Avery Dennison (AVY) Guides 2026 Adjusted EPS to $10.10–$10.24

Avery Dennison (AVY) reported preliminary Q3 2026 results, forecasting 2026 reported EPS of $9.45–$9.59 and adjusted EPS of $10.10–$10.24, excluding restructuring costs. The company cited improving organic trends amid inflation and destocking.

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Published Oct 29, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$AVYNeutralMed
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Why it matters

The EPS guidance provides a new data point for valuation and may trigger re‑rating by analysts, influencing short‑ to medium‑term price movement.

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Market read

Guidance updates are a core driver for equity pricing; this release offers fresh information for traders.

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What to watch

Potential upside from upcoming contract wins or cost‑saving initiatives not reflected in the current guidance.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: today

Background

Avery Dennison is a global materials and packaging company. The article reports its preliminary Q3 2026 results and forward EPS guidance.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$AVYNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Avery Dennison released its Q3 2026 preliminary results and provided full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $10.10–$10.24.

Expected impact

potential downside pressure if guidance falls short of consensus, upside if it exceeds expectations

Evidence & confidence

Guidance is a primary disclosure that directly influences valuation models; traders will adjust positions based on the new EPS range.

Market effects

The guidance may affect peers in the labeling and packaging materials sector as investors reassess growth assumptions.

Limited to markets where Avery Dennison has significant exposure, primarily North America and Europe.

Modest; the company is a mid‑cap with niche exposure, so broader market impact is minimal.

Counterpoint

If the market has already priced in strong earnings, the modest guidance could be a buying opportunity on a dip.

Key entities

  • Avery Dennison Corporation

    Global materials and packaging solutions provider.

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