Ball Corp (BALL) Tops on Q1 Earnings, Completes Aerospace Sale

Ball Corporation (BALL) has reported first-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings of 68 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 56 cents.The bottom line declined 1% year over year. The downside was driven by lower volumes across most segments.On a reported basis, the company’s earnings per share were $11.61 compared with the prior-year quarter’s 56 cents. The figure is inclusive of gains from aerospace sales. During the quarter, Ball Cop completed the previously announced sale of its aerospace busi ...