Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY)

Avery Dennison increased its dividend rate by over 3% on April 25, 2025, and declared subsequent quarterly dividends. On October 22, 2025, the company announced its third-quarter results, reporting adjusted earnings of $2.37 per share, surpassing analysts' estimates, and revenue grew 1.5% year-over-year. Avery Dennison announced a collaboration with Walmart to implement RFID technology in fresh food departments on October 22, 2025. In September 2025, Avery Dennison issued €500 million of 4.00% senior notes due 2035. On August 25, 2025, Avery Dennison announced its intent to acquire Meridian's Flooring Business. In October 2025, UBS Group upgraded Avery Dennison from a "neutral" to a "buy" rating and raised its price target to $218.00.

Demand for Avery Dennison's products and services exhibits seasonality, which can affect sales in specific areas of its business. Sales of wine and spirits increase during general holiday seasons, beer sales rise around New Year's, and candy and confectionery sales go up during holidays like Easter and Halloween. During winter months, there can be increased demand for products related to socks and heavy textiles. Events such as graduations can also influence demand for certain products. Product portfolios within Avery Dennison's Select Solutions that are particularly susceptible to seasonality include holographic, removables, RFID closures, Kitty stickers, apparel, and bumper stickers.

Avery Dennison Corporation is a multinational materials science and digital identification solutions company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector and Packaging & Containers industry. The company transforms materials into labeling, branding, and functional products. Its major products include pressure-sensitive materials, apparel branding labels and tags, RFID inlays and solutions, specialty medical products, performance tapes, and graphics and reflective products.

Avery Dennison Corporation has a significant global presence, operating in over 50 countries across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and Latin America. A substantial portion of its revenue is generated from international operations.

Avery Dennison's brand reputation has been positively impacted by its focus on innovation and sustainability, particularly through its RFID technology. The recent collaboration with Walmart to implement RFID in fresh food departments has significantly bolstered its reputation. The company's continued investment in RFID technology positions it as a leader in digital identification solutions.

Avery Dennison Corp. is predominantly owned by institutional investors, holding approximately 94.17% to 96.9% of the company's stock. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., Blackrock Inc., and Wellington Management Group LLP. Individual insider ownership is relatively small, around 0.73% to 2.12% of the stock. Retail investors hold approximately 3.33% to 33.64% of the stock.