Avery Dennison Corporation

AVY · Consumer Cyclical

About Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY)

Avery Dennison Corporation is a Packaging & Containers company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

AVY trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Packaging & Containers

Key Statistics

Current Price
$182.22
Market Cap
$13.83B
52-Week High
$199.54
52-Week Low
$152.42
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Packaging & Containers

$1,000 Invested in Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY)

1 Year
$1,059
+6%
3 Years
$1,131
+13%
5 Years
$915
+-8%
10 Years
$2,900
+190%
Since IPO
$90,996
+9000%

How much would $1,000 invested in AVY be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in AVY 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) in 2025 would be worth $1,059 as of November 2026, representing a +5.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in AVY 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) in 2023 would be worth $1,131 as of November 2026, representing a +13.1% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in AVY 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) in 2021 would be worth $915 as of November 2026, representing a -8.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in AVY 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) in 2016 would be worth $2,900 as of November 2026, representing a +190.1% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in AVY at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) at IPO would be worth $90,996 as of November 2026, representing a +8999.6% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.01%
Positive Months
356
55% of 644
Negative Months
278
43% of 644
Data Period
53+ years
644 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 1975 (+30.9%)
Best month on avg: December (+3.1%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Jan 2009 (-26.0%)
Worst month on avg: September (-2.6%)

Over the past 53+ years (644 months), Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) has averaged a monthly return of +1.01% with a median return of +1.06%. The stock had 356 positive months (55%) and 278 negative months (43%). The best month in AVY's history was April 1975 with a +30.9% return, while the worst was January 2009 at -26.0%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.1%), and September the weakest (-2.6%).

AVY's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1999 with a cumulative return of +57.8%, and the worst was 2008 at -38.9%.

Annual Returns

Over 53 years of trading history, Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) has delivered an average annual return of +12.12% with a median return of +14.58%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +9.21%. The stock posted gains in 38 years (72%) and losses in 15 years (28%).

AVY's best year was 2017 with a +66.75% gain, while the worst was 1974 at -36.17%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 11, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. AVY achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 30 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 10 years.

Avg Return
+12.12%
Best Year
2017 (+66.75%)
Worst Year
1974 (-36.17%)
Positive Years
38/53
Year Return Start End
2026 +1.92% $178.79 $182.22
2025 -0.73% $180.10 $178.79
2024 -5.95% $191.49 $180.10
2023 +13.66% $168.48 $191.49
2022 -15.06% $198.35 $168.48
2021 +41.41% $140.27 $198.35
2020 +20.86% $116.05 $140.27
2019 +48.54% $78.13 $116.05
2018 -20.28% $97.99 $78.13
2017 +66.75% $58.77 $97.99
2016 +14.58% $51.29 $58.77
2015 +23.76% $41.44 $51.29
2014 +6.21% $39.02 $41.44
2013 +47.51% $26.45 $39.02
2012 +26.16% $20.97 $26.45
2011 -30.16% $30.02 $20.97
2010 +18.79% $25.27 $30.02
2009 +16.88% $21.62 $25.27
2008 -36.05% $33.81 $21.62
2007 -19.64% $42.08 $33.81
2006 +26.08% $33.37 $42.08
2005 -5.30% $35.24 $33.37
2004 +9.71% $32.12 $35.24
2003 -5.86% $34.12 $32.12
2002 +10.36% $30.91 $34.12
2001 +5.39% $29.33 $30.91
2000 -23.25% $38.22 $29.33
1999 +64.55% $23.23 $38.22
1998 +2.43% $22.68 $23.23
1997 +28.79% $17.61 $22.68
1996 +44.24% $12.21 $17.61
1995 +44.99% $8.42 $12.21
1994 +24.74% $6.75 $8.42
1993 +5.53% $6.40 $6.75
1992 +16.78% $5.48 $6.40
1991 +21.93% $4.49 $5.48
1990 -31.59% $6.57 $4.49
1989 +45.24% $4.52 $6.57
1988 +8.77% $4.16 $4.52
1987 +3.93% $4.00 $4.16
1986 +11.53% $3.59 $4.00
1985 +15.23% $3.11 $3.59
1984 +17.97% $2.64 $3.11
1983 +49.66% $1.76 $2.64
1982 +30.63% $1.35 $1.76
1981 +21.98% $1.11 $1.35
1980 +26.39% $0.88 $1.11
1979 +20.00% $0.73 $0.88
1978 -5.51% $0.77 $0.73
1977 -27.01% $1.06 $0.77
1976 -20.18% $1.32 $1.06
1975 +21.11% $1.09 $1.32
1974 -36.17% $1.71 $1.09

Frequently Asked Questions: AVY

What sector is AVY in? ▼

AVY operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Packaging & Containers industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.

How has AVY performed historically? ▼

Over 53 years of trading history, AVY has posted gains in 38 years (72% of the time). The best year was 2017 with a +66.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in AVY? ▼

You can invest in AVY through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold AVY.

Last updated: 11/1/2026