BALL Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

BALL has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 0.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.56%
Payout Ratio 23.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.39%
Consistency Lifetime 95.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.95%
Payout FCF 27.9%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 51.80%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 31.7%
Total Return 5y: -21.1%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VRLA 3,073 M 6.07% 7.33%
IP 21,291 M 4.04% 6.77%
GEF 4,091 M 3.54% 5.28%
SW 21,739 M 3.99% 4.11%
PKG 19,814 M 2.50% 4.36%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VRLA 3,073 M 15.7% 96.4%
SLGN 5,229 M 9.33% 45.5%
GPK 4,379 M 10.1% 97.9%
AVY 14,909 M 8.60% 96.2%
CCK 13,173 M 6.78% 28.7%

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GEF
Greif Bros
 3.54% Yield

BALL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.41%
2025-09-02 2025-09-02 2025-09-16 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.39%
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-06-16 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.38%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-03-17 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.38%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.32%
2024-09-03 2024-09-03 2024-09-17 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.32%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-06-17 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.29%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.32%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.36%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.37%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.39%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.36%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.37%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.35%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.28%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.22%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.21%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.2 33.3% 0.21%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.18%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.17%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2019-11-29 2019-12-02 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2019-08-30 2019-09-03 2019-09-17 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-06-17 Quarterly 0.15 50% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2018-12-17 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-08-31 2018-09-04 2018-09-18 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-05-30 2017-06-01 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.1 -23.1% N/A
2017-02-27 2017-03-01 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2016-05-27 2016-06-01 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-16 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2014-08-28 2014-09-02 2014-09-16 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2014-05-29 2014-06-02 2014-06-16 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-03-17 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2013-11-27 2013-12-02 2013-12-16 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2013-08-29 2013-09-03 2013-09-17 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A

BALL Dividend FAQ

Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) is a global supplier of aluminum packaging, serving beverage, personal-care, and household-product manufacturers across the United States, Brazil, and other markets. Its product line includes carbonated-drink cans, beer cans, energy-drink cans, extruded aerosol containers, resealable bottles, cups, and aluminum slugs. Founded in 1880, the company is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, and operates within the GICS sub-industry “Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers.”

What is the Dividend Yield of BALL?

As of February 2026, BALL`s dividend yield is 1.56%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.80 USD by the current share price of 66.47.

Does BALL pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BALL paid a dividend of 0.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-01 and the payout was 0.2 USD.

How often does BALL pay dividends?

BALL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BALL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-01.

BALL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BALL for the next 4 payments are between 0.116 (-42.0%) and 0.201 (+0.5%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will BALL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.2 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Ball (BALL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BALL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Ball (BALL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BALL?

BALL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.39% per year.
Strong growth: BALL's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BALL?

BALL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.95%. If you bought BALL's shares at 84.27 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.95% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BALL?

BALL Payout Consistency is 95.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Ball has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BALL have a good Dividend Yield?

BALL`s 1.56% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BALL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BALL is 23.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of BALL?

BALL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 51.80%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BALL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BALL's Outstanding Shares?

Ball's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 8.04% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has BALL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 17, 2017 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 365,568,000
1986 367,760,000 +0.6%
1987 374,912,000 +1.94%
1988 374,816,000 -0.03%
1989 349,552,000 -6.74%
1990 355,264,000 +1.63%
1991 415,152,000 +16.86%
1992 466,624,000 +12.4%
1993 480,284,200 +2.93%
1994 480,284,200
1995 2,064,256,000 +329.8%
1996 491,008,000 -76.21%
1997 484,752,000 -1.27%
1998 487,184,000 +0.5%
1999 609,024,000 +25.01%
2000 362,323,800 -40.51%
2001 458,333,300 +26.5%
2002 460,811,800 +0.54%
2003 457,096,000 -0.81%
2004 456,144,000 -0.21%
2005 420,212,000 -7.88%
2006 415,260,000 -1.18%
2007 394,356,000 -5.03%
2008 378,692,000 -3.97%
2009 377,752,000 -0.25%
2010 345,842,000 -8.45%
2011 327,818,000 -5.21%
2012 310,984,000 -5.14%
2013 293,270,000 -5.7%
2014 281,492,000 -4.02%
2015 281,050,000 -0.16%
2016 355,540,000 +26.5%
2017 356,384,000 +0.24%
2018 346,274,000 -2.84%
2019 334,860,000 -3.3%
2020 333,898,000 -0.29%
2021 328,218,000 -1.7%
2022 316,127,000 -3.68%
2023 317,306,000 +0.37%
2024 295,356,000 -6.92%
2025 268,314,000 -9.16%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-08 02:17