Avery Dennison (AVY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Avery Dennison Corporation is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in the design and production of a wide range of labeling and functional materials. Through its Label and Graphic Materials segment, the company supplies pressure-sensitive adhesive materials, films and papers used in pressure-sensitive applications across industries such as consumer goods, healthcare, automotive and electronics. Its Retail Branding and Information Solutions segment delivers branding, tagging, labeling and RFID solutions for apparel, footwear and other retail sectors, helping brands enhance inventory visibility and customer engagement.

The company’s product portfolio includes self-adhesive labels, shrink sleeves, coated films, RFID inlays and smart labels, as well as office and consumer products under the Avery® brand. These offerings support applications from product identification and brand protection to digital textile printing and sustainable packaging. Avery Dennison also provides innovative solutions for e-commerce, food traceability and regulatory compliance, leveraging advanced materials science and digital technologies to address evolving customer needs.

Founded in 1935 by R. Stanton Avery in California, the company introduced the world’s first self-adhesive label and has since grown through strategic acquisitions and investments in research and development. Headquartered in Glendale, California, Avery Dennison operates in more than 50 countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. Its global manufacturing and distribution network enables the company to serve multinational brands, small and medium enterprises, and government agencies with localized support and a broad product lineup.

Under the leadership of CEO Mitchell Butier, Avery Dennison continues to prioritize sustainability, operational excellence and digital transformation. The company has set ambitious goals to reduce environmental impacts through recyclable and compostable materials, lower carbon emissions and waste reduction across its value chain. By combining its deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies such as advanced digital printing and RFID-enabled inventory management, Avery Dennison aims to drive growth and deliver differentiated solutions for customers worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $183.23 to $186.28
• 50-Day Range: $169.45 to $183.93
• 52-Week Range: $157.00 to $233.48
• Volume: 36,897 shs
• Average Volume: 647,036 shs
• Market Capitalization: $14.55 billion
• P/E Ratio: 21.46
• Dividend Yield: 2.02%
• Price Target: $198.60
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Avery Dennison Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Avery Dennison scored higher than 92% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 20th out of 182 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Avery Dennison has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.55, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Avery Dennison has been the subject of 9 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 9.24%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Avery Dennison are expected to grow by 9.24% in the coming year, from $9.96 to $10.88 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Avery Dennison is 21.12, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.89.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Avery Dennison is 21.12, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.01.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Avery Dennison has a PEG Ratio of 2.92. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Avery Dennison has a P/B Ratio of 6.37. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.00% of the float of Avery Dennison has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Avery Dennison has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Avery Dennison has recently increased by 0.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Avery Dennison pays a meaningful dividend of 2.06%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Avery Dennison has been increasing its dividend for 15 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Avery Dennison is 43.32%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Avery Dennison will have a dividend payout ratio of 34.56% next year. This indicates that Avery Dennison will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.8 / 5
• Environmental Score: -2.65

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.00% of the float of Avery Dennison has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Avery Dennison has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Avery Dennison has recently increased by 0.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.03

News Sentiment

Avery Dennison has a news sentiment score of 1.03. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.53 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 17 news articles for Avery Dennison this week, compared to 13 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Avery Dennison to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Avery Dennison insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.84% of the stock of Avery Dennison is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

94.17% of the stock of Avery Dennison is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

AVY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AVY shares performed this year?

Avery Dennison's stock was trading at $187.13 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, AVY stock has decreased by 2.0% and is now trading at $183.35.

How were Avery Dennison's earnings last quarter?

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 23rd. The industrial products company reported $2.30 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.32 by $0.02. The company's quarterly revenue was down .1% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Avery Dennison have any subsidiaries?

Avery Dennison subsidiaries include TexTrace AG, Rietveld, JDC Solutions, Finesse Medical, Yongle Tape Co, Hanita Coatings, MACtac Europe S.A., and more.

Who are Avery Dennison's major shareholders?

Avery Dennison's top institutional investors include Gradient Investments LLC (0.09%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.08%), Czech National Bank (0.02%) and Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Mitchell R Butier, Mitchell R Butier, Gregory Lovins, Francisco Melo, Nicholas Colisto, Ignacio J Walker, Julia A Stewart, Ryan D Yost, Deena Baker-Nel and Andres Alberto Lopez.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Avery Dennison?

Shares of AVY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Avery Dennison own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Avery Dennison investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Humana (HUM), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/23/2025
• Record date for 6/18 Dividend: 6/04/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/18 Dividend: 6/04/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/18/2025
• Today: 7/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/22/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: CONTNRS - PPR/PLS
• Sub-Industry: Office Services & Supplies
• Current Symbol: NYSE:AVY
• CIK: 8818
• Web: www.averydennison.com
• Phone: (440) 534-6000
• Fax: 626-304-2192
• Employees: 35,000
• Year Founded: 1935

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Avery Dennison: $198.60
• High Price Target: $216.00
• Low Price Target: $172.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +8.3%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.55
• Research Coverage: 11 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $8.68
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 21.12
• Forward P/E Ratio: 18.41
• P/E Growth: 2.92
• Net Income: $704.90 million
• Net Margins: 7.98%
• Pretax Margin: 10.81%
• Return on Equity: 33.11%
• Return on Assets: 9.05%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.19
• Current Ratio: 1.03
• Quick Ratio: 0.68

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $8.76 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.64
• Cash Flow: $13.43 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 13.65
• Book Value: $28.78 per share
• Price / Book: 6.37

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 78,180,000
• Free Float: 77,519,000
• Market Cap: $14.33 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.87