Ball Corporation reported its financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4) and full year (FY) ended December 31, 2025. For Q4 2025, net sales reached USD 3.35 billion. Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization, totaled USD 2.70 billion, while depreciation and amortization expenses were USD 159 million. Selling, general and administrative expenses amounted to USD 150 million. Net earnings attributable to shareholders for the quarter were USD 200 million. Earnings from continuing operations stood at USD 197 million. For the full year 2025, net sales were USD 13.16 billion. Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization, was USD 10.58 billion. Depreciation and amortization expenses totaled USD 622 million, and selling, general and administrative expenses were USD 548 million. Net earnings attributable to shareholders for FY 2025 amounted to USD 912 million. Earnings from continuing operations were USD 915 million. Ball management uses metrics such as Comparable EBITDA, Interest Coverage, and Leverage to monitor the company's credit quality. Free cash flow is also used internally to evaluate liquidity, strategic investments, stock buyback, dividend levels, and the company’s ability to incur and service debt. The company continues to navigate risks and uncertainties related to regulatory requirements, environmental and workplace safety, technological developments, litigation, geopolitical events, and inflation. Management emphasizes the importance of strategic investments and maintaining strong cash flow to address these challenges and support ongoing business operations.
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