Avery Dennison Corporation AVY

170.34 1.33 0.79% as of 25 Sep
Market cap
$12.8B
P/E
18.7×
Indexes indicate stock being part of an index,
Growth Flags show if company had growth for consecutive years

Insider Decisions

Total sells 21.20
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — — — — 1 3 — — — — 1 1
Insider Ownership 1.34%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap 12,810.00
Revenue 9,248.10
Net Income 704.90
Free Cash Flow 1,040.60
Net Debt 2,950.40
Current Ratio 1.13
Debt/Equity 1.37
P/E ratio 18.66
P/S ratio 1.41
P/B ratio 5.60
Past 5Y EPS Growth 19.58%
This Y EPS Growth 6.89%
Next Y EPS Growth 9.81%
Next 5Y EPS Growth 9.58%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio 0.44
Annual Dividend Rate 3.24
Annual Dividend Yield 1.63%
total individual payouts
2028 Powerpack
2027 Powerpack
2026 3.97
0.94
1.00
1.00
2025 3.70
0.88
0.94
0.94
0.94
2024 3.45
0.81
0.88
0.88
0.88
2023 3.18
0.75
0.81
0.81
0.81
2022 2.93
0.68
0.75
0.75
0.75
2021 2.66
0.62
0.68
0.68
0.68
2020 2.36
0.58
0.58
0.58
0.62
2019 2.26
0.52
0.58
0.58
0.58
2018 2.01
0.45
0.52
0.52
0.52
2017 1.76
0.41
0.45
0.45
0.45
2016 1.60
0.37
0.41
0.41
0.41
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 215 329 203 227
Receivables 1,415 1,466 1,504 1,794
Inventory 921 978 976 1,032
Other 245 305 308 348
2,796 3,079 2,990 3,401
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 1,277 1,341 1,262 1,525
ST’ Debt — — — —
Other 387 408 380 734
2,700 2,863 2,654 3,005
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales 4.03% 4.90% (0.68%)
Cash Flow 6.41% 3.25% (2.84%)
Earnings 9.63% 4.36% (3.14%)
Book Value 8.79% 8.59% 3.33%

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 2,299 2,463 — — —
’25 2,148 2,221 2,216 2,271 8,856
’24 2,151 2,235 2,183 2,186 8,756
’23 2,065 2,091 2,098 2,111 8,364
’22 2,349 2,347 2,317 2,026 9,039
’21 2,051 2,102 2,072 2,183 8,408
’20 1,723 1,529 1,729 1,991 6,972
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 137 408 — — —
’25 (16) 209 312 377 881
’24 120 198 270 351 939
’23 2 190 323 312 826
’22 126 268 221 346 961
’21 209 268 286 284 1,047
’20 4 180 258 310 751
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 101 363 — — —
’25 (60) 187 273 304 704
’24 64 144 218 273 700
’23 (68) 133 262 215 542
’22 71 209 141 245 665
’21 183 205 236 152 776
’20 (35) 144 227 205 542
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 2.18 2.67 — — —
’25 2.09 2.41 2.13 2.15 8.79
’24 2.13 2.18 2.25 2.16 8.73
’23 1.49 1.24 1.71 1.77 6.20
’22 2.39 2.61 2.70 1.51 9.21
’21 2.50 2.19 1.96 2.19 8.83
’20 1.60 0.95 1.79 2.28 6.61
fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Target Price Range

Analyst price targets

Recommendation Rating

1.9
1Buy 2 3Hold 4 5Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
57.06 69.53 82.89 86.90 76.96 147.40 151.62 158.93 185.29 156.23

