BALL to Enhance Presence by Acquiring Stake in Benepack's European Canning Operations
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: NASDAQ.COM
Acquisition Announcement: Ball Corporation has agreed to acquire an 80% stake in Benepack's European beverage can manufacturing businesses for €184 million, enhancing its manufacturing network and promoting aluminum cans as sustainable packaging.
Financial Performance: In Q3 2025, Ball Corp reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.02, a 12% year-over-year increase, with total sales reaching $3.38 billion, surpassing estimates and reflecting a 3.9% rise in global aluminum packaging shipments.
Stock Performance: Ball Corp's shares have declined by 14.1% this year, contrasting with the industry average decline of 10.3%, and the company currently holds a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
Comparative Analysis: Other companies in the Industrial Products sector, such as Flowserve, ADT, and Crown Holdings, have better rankings and positive earnings growth projections, indicating stronger market performance compared to Ball Corp.
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Analyst Views on FLS
Wall Street analysts forecast FLS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for FLS is 80.75 USD with a low forecast of 74.00 USD and a high forecast of 85.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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7 Buy
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Moderate Buy
Current: 76.900
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74.00
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Current: 76.900
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74.00
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80.75
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About FLS
Flowserve Corporation is a provider of fluid motion and control products and services. The Company produces engineered and industrial pumps, seals and valves as well as a range of related flow management services. Its segments include Flowserve Pumps Division (FPD) and Flow Control Division (FCD). The FPD segment designs, manufactures, pretests, distributes and services highly custom-engineered pumps, pre-configured industrial pumps, pump systems, mechanical seals and auxiliary systems (original equipment) and related services. FPD products and services are used by companies that operate in the energy, power generation, chemical, and general industries. The FCD segment designs, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio of engineered-to-order and configured-to-order isolation valves, control valves, valve automation products and related equipment. FCD products are used to control, direct and manage the flow of liquids, gases and multiphase fluids.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Conference Call Timing: The company will host a conference call on February 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss 2025 results and 2026 financial outlook, enhancing communication with investors.
- Investor Information Access: Shareholders and interested parties can access earnings materials and the conference call webcast on Flowserve's Investors page, ensuring transparency and timely information dissemination.
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