Should I buy Ball Corporation (BALL) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: UBS — 63% of its targets hit on this sector (185 calls tested). It aims for $63 (+5.8 %), call made on October 6, 2026, maturing on October 6, 2027 (8 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Ball Corporation
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citigroup | 100 % | +31.5 % | 11 | $72 +21% |
| Barclays | 80 % | +18.2 % | 5 | $57 -4% |
| Jefferies | 86 % | +13.7 % | 7 | $71 +19% |
| Wells Fargo | 50 % | +3.7 % | 10 | $72 +21% |
| RBC Capital | 55 % | -0.8 % | 11 | $73 +23% |
| Truist Securities | 43 % | -4.5 % | 7 | $77 +29% |
| Morgan Stanley | 75 % | +10.9 % | 8 | — |
| BMO Capital | 60 % | +3.7 % | 5 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 83% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 6 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $72, i.e. +21% from the current price ($60).
- The most reliable firm on BALL, Citigroup (100% hit rate, 11 scored calls), targets $72 (call made on July 9, 2026, maturing on July 9, 2027) (+21%) in its most recent call, and $67 (call made on January 6, 2026, maturing on January 6, 2027) (+12%) in the one coming due soonest.
- Reasonable valuation (P/E ~17) relative to its sector.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 6 ratings, 1 is neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on BALL
Median target $72 (+21%) · 6 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Ball Corporation now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 83% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $72 (+21%), and Citigroup (most reliable on BALL, 100%) targets $72. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~17). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Ball Corporation?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($72) is still +21% above the current price ($60) (most reliable on BALL: Citigroup, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Ball Corporation still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($60) and its estimated value: analysts target $72 on median (+21%), with 83% buys (most reliable on BALL: Citigroup, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on BALL and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying BALL?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 6 ratings, 1 is neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Ball Corporation profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).