Core Viewpoint - Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with a market cap of $14.1 billion, serving various industries including retail, apparel, logistics, food, pharmaceuticals, and automotive [1] Financial Performance - Analysts project AVY to report an adjusted EPS of $2.41 for fiscal Q4 2025, reflecting a 1.3% increase from $2.38 in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2025, adjusted EPS is expected to be $9.50, a slight increase from $9.43 in fiscal 2024, with a forecasted growth of 9.8% year-over-year to $10.43 in fiscal 2026 [3] Stock Performance - Avery Dennison shares have seen a marginal decline over the past 52 weeks, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's gain of 16.9% and the State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF's return of 10.9% [4] - On October 22, shares rose by 9.5% after the company reported Q3 2025 adjusted EPS of $2.37, exceeding Wall Street estimates due to cost cuts and price increases [5] Investor Sentiment - The company's Q4 adjusted EPS outlook is positive, ranging from $2.35 to $2.45, and the launch of new RFID sensor labels for fresh food in collaboration with Walmart has further boosted investor confidence [6] - Analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic view on AVY stock, with a "Moderate Buy" rating; among 13 analysts, eight recommend a "Strong Buy," one a "Moderate Buy," and four a "Hold," with an average price target of $202.58 indicating a potential upside of 11% [7]