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    August 4, 2026

    Ball works through capacity constraints

    Written by Nicholas Bell

    Ball Corporation’s North and Central America beverage can business diverged from the rest of the company in the second quarter. Higher shipments and aluminum prices increased regional sales, but segment earnings declined even as Ball’s global packaging earnings rose.

    Companywide, Ball reported quarterly net sales of $3.99 billion, up nearly 20% from $3.33 billion in the prior year period. Revenue for the first half of 2026 rose to $7.6 billion, up a little more than 18% from $6.43 billion in 2025.

    Nicholas Bell

    Nicholas brings over half a decade of experience covering metals markets, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics. Prior to joining AMU, he reported on aluminum, high-temperature scrap, and ferro-alloy markets at Argus Media, with additional coverage of minor metals and rare earths. His work has built deep expertise in North American metals pricing and trade flows. A native of Houston, Nicholas holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and an MBA with a concentration in Finance, both from the University of Houston.

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