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Avery Dennison Corp (AVY)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/18/2025: AVY (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $195.25
1 Year Target Price $195.25
4 | Strong Buy |
3 | Buy |
8 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -6.29% | Avg. Invested days 49 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 12.86B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 18.47 | 1Y Target Price 195.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio 18.47 | 1Y Target Price 195.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 15 | Beta 0.91 | 52 Weeks Range 155.31 - 219.94 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 155.31 - 219.94 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.15% | Basic EPS (TTM) 8.93 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
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Earnings Date
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Profitability
Profit Margin 8.14% | Operating Margin (TTM) 12.91% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.5% | Return on Equity (TTM) 31.68% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 18.47 | Forward PE 15.31 | Enterprise Value 16297180370 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.47 |
Enterprise Value 16297180370 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.47 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.87 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.62 | Shares Outstanding 77981594 | Shares Floating 77262604 |
Shares Outstanding 77981594 | Shares Floating 77262604 | ||
Percent Insiders 5.38 | Percent Institutions 96.88 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Avery Dennison Corp

Company Overview
History and Background
Avery Dennison was founded in 1935 as Kum Kleen Products in Los Angeles. It became Avery Adhesives in 1937, Avery Products Corporation in 1958, and Avery International Corporation in 1977. In 1990, Avery merged with Dennison Manufacturing Company to become Avery Dennison Corporation.
Core Business Areas
- Materials Group: This segment manufactures and sells pressure-sensitive materials, labels, tags, and related products for various industries, including packaging, apparel, and healthcare.
- Solutions Group: This segment provides RFID solutions, variable information printing (VIP), and other solutions for supply chain management, inventory tracking, and brand protection.
Leadership and Structure
The current CEO is Erica Bergen. The company operates with a global structure, with regional and functional teams reporting to the executive leadership team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Pressure-Sensitive Labels: These labels are used in a wide array of applications, from consumer goods packaging to industrial labeling. Avery Dennison has a significant market share in this segment. Competitors: CCL Industries, Multi-Color Corporation.
- RFID Solutions: Avery Dennison's RFID solutions are used for inventory management, supply chain tracking, and brand authentication. The company is a major player in the RFID market. Competitors: Impinj, NXP Semiconductors.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The label and packaging industry is driven by trends such as e-commerce growth, sustainability concerns, and increasing demand for traceability and brand protection. The RFID market is experiencing strong growth due to its benefits in inventory management and supply chain efficiency.
Positioning
Avery Dennison is a global leader in the label and packaging materials market, with a strong position in RFID solutions. Its competitive advantages include its scale, global reach, and broad product portfolio.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global label and packaging market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. The RFID market is estimated to be billions of dollars and is expected to grow significantly. Avery Dennison is well-positioned to capture a significant share of these markets.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global scale and reach
- Broad product portfolio
- Strong brand reputation
- Innovation in materials science
- Established customer relationships
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Dependence on raw material prices
- Competition from low-cost producers
- Integration challenges with acquisitions
Opportunities
- Growth in emerging markets
- Increasing demand for sustainable packaging
- Expansion of RFID applications
- Adoption of digital printing technologies
- Increased e-commerce activity.
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Intense competition
- Disruptive technologies
- Geopolitical instability
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CCL (CCL.B.TO)
- Multi-Color (LABL)
- 3M (MMM)
Competitive Landscape
Avery Dennison competes with a mix of global and regional players. Its strengths include its scale, global reach, and broad product portfolio. Its weaknesses include its exposure to cyclical industries and dependence on raw material prices.
Major Acquisitions
Smartrac's Transponder Business
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 269
- Strategic Rationale: Strengthened Avery Dennison's RFID portfolio and expanded its presence in key markets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Avery Dennison has achieved steady growth over the past decade, driven by both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for Avery Dennison, driven by increasing demand for its products and solutions. Revenue is expected to grow in the mid-single digits, and EPS is projected to increase at a faster rate.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in sustainable materials, expansion of RFID capabilities, and strategic acquisitions to strengthen its market position.
Summary
Avery Dennison is a strong global company with a leadership position in the label and packaging materials market. Its consistent dividend payouts and robust financial performance reflect its stability. They need to monitor raw material prices and competition. Growth in emerging markets presents significant opportunities.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Company SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
- Market Research Reports
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About Avery Dennison Corp
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Mentor, OH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1983-12-29 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Deon M. Stander | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Packaging & Containers | Full time employees 35000 | Website https://www.averydennison.com |
Full time employees 35000 | Website https://www.averydennison.com |
Avery Dennison Corporation operates as a materials science and digital identification solutions company in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, Latin America, and internationally. It provides pressure-sensitive label materials, which consist of papers, plastic films, and metal foils; performance tapes products, including mechanical fasteners, which are precision-extruded and injection-molded plastic devices used in various automotive, general industrial, and retail applications; and other pressure-sensitive adhesive-based materials and converted products under the Fasson, JAC, and Avery Dennison brands. The company also offers graphics and reflective products that include films and other products for the architectural, commercial sign, digital printing, and other related market segments; durable cast and reflective films to the construction, automotive, and fleet transportation markets; sign shops, commercial printers, and designers for a range of pressure-sensitive materials; reflective films for traffic and safety applications; and pressure-sensitive vinyl and specialty materials for digital imaging, screen printing, and sign cutting applications under the Avery Dennison and Mactac brand names. In addition, it provides branding solutions, which include brand embellishments, graphic tickets, tags, labels, and sustainable packaging; and information solutions, such as item-level RFID, visibility and loss prevention, price ticketing and marking, productivity and media, and brand protection and security solutions, as well as care, content, and country of origin compliance solutions. It serves home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals, and automotive industries. The company was formerly known as Avery International Corporation and changed its name to Avery Dennison Corporation in 1990. Avery Dennison Corporation was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Mentor, Ohio.

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