Avery Dennison CorporationNYSE: AVY
Materials · Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials
$163.33
-0.37%
Vol: 381K
Research Digest
Friday, May 1, 2026
Q1 EPS +7% YoY; announces $75M Wiliot investment, raises dividend 6%
Avery Dennison reported Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $2.47 (+7% YoY), with organic sales up 1% and Materials Group up 2% organically. Made strategic $75M investment in Wiliot for intelligent labels, gaining board seat and preferred partner status. Board increased quarterly dividend to $1.00/share (+6% raise), payable June 17. Shareholders rejected proposal for independent chair at AGM. Analyst consensus Buy with $208.45 PT (+18.9% upside). Risk: Solutions Group organic sales down 1%.
Previous Market Intelligence
13 daysApr 30Avery Dennison Increases Dividend 6%, Invests $75M in Wiliot Physical AIPositive▶
Avery Dennison increased quarterly dividend by 6% to $1.00 per share, payable June 17, 2026. Company announced $75 million minority investment in Wiliot (Physical AI leader), gaining Board seat plus existing observer position. Q1 2026: Adjusted EPS up 7% YoY to $2.47, with 1% organic sales growth. Q2 guidance: EPS $2.21-$2.31, adjusted EPS $2.43-$2.53. Intelligent Labels segment faced logistics volume issues. Stock down 0.94% in 24 hours, down 10.38% for April. Analysts rate "Buy" with 12-month target of $208.45, implying 18.90% upside.
Apr 16Avery Dennison maintains Buy consensus with price target of $208.45; Q1 2026 earnings April 29Mixed▶
Avery Dennison (AVY) received a 500 million Senior Notes offering at 4.000% interest maturing in 2035, indicating capital management activity. The company announced Q1 2026 earnings release scheduled for April 29, 2026. Recent collaboration with Walmart on RFID solutions highlights continued operational focus. Stock trades at $171.47 with mixed short-term performance but 11 analysts maintain Buy consensus with average price target of $208.45, representing 18.90% upside potential from current levels.
Apr 15UBS maintained Buy rating but lowered AVY price target to $222 on April 10; Q1 earnings on April 28.Positive▶
Avery Dennison faces mixed analyst sentiment with UBS maintaining Buy but reducing price target to $222 from $226 on April 10. Deutsche Bank initiated coverage with Buy rating and $200 target on April 1. Company presents at NRF 2026 retail show highlighting RFID innovations for fresh food tagging. Q1 2026 earnings scheduled for April 28 with guidance of $2.40-$2.46 adjusted EPS.
Apr 14UBS maintained Buy rating with adjusted price target of $222; Avery Dennison Q1 earnings call set for April 28.Mixed▶
UBS analyst maintained Buy rating while lowering price target from $226 to $222. Deutsche Bank initiated Buy coverage with $200 price target. Avery Dennison will host Q1 2026 earnings call on April 28. Walmart and Avery Dennison announced RFID sensor label collaboration for fresh categories. Company priced EUR500 million Senior Notes at 4.000% maturing 2035.
Apr 13UBS analyst adjusted Avery Dennison price target to $222 on April 10, maintaining Buy rating despite sector headwinds.Neutral▶
UBS analyst maintained Buy rating but reduced price target from $226 to $222. Deutsche Bank initiated coverage with Buy and $200 target. The average 12-month price target from 11 analysts is $209.72. AVY Q1 2026 earnings conference call on April 28.
Apr 10Avery Dennison schedules Q1 2026 earnings call for April 28; multiple analysts raise 2026 packaging assumptions and targets.Neutral▶
Avery Dennison will announce Q1 2026 earnings on April 28. Analyst consensus from 11 analysts rates AVY as Buy with average target of $208.45 (18.90% upside). Truist raised target to $234, Bank of America to $198. The stock has declined 16.6% from its 52-week high but maintains analyst support for RFID and packaging growth catalysts.
Apr 9Avery Dennison delivers 19% earnings growth with RFID momentum and retailer partnerships.Neutral▶
Avery Dennison reported strong 2024 results with 19% earnings growth and $8.8B sales. Walmart collaboration announced October 2025 to deploy RFID sensor labels for fresh categories. Bethany Nock promoted to GM Graphics Solutions North America. New Supreme Wrapping Film colors in Supercar Blondie Collection; RFID inlays feature Impinj Gen2X chips. Stock up 0.88% weekly but down 10.38% monthly and 3.55% YoY. Analysts maintain Moderate Buy with $209.50 target, suggesting 18.90% upside. Q1 2026 earnings due April 29.
Apr 8Avery Dennison price target raised to $224 from $215 at BMO Capital, demonstrating sustained analyst confidence despite recent underperformance.Mixed▶
Avery Dennison showing mixed performance, underperforming Nasdaq despite analyst Moderate Buy rating with $209.50 target. Stock down 16.6% from 52-week high. Company successfully priced €500 million Senior Notes offering at 4.000% maturing in 2035 for general corporate purposes. Walmart collaboration on RFID sensor labels for fresh categories announced. According to 11 analysts, average Buy rating with 12-month target of $208.45, indicating 18.90% upside.
Apr 7No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
No material news in the last 48 hours.
Apr 6Q1 2026 earnings call scheduled for April 28, 2026.Neutral▶
No significant overnight updates. Avery Dennison will host Q1 2026 earnings call April 28 at 11:00 a.m. ET. Stock faces challenges with 16.6% decline from 52-week high but maintains Moderate Buy consensus.
Apr 3Avery Dennison announces Q1 2026 earnings call for April 28 and virtual annual shareholder meeting April 30.Neutral▶
Avery Dennison announced its Q1 2026 earnings conference call scheduled for April 28, 2026. The company's 2026 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on April 30. Recent 2025 results showed net sales of $8.9 billion, reported EPS of $8.79, and adjusted EPS of $9.53.
Apr 2Avery Dennison stock down 16.94% month-over-month; upcoming Q1 2026 earnings call scheduled for April 28.Neutral▶
Avery Dennison announced Q1 2026 earnings conference call on April 28, 2026. The company delivered strong 2024 results with 19% earnings growth and $8.8 billion in reported sales. Recent developments include product launches like the Supercar Blondie Collection and MPI 1903 Cast Wrapping Film. Stock has declined significantly with -6.75% weekly change and -16.94% monthly change. Analysts maintain Moderate Buy consensus with price target of $208.45, suggesting 18.90% upside.
Apr 1Avery Dennison shows mixed performance with CVS partnership growth and RFID momentum, but stock down 16.6% from high.Mixed▶
Avery Dennison has strong operational momentum with logistics and food/grocery sales up approximately 15%. CVS partnership generating double-digit YoY growth. Despite positive fundamentals, stock declined 16.6% from 52-week high.
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