Analyst estimates 2026–2028

Powerpack
Low Price
79.27 117.92 123.67 134.56 156.82 229.24 219.33 203.70 233.48 196.41
High Price
25,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 32,000 36,000 36,000 35,000 35,000 35,000
Employees
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Revenue/Emp
6,087 6,614 7,159 7,070 6,972 8,408 9,039 8,364 8,756 8,856
Revenue
27.93% 27.40% 26.76% 26.93% 27.59% 27.51% 26.60% 27.23% 28.90% 28.75%
Gross Margin
477 590 555 250 737 993 999 695 954 925
EBT
7.84% 8.91% 7.75% 3.53% 10.58% 11.81% 11.06% 8.31% 10.89% 10.45%
EBT Margin
321 282 467 304 556 740 757 503 705 688
Net Income
180 179 181 179 205 244 291 298 312 328
Depreciation
68.31 74.90 82.00 84.17 83.59 101.43 110.78 103.65 108.90 113.39
Revenue/Sh
3.54 3.13 5.28 3.57 6.61 8.83 9.21 6.20 8.73 8.79
Earnings/Sh
6.53 7.31 5.25 8.89 9.01 12.63 11.78 10.24 11.68 11.29
Cash Flow/Sh
(2.22) (2.49) (2.83) (2.97) (2.51) (3.27) (3.63) (3.52) (2.98) (2.28)
Capex/Sh
4.31 4.82 2.41 5.92 6.50 9.36 8.15 6.72 8.70 9.01
Free CF/Sh
10.39 11.85 10.94 14.33 17.80 23.21 24.90 26.37 28.76 28.71
Book Value/Sh
89 88 87 84 83 83 82 81 80 78
Shares
19.87 36.96 17.05 36.44 23.43 24.50 19.89 32.15 21.46 20.72
PE Ratio
1.03 1.54 1.10 1.55 1.86 2.14 1.65 1.93 1.72 1.60
PS Ratio
6.75 9.76 8.21 9.13 8.71 9.33 7.36 7.57 6.51 6.34
PB Ratio
1.11 1.71 1.31 1.73 2.11 2.45 1.91 2.21 1.97 1.94
EV/Sales
17.62 26.57 44.53 24.61 27.19 26.52 26.00 34.18 24.69 24.46
EV/FCF
582 646 458 747 751 1,047 961 826 939 881
Op' Cash Flow
(198) (220) (247) (249) (209) (271) (296) (284) (239) (178)
Capex
384 426 211 497 542 776 665 542 700 704
FCF
(99) 266 304 87 490 187 (18) 97 216 337
Working Cap'
713 1,316 1,772 1,499 2,052 2,786 2,504 2,622 2,560 3,210
Total Debt
518 1,092 1,540 1,246 1,800 2,623 2,336 2,407 2,231 3,007
Net Debt
926 1,046 955 1,204 1,485 1,924 2,032 2,128 2,312 2,242
Sh' Equity
7.52% 5.91% 9.06% 5.69% 9.61% 10.53% 9.51% 6.23% 8.49% 8.00%
ROA
25.55% 19.60% 17.99% 19.66% 14.07% 14.55% 15.37% 10.79% 14.36% 12.46%
ROIC
33.91% 28.58% 46.71% 28.12% 41.35% 43.42% 38.27% 24.18% 31.75% 30.21%
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

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Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) key facts

  • Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) is a Packaging & Containers company in the Consumer Cyclical sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • Avery Dennison Corporation’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $8.9 billion, up 1.14% from fiscal 2024.
  • Net income was $688.0 million, or $8.79 per share (basic), a net margin of 7.77%.
  • As of September 25, 2026, AVY traded at $170.34, a market capitalization of $12.8 billion.
  • At that price the stock trades at 18.7× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 1.4× sales.
  • Avery Dennison Corporation pays an annual dividend of $3.24 per share, a yield of 1.63%, with a payout ratio of 44.1%.
  • Return on equity was 30.2% and debt-to-equity 1.37.

Source: company filings (standardised) and stockrow calculations.

Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) Latest News

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25 Sep

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High-value categories accounted for about $4 billion, ~45% of 2025 sales, and have grown in the high-single-digits; Avery Dennison aims to make them roughly 50% of revenue by 2030. Growth opportunities span Intelligent Labels, performance materials, specialty labels, graphics and reflective solutions across food, healthcare, electrification, logistics and automotive. Management reaffirmed goals: at least 5% annual revenue growth, 17% adjusted EBITDA margin by 2028, and 10% annual adjusted EPS growth, backed by roughly $8 billion in investment capacity over five years. In 2025, net sales were $9B, with high-value categories contributing nearly $4B. The company leverages less cyclical end markets (food/bev, pharma, personal care) and emerging markets (~30%). Notable products include Terrain adhesive, AD IdentiFresh RFID, Wiliot, Vestcom shelf-edge, and Embelex apparel solutions. Capital allocation emphasizes bolt-on acquisitions and returns to drive margin expansion. High-value categories are targeted to reach about 50% of revenue by 2030, with margin expansion and an $8 billion investment plan.

24 Sep

4

Avery Dennison (AVY) was removed from the FTSE All World Index, a shift that could affect index-tracking flows as the company doubles its focus on high-value categories and reflective materials. The stock sits near $172.66, with a 1-month decline around 6% and a 90-day gain about 4.9%; 1-year total shareholder return stands at 8.9%. Analysts cluster around a $201.80 target, while one intrinsic estimate implies a larger gap. The prevailing view sees AVY as undervalued by about 14%, supported by growth in Intelligent Labels and margins that could hold amid input-cost pressures. Risks include inventory prebuys unwinding and raw material inflation outpacing pricing. Valuation readings are mixed: a P/E around 18.6x versus peers at 15x and a fair multiple near 19.5x suggest limited slack if market sentiment worsens. The story highlights opportunities in smart labels and higher-value materials, but warns on demand or inflation scenarios. FTSE All World removal plus a valuation gap and growth upside in high value materials could meaningfully alter sentiment and expected returns.

24 Aug

3

Avery Dennison Corporation carries three notable risks that weaken its outlook, leading to a direct recommendation of an alternative stock instead. Outlined risks may moderately influence AVY investor sentiment and near-term valuation.

31 Jul

4

Avery Dennison Q2 results highlight inventory dynamics and Intelligent Labels as key drivers of growth. Inventory dynamics and Intelligent Labels initiatives position Avery Dennison for notable growth acceleration.

3

Avery Dennison reported Q2 results on its earnings call, noting revenue trends, margin performance and updated guidance across label and packaging segments. Q2 earnings and guidance provide performance details that can shift near-term investor views without altering long-term strategy.

3

Avery Dennison shares rose 12.6% after the company beat EPS estimates and raised 2026 guidance. EPS beat combined with higher 2026 guidance improves near-term financial outlook and supports stock gains without signaling fundamental strategic shifts.

30 Jul

4

Avery Dennison (AVY) stock surges sharply today on positive developments driving investor buying. Stock surge signals major market reaction likely to shift company trajectory and sentiment.

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Avery Dennison Corporation held its Q2 2026 earnings call to report financial results and business outlook. Quarterly earnings updates typically provide performance details that moderately affect near-term stock movement and sentiment.

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Avery Dennison Corp posted strong organic growth and margin expansion in its Q2 2026 earnings call. Strong organic growth and margin gains signal improved operational results that can lift near-term stock performance.

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Avery Dennison Corporation reported Q2 2026 financial results and strategic updates during its earnings call. Earnings call updates on results and outlook moderately influence financial performance views and investor sentiment.

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Avery Dennison beat Q2 earnings expectations through pricing strategies and productivity gains. Q2 earnings beat from pricing and productivity signals moderate positive effects on near-term results without major strategic shifts.

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Avery Dennison (AVY) reported Q2 earnings with key metrics compared to estimates. Q2 earnings metrics versus estimates can shape near-term views on AVY results.

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Avery Dennison reports impressive Q2 CY2026 results, driving sharp gains in its stock price. Positive quarterly results lift near-term valuation and investor views.

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Avery Dennison Corporation reported its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings reports deliver key financial metrics that can shift near-term investor views and stock movement.

