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Jun 30, 2021

Ball Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Ball reported strong second-quarter results, with increased earnings per share and global beverage can volumes.

Key Takeaways

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

Total Revenue
$3.46B
Previous year: $2.8B
+23.5%
EPS
$0.62
Previous year: $0.29
+113.8%
Gross Profit
$699M
Previous year: $571M
+22.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$571M
Previous year: $643M
-11.2%
Free Cash Flow
$251M
Previous year: $242M
+3.7%
Total Assets
$19.1B
Previous year: $16.6B
+15.3%

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Forward Guidance

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.

Positive Outlook

  • Company is well-positioned for long-term growth
  • Recently accelerated return of value to shareholders in 2021 by increasing our dividend 33%
  • Initiating share repurchases of at least $500 million
  • Financial strength and flexibility provide the opportunity to return value to shareholders while also investing in excess of $1.5 billion in capital expenditures
  • Continue to perform at a high level despite certain transitory inefficiencies and costs

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