Ball Corporation BALL

Revenue Intelligence Report • 34 quarters of SEC filing data • Updated 2026-03-06

Ball Corporation demonstrates strong revenue generation capabilities, with the latest quarterly revenue reaching $3.1 billion, driven primarily by effective SG&A spending that yields an impressive long-run revenue return of $128.95 for every dollar invested. Despite a modest forecast of $12 billion in revenue for the fiscal year, reflecting a 2.0% year-over-year growth, the company's model accuracy shows a solid predictive capacity with a 4.8% error in recent holdout tests. Investors can expect stable performance, supported by efficient operational strategies and a consistent revenue stream. Overall, Ball Corporation remains well-positioned for continued growth in a competitive market.

Next FY Revenue

$11.77B

+2.0% YoY

SG&A Multiplier

$128.95 per $1

Model Accuracy

5.1% MAPE

Holdout validation: The model predicted $3B vs the actual $3B — an error of 4.8%.

Note: Ball Corporation does not report R&D expenses separately. This analysis uses SG&A spending only.

Revenue Forecast

Quarterly Detail

Quarter	Model Forecast	Actual	95% Range	YoY Growth	Status
Q2 2018	$3B	$3B	$3B – $3B	+3.4%	✓ In range
Q3 2018	$3B		$2B – $3B	+1.5%
Q4 2018	$3B		$2B – $3B	+4.9%
Q1 2019	$3B		$2B – $4B	+5.3%
Q2 2019	$3B		$2B – $4B	-3.0%

How Spending Drives Revenue

Reading this chart: Each line shows the cumulative revenue generated per $1 spent over subsequent quarters. The effect builds over 4-5 quarters as investments mature.

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