Here's What to Expect From Avery Dennison's Next Earnings Report

Company Overview - Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) is valued at a market cap of $12.7 billion and is based in Mentor, Ohio, specializing in materials science and digital identification solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, packaging, labeling, RFID tags, apparel branding, and medical adhesives [1] Earnings Expectations - The company is scheduled to announce its fiscal Q3 earnings for 2025 on October 22, with analysts expecting a profit of $2.34 per share, a slight increase from $2.33 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2025, analysts project AVY to report a profit of $9.50 per share, up from $9.43 per share in fiscal 2024, with an expected EPS growth of 9.5% year-over-year to $10.40 in fiscal 2026 [3] Recent Performance - AVY's shares have declined 24.9% over the past 52 weeks, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's 17.6% rise and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund's 21% increase during the same period [4] - Following a mixed Q2 earnings release, shares of AVY rose 1.5%, but the company's revenue fell slightly year-over-year to $2.2 billion, missing consensus estimates due to trade policy changes and weaker demand in apparel and retail [5] Analyst Ratings - Wall Street analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for AVY, with five out of 13 analysts recommending "Strong Buy," one suggesting "Moderate Buy," and seven advising "Hold." The mean price target for AVY is $198.33, indicating a potential upside of 21.9% from current levels [6]