Investing.com - Ball reported on Thursday third quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Ball announced earnings per share of $1.24 on revenue of $3.95B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $0.80 on revenue of $3.94B.
Ball shares are down 19.42% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $47.85 , down-from-52-week-high.
Ball follows other major Materials sector earnings this month
Ball's report follows an earnings beat by Sherwin-Williams on October 25, who reported EPS of $2.83 on revenue of $6.05B, compared to forecasts EPS of $2.59 on revenue of $5.81B.
Air Products had beat expectations on Thursday with fourth quarter EPS of $2.89 on revenue of $3.57B, compared to forecast for EPS of $2.77 on revenue of $3.21B.
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