Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) Hits New 12-Month High After Earnings Beat

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) reached a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Wednesday after the company announced better than expected quarterly earnings. The company traded as high as $192.92 and last traded at $192.0210, with a volume of 40954 shares. The stock had previously closed at $186.82.

The industrial products company reported $2.45 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.40 by $0.05. Avery Dennison had a return on equity of 33.67% and a net margin of 7.93%.The company had revenue of $2.27 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.29 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.38 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Avery Dennison has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 2.400-2.46 EPS.

Avery Dennison Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.94 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 4th. This represents a $3.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. Avery Dennison’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 42.78%.

Key Headlines Impacting Avery Dennison

Here are the key news stories impacting Avery Dennison this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat expectations — Avery Dennison posted adjusted EPS of $2.45 vs. consensus $2.40, with adjusted EPS up year-over-year and gross margin expansion noted; the beat is the main driver of the positive market reaction. Avery Dennison Earnings Beat Estimates in Q4
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend declared — the board approved a $0.94 quarterly dividend (1.9% yield), which supports income-oriented investors and signals confidence in cash flow. Avery Dennison Declares Quarterly Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Market responded strongly — coverage notes the stock hit a 52-week high after the resilient quarter, reflecting investor enthusiasm for the EPS beat and margin improvement. Avery Dennison Smashes 52-Week High
• Neutral Sentiment: Q1 2026 EPS guidance given at $2.400–$2.46, roughly in line with consensus — guidance reduces uncertainty but is not materially above expectations. Avery Dennison Press Release / Slide Deck
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call materials and full transcript available — useful for details on margin drivers, end-market demand (premium label demand noted), and capital allocation plans. Q4 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue slightly missed estimates — Q4 sales were $2.27B vs. analyst expectations of ~$2.29B, which tempers the beat and could limit upside if revenue trends weaken. Sales Below Analyst Estimates

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have weighed in on AVY shares. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Avery Dennison in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Truist Financial increased their price target on Avery Dennison from $213.00 to $234.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $210.00 price objective on shares of Avery Dennison in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Citigroup increased their target price on Avery Dennison from $180.00 to $188.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised shares of Avery Dennison from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and lifted their price target for the company from $182.00 to $195.00 in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $204.36.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Avery Dennison

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of AVY. Independent Advisor Alliance purchased a new stake in Avery Dennison during the 4th quarter valued at about $205,000. Rinkey Investments acquired a new position in shares of Avery Dennison during the 4th quarter worth approximately $317,000. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd grew its position in shares of Avery Dennison by 97.4% in the fourth quarter. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd now owns 48,761 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $8,869,000 after purchasing an additional 24,061 shares in the last quarter. Plato Investment Management Ltd increased its holdings in shares of Avery Dennison by 96.5% in the fourth quarter. Plato Investment Management Ltd now owns 3,244 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $593,000 after purchasing an additional 1,593 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Midwest Trust Co lifted its position in Avery Dennison by 1.8% during the fourth quarter. Midwest Trust Co now owns 56,156 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $10,214,000 after buying an additional 1,005 shares in the last quarter. 94.17% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Avery Dennison Price Performance

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 1.26 and a quick ratio of 0.89. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $182.62 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $174.24. The company has a market cap of $14.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.95, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.14 and a beta of 1.00.

About Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in labeling and packaging solutions. The company develops pressure-sensitive materials, tags and labels, and adhesive technologies that help brands and businesses enhance product identification, branding and supply-chain performance. Avery Dennison’s offerings range from industrial and retail labeling to high-performance tapes, films and graphics materials used across multiple end markets.

The company operates through several key segments, including Label and Graphic Materials, which supplies pressure-sensitive materials for consumer goods; Retail Branding and Information Solutions, offering apparel tags, RFID inlays and digital product identification; Pressure-Sensitive Materials, providing specialty tapes and adhesives; and RF Technologies, focused on advanced RFID and IoT labeling solutions.