Ball Corporation Cash Flow Strength Supports Defensive Valuation Case

In a risk-off market environment, packaging stocks like Ball Corporation and Crown Holdings are gaining prominence as defensive investments. Both companies reported record 2025 results with strong cash flow generation and pricing power to combat inflation. Ball guided to double-digit EPS growth for 2026 with over $900M in free cash flow, while Crown announced a 35% dividend increase. Analysts see 15-25% upside potential in both stocks despite recent market pullbacks.

03/31/2026, 11:55 AM • Investing

3 Stocks That Just Announced Big Dividend Increases

Three companies have announced significant dividend increases, attracting income-focused investors amid geopolitical tensions and stable interest rates. HSBC announced a 350% dividend increase with a yield over 4%, Crown Holdings increased its dividend by 34.62% to 1.22% yield, and Torm A/S boosted its dividend by 34.62% to a 9.6% yield. These moves come as investors seek equity dividends due to lower fixed income returns.

03/12/2026, 11:37 AM • Investing

CROWN HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES 35% DIVIDEND INCREASE

Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK) announced a 35% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.35 per share, up from the previous $0.26 per share. The increase reflects strong earnings and free cash flow generation, with management expressing confidence in operations and commitment to returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases while maintaining a balanced capital allocation framework.

02/27/2026, 4:05 PM • Benzinga

Lightweight Aluminium Beverage Cans Market to Reach USD 35.04 Billion by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 7.5%

The global lightweight aluminium beverage cans market is projected to grow from USD 17 billion in 2025 to USD 35.04 billion by 2035, driven by sustainability goals, regulatory pressure, and innovations in material efficiency. Major manufacturers including Crown Holdings, Ball Corporation, and Novelis are investing heavily in lightweighting technologies and recycled content solutions. Asia-Pacific dominates the market, while North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region.

02/24/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

U.S. Beer Packaging Market Projected Growth from USD 6.30 Billion in 2025 to USD 9.06 Billion by 2035

The U.S. beer packaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% from USD 6.30 billion in 2025 to USD 9.06 billion by 2035. Growth is driven by craft beer demand, premiumization, e-commerce expansion, and sustainability trends. Glass bottles currently dominate, while aluminum cans are expected to grow fastest. Major industry players are investing heavily in sustainable, recyclable packaging solutions.

02/20/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

High-Quality Rigid Packaging Materials Market Volume and Pricing Data 2026-35

The global high-quality rigid packaging materials market is expected to grow from USD 420 billion in 2025 to USD 766.47 billion by 2035, driven by a CAGR of 6.2%. Growth is fueled by demand for sustainable, durable packaging across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods sectors, with Asia Pacific leading the market. Key trends include adoption of recyclable materials, lightweight solutions, smart packaging features, and premiumization.

02/16/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Trends in Caps and Closures Market 2025-35

The global caps and closures market is projected to grow from USD 85.2 billion in 2025 to USD 138.18 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 5.52%. Growth is driven by rising demand for packaged food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. Asia Pacific dominates the market while North America shows the fastest growth. Key trends include adoption of sustainable materials, smart closures, and tamper-evident designs.

12/26/2025, 1:03 AM • GlobeNewswire

Trends in Sauces, Dressings and Condiments Packaging Market - 2035

The global sauces, dressings, and condiments packaging market is projected to grow from USD 26.66 billion in 2025 to USD 41.60 billion by 2034, driven by rising convenience food consumption, sustainability trends, and innovative packaging solutions.

12/03/2025, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Sanitary Food Beverage Packaging Market Trends, Segments and Regional Data (NA/EU/APAC/LA/MEA) 2025-2035

Global sanitary food beverage packaging market projected to grow from USD 47.99 billion in 2026 to USD 60.99 billion by 2034, driven by increased health awareness, sustainability demands, and e-commerce expansion.

11/27/2025, 4:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

CROWN HOLDINGS, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

Crown Holdings, Inc. announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share, payable on November 20, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 6, 2025.

10/23/2025, 4:05 PM • Benzinga

Sustainable Packaging Trends Push U.S. Market Toward USD 73.81 Billion Milestone by 2034

The global sustainable packaging market is expected to grow from $49.18 billion in 2024 to $73.81 billion by 2034, driven by increasing consumer demand for eco-friendly products, environmental awareness, and stricter regulations on single-use plastics.

08/13/2025, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire