Ball Corporation Shares Sold by London Co. of Virginia

Institutional investor cuts stake in aluminum packaging company by 4.9% in Q3

Mar. 17, 2026 at 10:06am

London Co. of Virginia, an institutional investor, reduced its stake in Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) by 4.9% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The investor now owns 2,672,667 shares of the company's stock, worth approximately $134.8 million.

Why it matters

Ball Corporation is a major player in the aluminum packaging industry, supplying cans and containers for beverages, food, and personal care products. This filing indicates that a large institutional investor has decreased its position in the company, which could signal a shift in market sentiment or investment strategy.

The details

According to the 13F filing, London Co. of Virginia sold 137,689 shares of Ball Corporation during the third quarter. The institutional investor now owns a 1% stake in the company, down from 1.05% previously. Ball Corporation's stock price has fluctuated in recent months, trading between $43.51 and $68.29 over the past 52 weeks.

  • The filing covers the third quarter of 2026.
  • London Co. of Virginia sold the shares during the three-month period ending September 30, 2026.

The players

London Co. of Virginia

An institutional investment firm that manages a portfolio of stocks, including a position in Ball Corporation.

Ball Corporation

A leading provider of sustainable aluminum packaging solutions and advanced aerospace technologies, headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado.

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The takeaway

This filing highlights the shifting investment landscape in the packaging industry, as institutional investors adjust their holdings in response to market conditions and company performance. It remains to be seen how Ball Corporation will respond to this change in its shareholder base.