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +13.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 3, 2026 EPS estimate $1.06
- 52-week range
- $46.41 – $67.76
BALL analyst ratings
15 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
BALL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
BALL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.07 | $1.01 | $1.11 | $1.02 | +4.9% | 14 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.02 | $3.94 | $4.10 | $3.57 | +12.7% | 15 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.52 | $4.34 | $4.60 | $4.02 | +12.4% | 15 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
BALL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.77B | $3.51B | $4.02B | +11.6% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $14.92B | $14.15B | $15.50B | +13.4% | 15 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $15.55B | $14.89B | $16.70B | +4.2% | 14 |
BALL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
BALL revenue: reported and forecast
BALL EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.07 | $1.06 | $1.06 | $1.07 | $1.07 | +0.4% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.00 | $4.02 | $4.02 | $4.02 | $4.02 | +0.6% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.52 | $4.52 | $4.52 | $4.52 | $4.52 | +0.1% | 1 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
BALL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; BALL beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from BALL
15 analysts cover Ball; their consensus rating is buy (4.40 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $71.57, 13.2% above the latest close of $63.20. Analysts expect earnings of $4.02 per share for 2026, +12.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $4.52 per share on revenue of $15.5 billion. Ball beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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BALL forecast FAQ
What is Ball's price target?
The average analyst price target for Ball is $71.57, 13.2% above the latest close of $63.20.
Is Ball a buy, hold or sell?
Of 15 analysts covering Ball, 9 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Ball's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.02 per share for 2026 (range $3.94 to $4.10); for 2027 the estimate is $4.52.
What is Ball's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $14.9 billion, growth of 13.4%; for 2027 it is $15.5 billion.
When does Ball report earnings?
Ball is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 3, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.06.
Does Ball usually beat earnings estimates?
Ball reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.