Q1 EPS Estimates for Avery Dennison Cut by Zacks Research

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) – Research analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Avery Dennison in a report released on Wednesday, February 18th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the industrial products company will post earnings per share of $2.43 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $2.48. 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 Q1 2027 earnings at $2.68 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $2.87 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $11.10 EPS.

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

Several other research firms have also recently weighed in on AVY. Argus set a $200.00 price objective on shares of Avery Dennison in a research report on Tuesday, October 28th. BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on Avery Dennison from $215.00 to $224.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on Avery Dennison from $195.00 to $205.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Citigroup upped their price objective on Avery Dennison from $188.00 to $201.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Avery Dennison in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $208.45.

Avery Dennison Trading Up 1.7%

Shares of AVY opened at $196.93 on Monday. Avery Dennison has a 1-year low of $156.23 and a 1-year high of $197.54. The company has a market capitalization of $15.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.43, a P/E/G ratio of 3.52 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 firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $186.95 and its 200 day simple moving average is $176.01.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Avery Dennison

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of AVY. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its stake in shares of Avery Dennison by 6.4% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 13,534 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $2,409,000 after purchasing an additional 819 shares during the period. Focus Partners Wealth raised its holdings in Avery Dennison by 7.6% in the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 3,918 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $697,000 after purchasing an additional 278 shares in the last quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC bought a new position in Avery Dennison in the first quarter worth about $1,209,000. D.A. Davidson & CO. raised its position in shares of Avery Dennison by 6.5% in the 2nd quarter. D.A. Davidson & CO. now owns 6,228 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $1,093,000 after acquiring an additional 379 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ethic Inc. lifted its position in Avery Dennison by 19.9% during the second quarter. Ethic Inc. now owns 6,668 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,171,000 after buying an additional 1,108 shares during the period. 94.17% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity at Avery Dennison

In other news, SVP Ignacio J. Walker sold 1,156 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $192.95, for a total value of $223,050.20. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 7,588 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,464,104.60. The trade was a 13.22% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.84% of the company’s stock.

Avery Dennison Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 4th will be issued a $0.94 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 4th. This represents a $3.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. Avery Dennison’s payout ratio is currently 42.82%.

Key Avery Dennison News

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.