Ball Posts Higher Profits

Ball Corporation (BLL) reported
fourth quarter earnings of 84 cents per share, beating the Zacks
Consensus Estimate of 71 cents. The company posted year over year
earnings growth of 50% for the quarter. Strong earnings growth in
the quarter was driven by higher sales as well as an improved
operating performance.
 
Net sales in the quarter increased 7.6% to $1,864.4 million from
$1,732.8 million a year ago. Lower sales in the Plastic Packaging,
Americas and Metal Food and the Aerospace … [visit
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