BALL CORP (NYSE: BALL) has reported E.P.S. of $0.64 for its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30) versus $1.25 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -49%. Relative to the consensus estimate of $0.81, this was a shortfall of $-0.17. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $1.94 compared to $3.01 a year ago — a decline of -36%.
Recent Price Action
On 11/2/23, BALL CORP (NYSE: BALL) stock enjoyed a large increase of 2.7%, closing at $48.84. The stock has performed in line with the market over the last nine months and has risen 7.4% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
BALL’s future returns on capital are forecasted to be above the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.
BALL CORP has a current Value Trend Rating of D (Negative). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing inconsistent signals. BALL CORP has a neutral Power Rating of 43 but a poor Appreciation Score of 26, triggering the Negative Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of D. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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