Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) shares rose 0.4% to $167.62 as of October 8, 2026, a slight gain from the prior close of $166.97. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for AVY. The move is tied to a new SEC filing. Below, we break down what changed for AVY, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
SEC Filing
AVY filed a new 8-K on 2026-10-05. Monitor next session for follow-through.
This summary describes the catalyst and move as first detected on Oct 5, 2026, 10:21 AM EDT; the stock has continued trading since, so the current price and percentage move (shown above) may be larger or smaller than the figures here.
FilingsLow confidence
Rel. volume
0.7×
Below Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$12.8B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$196
+17.2% vs price
Price chart
Sep 8 – Oct 8
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for Avery Dennison Corporation investors
For Avery Dennison Corporation investors, the balance of recent signals points to a bullish shift. On the constructive side: Material positive event; Positive 0.4% session move. Weighing against that: AVY moved -3.89% from $164.35 to $157.95 on 2026-07-08; New SEC filing — review for material disclosures. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $196.40, implying +17.2% upside from $167.62. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (41/100). With earnings roughly 21 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
AVY price reaction
AVY last traded at $167.62, up $0.65 (+0.39%) from the previous close of $166.97. The session traded on 0.7× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $166.97 and $172.66, and it currently sits about 11% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY)
The consensus analyst price target on Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) is $196.40, 17.2% above the recent $167.62. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 5 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on AVY line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $196.40 implies +17.2% upside from $167.62.
+The Street's most bullish target is $225.00 (+34.2%).
+Material positive event.
+Positive 0.4% session move.
+Positive price momentum.
▼ The bearish case
−AVY moved -3.89% from $164.35 to $157.95 on 2026-07-08.
Bull vs bear balanceBullish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is bullish, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Oct 8, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) moved -0.40% from $167.64 to $166.97 on 2026-10-07. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The stock reached a new 30-day low on below-average volume (0.7x the 5-day average).
News2026-09-28+0.9%
QRG Capital Management increased its AVY stake by 172.3% to 7,301 shares in Q2.
Material / Earnings2026-09-18-2.0%
Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) moved -2.21% from $171.50 to $167.71 on 2026-09-18. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with volume 3.2x the 5-day average and a new 30-day low, suggesting technical selling pressure.
Material / Earnings2026-09-09-0.5%
Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) moved −0.14% from $170.03 to $169.79 on 2026-09-09. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with AVY reaching a new 30-day low; volume remained near its 5-day average.
Avery Dennison declined 2.48% to $170.71, though no specific intraday catalyst was identified in available news. Volume is tracking 0.52x the expected level at this time of day, suggesting light trading rather than a demand-driven sell-off. The stock remains near recent levels following Q2 results that exceeded expectations.
Material / Earnings2026-08-25-2.0%
Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) moved -2.77% from $185.08 to $179.95 on 2026-08-25. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Filings2026-08-19+3.1%
Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) filed a new 8-K on 2026-08-19. The audit did not identify the specific content or triggering event disclosed in the filing.
Material / Earnings2026-08-19+3.1%
Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) moved +2.83% from $178.12 to $183.16 on 2026-08-19, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-10-29 (est.)
in 21 days
10-Q Filing (est.)
2026-11-03
Medium impact
Thesis shift
Bullish Shift
bullish signal
Risk level
Medium
from change events
Frequently asked questions about AVY
Why did Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) stock move?
AVY rose 0.4% to $167.62. The move is associated with a new SEC filing.
How much did AVY stock rise?
AVY gained 0.39% ($0.65) versus the prior close of $166.97, last trading at $167.62 on 0.7× average volume.
When is Avery Dennison Corporation's next earnings date?
AVY's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-10-29 — about 21 days away.
What is the analyst price target for AVY?
The consensus analyst price target for AVY is $196.40, about 17.2% above the current $167.62. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 5 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks AVY
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after a new SEC filing was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 20 tracked change events for AVY, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of October 8, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
