• Ball reaffirmed its forecast for more than 10% comparable diluted EPS growth in 2026 during its third-quarter earnings call.
• The November 3 call featured CEO Ronald J. Lewis, CFO Daniel J. Rabbitt and Head of Investor Relations Brandon Potthoff.
• Capital spending is now expected at $650 million, up from $600 million, with free cash flow projected around $900 million.
• Third-quarter global shipments rose 4.7%; comparable diluted EPS increased 6.8%.
• Management expects a $20 million metal timing gain to reverse in the fourth quarter, alongside approximately $10 million in Millersburg startup costs.

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