Ball Corporation has reported a 4.1% year-over-year increase in global aluminium beverage packaging shipments in the second quarter, with gains across North America, EMEA, and South America.

The company said mid-single-digit volume growth in North America and EMEA, along with a low-single-digit increase in South America, helped drive higher sales across its beverage packaging segments. CEO Daniel W. Fisher credited the results to manufacturing efficiencies, innovation, and a focus on sustainable aluminium packaging.

For the quarter, Ball posted net earnings of $212 million, or 76 cents per diluted share, up from $158 million, or 51 cents, a year earlier. Comparable earnings rose to 90 cents per share from 74 cents. Sales grew to $3.34 billion from $2.96 billion.

The company returned $1.13 billion to shareholders in the first half of 2025 and expects to return at least $1.5 billion by year-end. Ball also raised its full-year guidance for comparable diluted earnings growth to 12–15%.

Fisher said: ”We delivered strong second quarter results, returning $1.13 billion to shareholders in the first six months of 2025. Our robust financial position, leaner operating model, and focused growth strategy enabled us to achieve higher volume and increase our full-year guidance for comparable diluted earnings per share growth to 12-15%. 

“While we remain mindful of potential geopolitical uncertainties and market volatility in the second half of the year, we are confident in our ability to achieve our 2025 objectives. Our ongoing commitment to operational excellence continues to drive manufacturing efficiencies, and our investments in innovation and sustainability are helping our customers better meet end-consumer needs, all while we tightly manage our cost structure. 

“These actions position us well to navigate the near-term and consistently deliver long-term value to our shareholders.”