Document and Entity Information Document Information [Table] Document Information [Line Items] Document Type Document Quarterly Report Document Period End Date Document Transition Report Securities Act File Number Entity Registrant Name Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, State or Province Entity Address, Postal Zip Code City Area Code Local Phone Number Title of 12(b) Security Trading Symbol Security Exchange Name Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Filer Category Entity Small Business Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Shell Company Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Amendment Flag Income Statement [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax Net sales Commodity contracts recorded in net sales Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Costs and expenses Cost of Goods and Service, Excluding Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization) Contracts recorded in cost of sales Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Depreciation and amortization Selling, General and Administrative Expense Selling, general and administrative The aggregate amount provided for estimated restructuring charges, remediation costs, and asset impairment loss during an accounting period. Also includes separately identified items such as acquisition costs, etc. Restructuring and Other Activities Business consolidation and other activities Business consolidation and other activities Interest Income, Operating Corporate interest income Interest income Interest Expense, Debt Interest expense Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Earnings before taxes Earnings before taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Tax (provision) benefit Tax benefit (expense) on amounts reclassified into earnings Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Equity in results of affiliates, net of tax Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Earnings from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Discontinued operations, net of tax Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net earnings Net earnings Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Net earnings attributable to Ball Corporation Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earnings per share: Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Basic - continuing operations (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Basic - discontinued operations (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Total basic earnings per share (in dollars per share) Per basic share (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Diluted - continuing operations (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Diluted - discontinued operations (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Total diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share) Per diluted share (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Weighted average shares outstanding: (000s) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic (in shares) Basic weighted average common shares Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted (in shares) Weighted average shares applicable to diluted earnings per share CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS (LOSS) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Other comprehensive earnings (loss): Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax Currency translation adjustment Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax Pension and other postretirement benefits Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, before Tax Derivatives designated as hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Total other comprehensive earnings (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax Tax (provision) benefit Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total comprehensive earnings Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive earnings attributable to Ball Corporation CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Assets [Abstract] Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets Cash and Cash Equivalent Cash and cash equivalents Receivables, Net, Current Receivables, net Receivables, net Inventory, Net Inventories, net Inventories, Net Other Assets, Current Other current assets Asset, Held-for-Sale, Not Part of Disposal Group, Other, Current Current assets held for sale Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract] Noncurrent assets Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Property, plant and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill. Balance at the end of the period Balance at the beginning of the period Goodwill Intangible Asset, Excluding Goodwill, after Accumulated Amortization Intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization and impairment losses) Intangible assets, net Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Other Assets Assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and Equity Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities Debt, Current Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Employee-related Liabilities, Current Accrued employee costs Other Liabilities, Current Other current liabilities Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] Noncurrent liabilities Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation Long-term debt Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent Employee benefit obligations Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net Deferred taxes Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other liabilities Liabilities Total liabilities Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Equity Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock (685,983,461 shares issued - 2026; 685,107,438 shares issued - 2025) Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss) Treasury Stock, Common, Value Treasury stock, at cost (421,377,635 shares - 2026; 419,733,252 shares - 2025) Equity, Attributable to Parent Total Ball Corporation shareholders' equity Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling interests Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Balance at end of the period Balance at beginning of the period Total equity Total shareholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and equity Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares issued Treasury Stock, Common, Shares Balance at end of period (in shares) Balance at beginning of period (in shares) Treasury stock, at cost, shares CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract] Cash Flows from Operating Activities Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Noncash Item [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization for segment separated out. Depreciation and amortization for segment Depreciation and amortization Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred tax provision (benefit) Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal Loss on Aerospace disposal Pension Expense (Reversal of Expense), Noncash Pension contributions Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Other Item Other, net Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital Changes in working capital components, net of acquisitions and dispositions Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation Cash provided by (used in) operating activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract] Cash Flows from Investing Activities Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested Business dispositions, net of cash sold Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities Derivative settlements Payment for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activity Other, net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation Cash provided by (used in) investing activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract] Cash Flows from Financing Activities Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Debt Long-term borrowings Repayments of Long-Term Debt Repayments of long-term borrowings Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-Term Debt Net change in short-term borrowings Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Acquisitions of treasury stock Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Common stock dividends Proceeds from (Payment for) Other Financing Activity Other, net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation Cash provided by (used in) financing activities Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Including Discontinued Operation Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect and Discontinued Operation Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of period Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - beginning of period Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Basis of Presentation Basis of Accounting [Text Block] Basis of Presentation Accounting Pronouncements Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Text Block] Accounting Pronouncements Business Segment Information Segment Reporting [Text Block] Business Segment Information Acquisitions and Dispositions The entire disclosure for a business combination (or series of individually immaterial business combinations) completed during the period, including background, timing and recognized assets and liabilities. Also includes entire disclosure related to disposal groups, including, but not limited to, discontinued operations, disposals classified as held-for-sale or disposed of by means other than sale or disposal of an individually significant component. Business Combination And Disposal Groups Disclosure Text Block Acquisitions and Dispositions Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block] Revenue from Contracts with Customers Business Consolidation and Other Activities Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Business Consolidation and Other Activities Supplemental Cash Flow Statement and Other Disclosures Cash and Cash Equivalent [Table] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items] Supplemental Cash Flow Statement and Other Disclosures Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block] Supplemental Cash Flow Statement and Other Disclosures Receivables, Net Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block] Receivables, Net Inventories, Net Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Inventories, Net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, Plant, and Equipment [Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill Goodwill [Text Block] Goodwill Intangible Assets, Net Intangible Asset [Text Block] Intangible Assets, Net Other Assets Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Other Assets Leases Lessee, Lease, Description [Table] Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] Leases Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block] Leases Debt Long-Term Debt [Text Block] Debt Taxes on Income Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Taxes on Income Employee Benefit Obligations Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block] Employee Benefit Obligations Equity and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) Equity [Text Block] Equity and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Earnings and Dividends Per Share Financial Instruments and Risk Management Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Financial Instruments and Risk Management Contingencies Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Contingencies Indemnifications and Guarantees Guarantees [Text Block] Indemnifications and Guarantees Segment Reporting [Table Text Block] Summary of business by segment Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired and Liability Assumed [Table Text Block] Schedule of consideration paid and the provisional amounts recognized for assets acquired and liabilities assumed Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block] Schedule of the disaggregation of revenue by timing of transfer of control Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block] Schedule of balances of contract liabilities Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block] Schedule of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Tabular disclosure of property plant and equipment acquired but not yet paid. Schedule of Property Plant And Equipment Acquired But Not Yet Paid [Table Text Block] Summary of PP&E acquired but not yet paid Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block] Schedule of receivables Inventory, Current [Table] Inventory [Line Items]