Ball (NYSE:BALL – Get Free Report) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The company reported $1.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.99 by $0.04, Zacks reports. Global beverage-can volumes rose 4.3% year over year, comparable operating earnings increased 7.7%, and comparable diluted EPS grew 14.4%. Ball Stock Down 0.2%BALL traded down $0.12 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $63.37. Ball Company Profile(Get Free Report)Ball Corporation is a leading provider of sustainable aluminum packaging solutions and advanced aerospace technologies.