Ball Corporation reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2022. For the second quarter, the company reported sales was USD 4,134 million compared to USD 3,459 million a year ago. Net loss was USD 174 million compared to net income of USD 202 million a year ago. Basic loss per share from continuing operations was USD 0.55 compared to basic earnings per share from continuing operations of USD 0.62 a year ago. Diluted loss per share from continuing operations was USD 0.55 compared to diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of USD 0.61 a year ago.
For the six months, sales was USD 7,850 million compared to USD 6,584 million a year ago. Net income was USD 272 million compared to USD 402 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.85 compared to USD 1.23 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.84 compared to USD 1.2 a year ago.