Q2 EPS Estimates for Avery Dennison Cut by Zacks Research

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research decreased their Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Avery Dennison in a research note issued on Wednesday, February 18th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the industrial products company will post earnings per share of $2.58 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $2.64. The consensus estimate for Avery Dennison’s current full-year earnings is $9.96 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Avery Dennison’s Q3 2026 earnings at $2.53 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $2.60 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $10.15 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.77 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $2.78 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $11.85 EPS.

A number of other analysts have also commented on the company. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Avery Dennison in a report on Monday, December 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on Avery Dennison from $195.00 to $205.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Truist Financial upped their price target on Avery Dennison from $213.00 to $234.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Citigroup raised their price objective on Avery Dennison from $188.00 to $201.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets lifted their price objective on shares of Avery Dennison from $215.00 to $224.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Nine equities research 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 stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $208.45.

Avery Dennison Trading Up 1.7%

AVY opened at $196.93 on Friday. Avery Dennison has a fifty-two week low of $156.23 and a fifty-two week high of $197.54. The firm has a market capitalization of $15.22 billion, a PE ratio of 22.43, a P/E/G ratio of 3.46 and a beta of 1.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43, a current ratio of 1.13 and a quick ratio of 0.76. The company’s 50-day moving average is $186.95 and its 200 day moving average is $175.90.

Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The industrial products company reported $2.45 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.40 by $0.05. Avery Dennison had a net margin of 7.77% and a return on equity of 33.84%. The business had revenue of $2.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.29 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $2.38 EPS. Avery Dennison’s quarterly revenue was up 3.9% on a year-over-year basis. Avery Dennison has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 2.400-2.46 EPS.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Avery Dennison

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Avery Dennison by 89.9% during the 2nd quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 169 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 80 shares during the period. Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC increased its position in Avery Dennison by 16,900.0% during the fourth quarter. Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC now owns 170 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 169 shares during the last quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. bought a new position in Avery Dennison in the third quarter valued at about $29,000. NewSquare Capital LLC boosted its position in Avery Dennison by 156.2% in the second quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 187 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 114 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Avery Dennison by 60.8% during the 4th quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 193 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 73 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 94.17% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Avery Dennison news, SVP Ignacio J. Walker sold 1,156 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $192.95, for a total transaction of $223,050.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 7,588 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,464,104.60. This trade represents a 13.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 0.84% of the company’s stock.

Avery Dennison Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Investors 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 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. Avery Dennison’s payout ratio is presently 42.82%.

Key Headlines Impacting Avery Dennison

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised its Q3 2027 EPS estimate slightly (to $2.78 from $2.77), signaling a tiny upward revision to mid‑2027 expectations; Zacks also published a FY2028 view of $11.85/ share which implies longer‑term growth. (These longer‑range upgrades can support optimism about future earnings power.)
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent sector comparison pieces unpacking Avery’s Q4 results versus other industrial packaging stocks provide context for investors evaluating competitive positioning and margins — useful but not immediate catalysts. Unpacking Q4 Earnings: Avery Dennison Q4 Earnings Highlights: Avery Dennison
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut several near‑term quarterly EPS estimates: Q2 2026 to $2.58 (from $2.64), Q3 2026 to $2.53 (from $2.56), Q4 2026 to $2.60 (from $2.71) and Q2 2027 to $2.77 (from $2.83). These downward revisions indicate weaker near‑term expectations that could pressure short‑term sentiment.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks reduced its FY2026 forecast to $10.15 from $10.39, reflecting the aggregate impact of the quarter cuts — a headwind for investors focused on this fiscal year’s EPS trajectory and valuation.

Avery Dennison Company Profile

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.