Ball Corporation stock holdings rise as analysts adjust earnings outlook

First Trust Advisors LP increased its position in Ball Corporation, reporting ownership of 311,694 shares valued at about $18.4 million, or 0.12% of the company, in its most recent 13‑F filing.

Zacks Research cut its forecast for Ball’s third‑quarter 2027 earnings per share to $1.19, down from $1.20, and noted a consensus full‑year earnings estimate of $3.99 per share. The firm also highlighted that Ball reported first‑quarter earnings of $0.94 per share, beating analysts’ consensus of $0.85, with revenue of $3.60 billion versus expectations of $3.34 billion.

Other analysts have recently adjusted price targets and ratings for Ball, with several firms raising their targets into the low‑70s and maintaining buy or overweight recommendations.