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Ball (BALL) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026
Ball (BALL) reported revenue of $4.2B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +24% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was -3.3%, net loss $94.0M (2.2% of revenue).
Ball, Q3 2026: revenue $4.2B (+24% year over year), operating margin -3.3%, net loss $94.0M, operating cash flow $189M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.2B | +5% | +24% |
| Operating profit | −$137M | -148% | -135% |
| Net earnings | −$94.0M | -142% | -129% |
| Operating cash flow | $189M | -69% | -51% |
| Free cash flow | $32.0M | -93% | -88% |
What changed
Revenue was $4.2B in Q3 2026, up 24% year over year and up 5% from the previous quarter.
Operating costs exceeded revenue by $0.14B, an operating margin of -3.3%. Total costs grew 45% against revenue growth of 24%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+367%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $0.09B, after a profit of $0.22B the previous quarter.
Operating cash flow was $0.19B (down 51% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $0.16B of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items added $0.12B. Capital expenditures of $0.16B left free cash flow of $0.03B.
Questions
What was Ball's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Ball (BALL) reported revenue of $4.2B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +24% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before.
Was Ball profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating loss was $137M (-3.3% of revenue) and net loss $94.0M.
Source: Ball 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.