Ball Corporation filed its Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2026, with the SEC on November 3, 2026, reporting a net loss attributable to the company of $94 million for the third quarter.

Key Highlights

  • Q3 net loss: Net earnings (loss) attributable to Ball Corporation were $(94) million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to net earnings of $321 million in the same period of 2025.
  • Q3 net sales: Net sales were $4,188 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, up from $3,379 million in Q3 2025.
  • Business consolidation charges: Business consolidation and other activities produced a charge of $(482) million in Q3 2026, compared to income of $78 million in Q3 2025.
  • Nine-month net earnings: Net earnings attributable to Ball Corporation for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, were $332 million, down from $712 million in the first nine months of 2025.
  • Loss per share: Total basic and diluted loss per share for Q3 2026 were both $(0.36), compared to earnings of $1.18 per share in Q3 2025.
  • Total assets: Total assets stood at $20,253 million as of September 30, 2026, up from $19,524 million at December 31, 2025.
  • Shares outstanding: Common shares outstanding as of October 30, 2026, were 260,291,542, according to the filing's cover page.

Ball Corporation's Q3 2026 Results: Sales Rise, Consolidation Charges Drive Loss

According to the filing, Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) reported net sales of $4,188 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, an increase from $3,379 million in the comparable prior-year quarter. Despite higher sales, the company reported a loss before taxes of $(145) million in Q3 2026, compared to earnings before taxes of $391 million in Q3 2025. The primary driver disclosed was a business consolidation and other activities charge of $(482) million in the quarter, reversing a $78 million credit recognized in Q3 2025.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, the filing reported net sales of $11,788 million, up from $9,814 million in the same period of 2025. Earnings before taxes for the nine-month period were $391 million, compared to $888 million a year earlier. Earnings from continuing operations for the nine months were $334 million versus $718 million in the prior-year period. Net earnings attributable to Ball Corporation for the nine months were $332 million, down from $712 million.

On the balance sheet, the company disclosed total assets of $20,253 million at September 30, 2026, compared to $19,524 million at December 31, 2025. Long-term debt declined to $6,389 million from $6,991 million at year-end 2025, while short-term debt and the current portion of long-term debt rose to $895 million from $21 million over the same period. Total Ball Corporation shareholders' equity was reported at $5,720 million, up from $5,421 million at December 31, 2025. Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $410 million from $1,212 million at year-end 2025. Treasury stock stood at $(7,595) million, reflecting 424,010,791 shares held at cost as of September 30, 2026.

What Was Disclosed

Ball Corporation disclosed its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for Q3 and the first nine months of 2026, showing higher net sales year over year but a Q3 net loss driven by a large business consolidation charge, alongside balance sheet changes including lower cash and reduced long-term debt.