Avery Dennison CorporationNYSE: AVY
Materials · Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials
$158.80
-0.47%
Vol: 520K
Research Digest
Friday, June 19, 2026
Avery Dennison paid $1.00 quarterly dividend on June 17 after strong Q1 beat; stock down 11% YTD amid macro headwinds
Avery Dennison declared a quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share with an ex-dividend date of June 3, 2026, paid on June 17, 2026. Q1 2026 revenue rose 7% year-over-year to $2.30 billion, with adjusted EPS increasing 7.4% to $2.47, beating consensus on both metrics. Despite the earnings strength, shares are down approximately 11% year-to-date and trade about 18.8% below their 52-week high of $199.54. The company is advancing RFID technology for textile sorting automation, a key growth initiative for its Intelligent Labels segment. Analysts maintain a consensus Moderate Buy rating with a price target of $199.08, implying approximately 23% upside from current levels, though broader materials sector weakness and macro uncertainty are near-term overhangs.
Previous Market Intelligence
13 daysJun 18No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
No material news in the last 48 hours.
Jun 17No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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Jun 16No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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Jun 15No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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Jun 14No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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May 21Avery Dennison announced a strategic $75M investment in Wiliot to scale physical AI, alongside mixed analyst PT moves with BofA raising to $202 and Citi lowering to $185.Mixed▶
Avery Dennison announced a strategic $75 million investment in Wiliot to scale physical AI capabilities. Recent analyst activity was mixed: BofA raised its price target to $202 (Buy), Citi lowered to $185 (Neutral), and Raymond James lowered to $192 (Outperform). The annual meeting elected all director nominees and approved a 6% dividend increase. Q1 2026 results showed revenue up 7% YoY to $2.3B with adjusted EPS of $2.18, driven by Materials Group strength in Asia Pacific and North America. Shares have been under pressure, trading around $163 down ~7% over the past month and ~19% over three months.
May 20Avery Dennison hikes dividend 6% and invests $75M in Wiliot as analysts cut Q2 estimatesMixed▶
Avery Dennison announced a 6% dividend increase and a strategic $75 million investment in Wiliot to scale physical AI applications in smart labels. At its annual meeting, all director nominees were elected and auditor and executive comp were ratified. Zacks Research cut Q2 2026 EPS estimates on May 12. Q1 2026 produced 7% adjusted EPS growth and strong cash flow with materials offsetting softer solutions; full-year outlook remains positive. The stock has slid roughly 9% over the past month and about 20% in the past 3 months. The average analyst rating remains Buy with a 12-month price target of $200.3, implying ~28% upside.
May 19Avery Dennison stock down ~9% over past month and ~20% over 3 months despite Q1 beat and dividend increase; Zacks cut Q2 EPS estimates on May 12Mixed▶
Avery Dennison shares have come under pressure, down about 2% in a recent session and roughly 9% over the past month and 20% over three months. Q1 2026 results showed sales of $2.298B (above $2.26B consensus) with net income of $168.1M and 7% adjusted EPS growth. The board increased the quarterly dividend by approximately 6% to $1.00 per share. Q2 2026 guidance was set at $2.21-$2.31 EPS. Zacks Research cut Q2 2026 EPS estimates on May 12. Avery Dennison also announced a strategic $75M investment in Wiliot to scale Physical AI. Director Patrick Siewert exercised RSUs on May 1. Analyst consensus across 11 firms is Buy with a 12-month PT of $200.30, implying ~28% upside from current levels.
May 18Avery Dennison shares trade around $158.66 (May 13) after Q1 beat ($2.47 adj EPS vs $2.41 est, 7% revenue growth) with stock still down ~13% YTD on Solutions Group softness.Mixed▶
Avery Dennison shares closed near $158.66 on May 13, down ~0.9% and roughly 13% YTD despite a Q1 2026 beat with adjusted EPS of $2.47 (vs $2.41 consensus) and revenue up 7% YoY to $2.3 billion. The Materials Group delivered ~2% organic growth led by Asia Pacific and North America, while the Solutions Group saw organic declines. The company announced a 6% dividend increase and approved a strategic $75 million investment in Wiliot to scale physical AI. Restructuring reduced headcount by ~370 to offset higher costs. Average analyst price target is $205, implying ~29% upside, though several firms lowered targets after Q1.
May 15Avery Dennison analysts cut Q2 EPS estimates (May 12) and announces $75M strategic investment in Wiliot to scale physical AIMixed▶
Zacks Research cut its Q2 2026 EPS estimates for Avery Dennison on May 12, 2026. The cut follows Q1 2026 results showing revenue up 7% YoY to $2.3B and adjusted EPS of $2.18 (+7%), with Materials Group strength offsetting softer Solutions Group results. Avery Dennison announced a $75M strategic investment in Wiliot to scale physical AI capabilities — extending its RFID/connected products lead. The board increased the quarterly dividend ~6% to $1.00/share. Shares trade around $163.03, with a 2.3% dividend yield. Across 9 analysts, the consensus is Strong Buy with a 12-month PT of $205 (+28.74% upside). Risk: pricing pressure from raw material deflation continues; Solutions Group softness and the Q2 EPS cut signal near-term caution.
May 14Avery Dennison invests $75M in Wiliot for Physical AI partnership while Walmart expands RFID sensor label deployment for fresh foodsPositive▶
Avery Dennison announced a $75 million strategic minority investment in Wiliot, a leader in Physical AI solutions, gaining a board seat and becoming the preferred inlay and commercial partner across retail, logistics and food. Separately, Walmart and Avery Dennison announced a collaboration to deploy first-of-its-kind RFID sensor labels for fresh categories including meat, bakery and deli, aiming to enable reliable RFID in cold, high-moisture cases and help reduce unsold food. The company also raised its quarterly dividend 6% to $1.00 per share and reported solid Q1 2026 results. Analyst consensus is Buy with an average 12-month price target around $208.45, implying nearly 19% upside. Risks include exposure to retail/consumer goods demand cycles and execution on the Wiliot integration. Sentiment is constructive given the strategic investment and major retail partnership.
May 13Avery Dennison announced a $75 million strategic minority investment in Wiliot to scale Physical AI in supply chains, gaining a board seat at the IoT company.Positive▶
On May 1, Avery Dennison disclosed a $75 million minority investment in Wiliot, a leader in Physical AI for supply chains, and will take a seat on Wiliot's board. The deal extends Avery's push into intelligent labels and connected packaging beyond its core Taylor Adhesives acquisition. Q1 2026 sales rose 7% to $2.3 billion with adjusted EPS of $2.47 beating the $2.43 consensus, and the company hiked its quarterly dividend 6% to $1.00. Director Bradley Alford received a 2026 RSU grant on May 1. Risk: the Wiliot stake is small but adds execution risk on monetizing Physical AI; organic growth remained modest at just 1% in Q1.
May 12No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
No material news in the last 48 hours.
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