Recent share performance and what it means for investors

Avery Dennison (AVY) shares closed at US$160.52, with the stock up slightly over the past week but down over the month and the past 3 months. This may prompt investors to reassess expectations.

While the recent 7 day share price return of 1.39% offers a small rebound, the 90 day share price return is down 16.8% and the 1 year total shareholder return is down 7.76%, pointing to fading momentum after a weaker year.

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So with Avery Dennison shares down over the past year but trading below some valuation estimates, is this a reset that leaves upside on the table, or are markets already factoring in its future growth potential?

Most Popular Narrative: 19.9% Undervalued

At a last close of $160.52 against a narrative fair value of $200.30, Avery Dennison is framed as offering a valuation gap that hinges on how its labeling technologies and margins play out over time.

The accelerating global adoption of smart labels, RFID, and traceable technologies, seen in robust growth in food and logistics (mid-teens growth) and ongoing program rollouts (e.g., Kroger and new pilots), positions Avery Dennison for sustained revenue expansion as more end-markets digitize their supply chains and inventory management.

Want to see what sits behind that growth story, and how revenue, earnings and future P/E assumptions combine with a 7.1% discount rate to reach $200.30? The full narrative spells out the revenue path, margin trajectory and required valuation multiple that have to line up for this fair value to hold.

Result: Fair Value of $200.30 (UNDERVALUED)

However, this depends on apparel and retail not weakening further, and on trade or tariff volatility not eroding margins faster than analysts currently factor in.

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