AQR Capital Management 13F: Adds $119M to BALL Stake

AQR Capital Management has significantly increased its position in Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL), according to its latest 13F filing with the SEC. The fund added 1,909,867 shares, boosting its stake by 118.8% to a total of 3,518,142 shares. This investment is valued at approximately $212.8 million as of the end of the reporting period.

What Changed in AQR Capital Management's Ball Corporation Position

AQR Capital Management nearly doubled its holdings in Ball Corporation, increasing its shares from 1,608,275 to 3,518,142. This substantial addition of nearly 1.9 million shares reflects a 118.8% increase in its position, bringing its total investment to about $212.8 million.

Other Institutional Activity in Ball Corporation

Other major funds have also been active in Ball Corporation. BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings by 719,012 shares, now holding 22,866,150 shares valued at $1.35 billion, a 3.0% decrease. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. cut its stake by 830,467 shares, leaving it with 18,056,214 shares worth $1.07 billion, down 4.4%. Meanwhile, Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 17,375,507 shares valued at $1.03 billion. State Street Corp increased its holdings by 533,159 shares, a 4.5% rise, ending with 12,391,737 shares valued at $732.5 million. JPMorgan Chase & Co also increased its stake by 1,374,404 shares, a 23.4% increase, now holding 7,256,377 shares worth $421.1 million.

Ball Corporation Stock Up 3.7%

Shares of Ball Corporation traded near $60.49 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $15.5 billion and a P/E ratio of 17. Its 52-week range is between $44.83 and $68.29. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $58.33 and a 200-day moving average of $55.37. Ball Corporation also maintains a current ratio of 1.12 and a quick ratio of 0.65, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 145.54.

Recent Earnings

In its recent earnings report, Ball Corporation posted revenue of $13.67 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 16.3%. The company's net margin stands at 6.9%, with a return on equity of 16.8%. Earnings per share (EPS) was reported at $3.43. The next earnings announcement is scheduled for August 4, 2026.

Dividend

Ball Corporation pays an annual dividend rate of $0.80 per share, yielding 1.39%. The dividend payout ratio is 23.3%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Ball Corporation

Recent insider activity at Ball Corporation includes several transactions by Betty Sapp and Cathy Ross on June 15, 2026. Betty Sapp sold 1,145 shares and bought 229 shares, while Cathy Ross sold 102 shares and bought 102 shares. Additionally, on April 30, 2026, Cathy Ross sold 3,369 shares.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 6, 2026, UBS maintained a hold rating on Ball Corporation with a price target of $64. Wells Fargo also maintained its buy rating with a $71 target. Earlier, on April 15, 2026, Truist Securities maintained a buy rating with a $77 target. The consensus among analysts is a buy rating, with an average target price of $70.79 based on 14 analyst opinions.

About Ball Corporation

Ball Corporation supplies aluminum packaging products primarily for the beverage, personal care, and household products industries. Its offerings include aluminum beverage containers and extruded aluminum aerosol containers, among others. The company is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, and led by CEO Ronald J. Lewis. With about 16,000 employees, Ball operates in the United States, Brazil, and internationally.

Bottom Line

AQR Capital Management's significant increase in its stake highlights its confidence in Ball Corporation. Investors often track such institutional moves for insights, though it's important to remember that 13F filings reflect past positions and may not represent current holdings. Ball's recent earnings and analyst ratings suggest a positive outlook, while insider transactions provide additional context.