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Avery Dennison Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

Avery Dennison (AVY) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $2.5B, beating estimates. Adjusted EPS was $2.89, also topping forecasts. Analysts expect full-year EPS of $10.15, up 6.5%. AVY stock has underperformed the S&P 500 but outperformed its industry ETF. Analysts rate it 'Moderate Buy' with a mean price target of $199.

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Published Aug 28, 2026, 6:45 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$AVYBullishMed
01

Why it matters

Earnings beat and raised guidance suggest near‑term upside, but broader market lag may temper gains.

02

Market read

Mid‑cap earnings beat with upgraded guidance offers a trading opportunity for AVY.

03

What to watch

Supply‑chain constraints could limit future growth.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post‑Q2 earnings release

Background

Avery Dennison is a materials science and digital identification company with a $13.6B market cap.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$AVYBullishHigh confidence
Context

Q2 2026 earnings beat with $2.5B revenue and $2.89 EPS, plus raised full-year guidance.

Expected impact

Potential rally toward $190-$225 targets.

Evidence & confidence

Beat estimates and higher guidance typically drive short‑term buying pressure.

Market effects

Sector

Materials and labeling sector may see modest uplift from AVY's beat.

Regional

U.S. consumer‑discretionary sentiment slightly improved.

Global

Limited to investors tracking mid‑cap earnings.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Valuation already high; price may stall despite beat.

Key entities

  • Company
    Avery Dennison Corp.

    Materials science and digital identification solutions provider.

  • Analyst
    J.P. Morgan

    Maintained Buy rating and set $190 price target.

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