BMO Capital Raises Price Target for Avery Dennison (AVY)

Group 1 - Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is recognized as one of the top 8 paper and plastic packaging stocks to buy according to hedge funds [1] - BMO Capital analyst John McNulty raised the price target for Avery Dennison from $215 to $224, maintaining an Outperform rating after the company's fourth-quarter earnings beat [1] - Truist Financial also increased its price target for Avery Dennison from $213 to $234, indicating an upside potential of over 22% [3] Group 2 - The company operates through two segments: Materials Group and Solutions Group, offering products such as pressure-sensitive label materials and performance tapes [5] - Avery Dennison sells its products under brands like Avery Dennison, Fasson, and JAC [5] - The firm anticipates slight weakness in packaging volumes in early 2026, but some consumer packaged goods (CPGs) are increasing volumes while retaining price gains [4]