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Colisto Nicholas sold $663K of AVY

Colisto Nicholas (SVP & CIO) sold 3,886 shares of Avery Dennison Corp (AVY) at $170.68 ($0.66M total) on 2026-09-15.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Colisto Nicholas
Published Sep 16, 2026, 8:21 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
$AVY
Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
5/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$AVYBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The disclosed sale adds a data point for AVY's insider activity tracker.

02

Market read

A modest insider sale; unlikely to move the stock significantly but worth noting for monitoring.

03

What to watch

Potential tax planning or liquidity needs for the insider.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 4/10Timing: sale filed 2026-09-16, transaction dated 2026-09-15

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; investors monitor them for cues on insider sentiment.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$AVYBearishMedium confidence
Context

SVP & CIO Colisto Nicholas sold 3,886 shares of Avery Dennison for $663K on 2026-09-15.

Expected impact

Potential short-term pressure on AVY stock.

Evidence & confidence

The sale size is modest relative to market cap, but the insider is a senior officer, which can influence sentiment.

Market effects

Sector

Minimal impact on packaging materials sector.

Regional

No significant regional effect.

Global

Limited to investors tracking insider activity.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be routine portfolio rebalancing, not a negative signal.

Key entities

  • Company
    Avery Dennison Corp

    Global materials science and packaging company.

  • Individual
    Colisto Nicholas

    Senior Vice President & Chief Investment Officer at Avery Dennison.

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