Ball Stock On Fire: Up 10% With 5-Day Winning Streak
Ball (BALL) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 10% return. The company has gained about $1.3 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $14 Bil. The stock remains 4.7% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 15.6% for the S&P 500.
Ball Corporation’s recent streak was ignited by its strategic acquisition of European beverage can maker Benepack, expanding its global footprint. This, combined with robust Q3 results boasting a 4.2% surge in beverage can volumes and reaffirmed 2025 EPS growth targets, fueled investor optimism for sustainable packaging leadership.
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. Our take: There are several things to fear in BALL stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. Hence, together with its High valuation, this makes the stock look Risky (see Buy or Sell BALL).
For quick background, BALL provides aluminum packaging for various industries and develops aerospace technologies, including spacecraft, sensors, radio frequency systems, satellites, and ground control hardware and software.
Comparing BALL Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for BALL stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | BALL | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | 10.4% | -0.6% |
| 1M (21D) | 9.2% | 1.0% |
| 3M (63D) | 6.0% | 3.0% |
| YTD 2025 | -4.7% | 15.6% |
| 2024 | -3.0% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 14.1% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -46.2% | -19.4% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has BALL behaved after prior drops? See BALL Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 24 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 91 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 6 | 66 |
| 4D | 3 | 19 |
| 5D | 5 | 2 |
| 6D | 6 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 4 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 24 | 91 |
Key Financials for Ball (BALL)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $12.1 Bil | $11.8 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.2 Bil | $1.2 Bil |
| Net Income | $707.0 Mil | $4.0 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $3.3 Bil | $3.4 Bil |
| Operating Income | $356.0 Mil | $390.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $212.0 Mil | $321.0 Mil |
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