Ball Corporation reported strong second quarter 2021 results, with comparable earnings per diluted share increasing by 32% on 13% aluminum beverage volume growth. The company also secured new aerospace contracts and initiated further global capacity investments.
Second quarter U.S. GAAP earnings per diluted share of 61 cents vs. 28 cents in 2020
Second quarter comparable earnings per diluted share of 86 cents vs. 65 cents in 2020, an increase of 32%
Second quarter global beverage can volumes up 13%; specialty mix exceeds 49%
Year-to-date aerospace contracted backlog increased 25% to $3 billion; won-not-booked backlog of $5.1 billion
The company is well-positioned for long-term growth and has accelerated return of value to shareholders in 2021 by increasing the dividend 33% and initiating share repurchases of at least $500 million.
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