17 Jul

3

Avery Dennison reports Q1 earnings, triggering buy, sell, or hold analysis for the stock. Q1 earnings and recommendations can shift near-term sentiment and valuation without altering long-term strategy.

11 Jul

3

Avery Dennison advances its smart labels strategy while positioned as undervalued in current market assessments. Smart labels focus may support incremental gains in product innovation and positioning without major trajectory shifts.

3 Jul

3

Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) prepares to release quarterly earnings with analyst estimates, revenue projections, and sector-specific factors shaping expectations for its performance. Earnings preview sets near-term expectations without altering company fundamentals or strategy.

9 Jun

3

Avery Dennison launches Clima™ Window Films for advanced solar control. New product launch adds solar-control window film technology with moderate potential to support segment revenue growth.

29 May

3

Avery Dennison partners with TEXAID on an RFID pilot that triples textile sorting speed. RFID pilot success improves textile sorting efficiency threefold and supports broader adoption of Avery Dennison solutions.

24 May

4

Avery Dennison achieves RFID sorting breakthrough that improves accuracy and speed in high-volume recycling and logistics streams, strengthening its position in intelligent labeling solutions and supporting long-term revenue growth in the RFID segment. RFID sorting breakthrough directly enhances core product performance and competitive positioning in high-growth end markets.

21 May

3

Avery Dennison and ReCircled completed an RFID pilot that proves circular fashion initiatives can scale. RFID pilot success supports Avery Dennison's sustainable labeling growth without immediate large-scale financial shifts.

15 May

3

SMX technology establishes global standards for tracking and verifying recycled plastics, supporting supply chain traceability for companies including Avery Dennison in packaging and labeling. Recycled plastic standards may support Avery Dennison sustainability initiatives and product positioning without fundamentally altering operations.

14 May

3

Avery Dennison and ReCircled demonstrated RFID technology's key role in scaling fashion circularity by enabling precise garment identification, sorting, and recycling at industrial scale. RFID showcase advances AVY's innovation in sustainable apparel solutions amid rising circular economy demands.

4 May

4

Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) hiked its dividend and intensified capital return efforts, potentially reshaping the bull case for the stock amid positive financial signals. Dividend hike and capital return push are major shareholder-friendly moves likely to boost investor sentiment and alter the company's market trajectory.

29 Apr

3

Avery Dennison Corp (AVY) Q1 2026 earnings call highlights navigating growth amidst challenges. Q1 earnings highlights balance growth strategies with operational challenges, moderately affecting financial performance and investor sentiment.

28 Apr

4

Avery Dennison reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $2.18, beating estimates by 1%, with net sales of $2.2 billion up 3% year-over-year. Label and Solutions segment grew 5%, driven by volume and pricing. Full-year EPS guidance raised to $9.30-$9.60 from $9.20-$9.50. Management highlighted resilient demand, supply chain improvements, and $100 million cost savings. Earnings beat, sales growth, and raised full-year guidance indicate significant positive impact on financial trajectory and investor confidence.

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Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) released its Q1 2026 earnings transcript, detailing quarterly financial results, management's outlook, strategic updates, and analyst Q&A. Q1 2026 earnings transcript discloses financial performance and guidance that significantly influence AVY's stock trajectory and investor sentiment.

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Avery Dennison Corporation's Q1 earnings surpassed estimates, fueled by higher volumes and tight cost controls. Q1 earnings beat on volume gains and cost controls signals strong financial health and boosts stock performance outlook.

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Avery Dennison Corporation released Q1 2026 earnings call summary detailing financial results, operational highlights, and forward guidance. Q1 earnings call summary impacts financial performance and investor sentiment moderately through reported results and guidance.

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Avery Dennison Corporation reported Q1 earnings, analyzing key metrics against analyst estimates including revenue, EPS, and segment performance. Q1 earnings metrics versus estimates impact financial performance and short-term investor sentiment.

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