Under-the-radar beverage name captures trader's attention

watch nowVIDEO3:1903:19This manufacturing company is cracking down on debt. Here's how traders can play it ahead of earningsOptions ActionDo you drink Coke? Or Pepsi?

Perhaps you prefer beer…Bud? Or Heineken?

Maybe you're into energy drinks and you're a Red Bull person. These are among the many household beverages served in Ball Corp's sustainable aluminum packaging. Beyond beverages, Ball's containers package everyday personal care, cooking, and cleaning products.

Chances are high that you — and millions of consumers worldwide — purchase goods packaged in Ball Corp cans on a weekly basis.Ball Corp is entering an encouraging operational phase driven by improving cash flow and a refreshed management team seemingly intent on more disciplined capital allocation and leverage reduction. That's important because it's worth noting that Ball Corp's debt is not yet rated investment grade by Moody's or S&P.

However, management's credit-focused commitments and capital discipline offer a clear roadmap toward potentially improving their balance-sheet, which in turn could result in upgrades from rating agencies which would modestly lower borrowing costs and potentially dampen equity volatility. Stock Chart IconStock chart iconBALL YTDLooking ahead, FY2027 estimates suggest a free cash flow yield of more than 4%. Forward PE is a modest 14x adjusted EPS of $4.

52. The street anticipates modest top-line expansion tracking general economic growth, coupled with expanding YoY operating margins and net income. Ball Corp is scheduled to report earnings during the first week of August.

While earnings reports naturally introduce event risk, historically Ball's earnings-related-moves have been fairly modest — as one might expect given the industries they serve don't tend to exhibit massive short-term swings in demand. BALL typically moves only in the mid single-digits on earnings release days and even one month post earnings the average historical move is less than 8%.This muted volatility regime provides an ideal setup for premium sellers seeking high probability of profit.

The trade: Cash-secured put income strategyFor investors comfortable taking delivery of a quality consumer-staples packaging leader at a discount, selling out-of-the-money puts offers an advantageous risk/reward profile. Selling the August $60 Puts would collect $1.20 per contract.

This yields a standstill rate of return of ~2% premium relative to the $60 strike, creating a net breakeven of $58.80 per share, or ~24% annualized. By selling the August $60 put, options traders capture rich implied volatility ahead of August earnings while capitalizing on Ball Corp's robust cash flows, debt reduction discipline, and favorable historical post-earnings price stability.

One caveat, selling that put will tie up a great deal of margin in your account.Trade breakdown:Sell August 60 Strike Put for $1.20Max Gain: $120Max Loss: $5,880Skill Level: AdvancedChoose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.

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