AVY
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Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) closed at $161.16 as of 2026-03-20, trading 10.8% below its 200-week moving average of $180.59. This places AVY in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -5.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 32, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.03 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2721 weeks of data, AVY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 28 times. On average, these episodes lasted 27 weeks. Historically, investors who bought AVY at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +12.9%.
With a market cap of $12.4 billion, AVY is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.0%. Return on equity stands at 30.2%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 5.5x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in AVY would have grown to $2663, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. AVY has returned 10.4% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: AVY vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After AVY Crosses Below the Line?
Across 19 historical episodes, buying AVY when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +12.1% after 12 months (median +8.0%), compared to +7.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 78% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +16.7% vs +12.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment AVY crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
AVY has crossed below its 200-week MA 28 times with an average 1-year return of +12.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1974 | Mar 1974 | 6 | 17.2% | -26.6% | +8405.3% |
| Mar 1974 | Jun 1974 | 10 | 6.3% | -28.5% | +8377.7% |
| Jul 1974 | Jan 1980 | 288 | 47.2% | -19.6% | +8189.9% |
| Mar 1980 | Jun 1980 | 16 | 16.6% | +27.0% | +17600.1% |
| Dec 1980 | Dec 1980 | 1 | 0.5% | +51.4% | +18091.8% |
| Oct 1987 | Dec 1987 | 8 | 9.8% | +39.1% | +4544.7% |
| Jun 1990 | Jul 1990 | 2 | 2.2% | +10.0% | +3237.4% |
| Jul 1990 | Feb 1991 | 30 | 31.4% | +16.5% | +3488.2% |
| Sep 1991 | Dec 1991 | 16 | 11.1% | +27.2% | +3283.4% |
| Sep 2000 | Nov 2000 | 10 | 11.1% | +5.4% | +517.4% |
| Dec 2000 | Dec 2000 | 1 | 1.8% | +10.9% | +500.9% |
| Jan 2001 | Jan 2001 | 1 | 0.6% | +9.3% | +489.8% |
| Jun 2001 | Nov 2001 | 21 | 15.7% | +29.1% | +483.4% |
| Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 | 1 | 0.9% | -0.2% | +435.6% |
| Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 | 1 | 5.0% | +22.4% | +435.3% |
| Apr 2003 | Nov 2003 | 32 | 14.2% | +36.0% | +492.2% |
| Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 | 1 | 0.2% | +8.3% | +396.7% |
| Apr 2005 | Oct 2005 | 28 | 8.1% | +13.8% | +407.9% |
| Dec 2005 | Jan 2006 | 1 | 0.3% | +26.1% | +377.1% |
| Aug 2007 | Aug 2007 | 1 | 0.2% | -13.7% | +344.0% |
| Sep 2007 | Nov 2010 | 168 | 65.7% | -12.4% | +356.0% |
| Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 | 1 | 0.3% | -20.0% | +509.6% |
| Jul 2011 | Jul 2012 | 53 | 28.7% | -11.5% | +558.3% |
| Oct 2012 | Oct 2012 | 3 | 3.9% | +47.3% | +605.1% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 5.9% | +101.3% | +96.7% |
| Dec 2024 | Jan 2025 | 4 | 2.2% | -1.7% | -12.1% |
| Jan 2025 | Dec 2025 | 45 | 12.6% | +2.0% | -10.9% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 3+ | 10.8% | Ongoing | -9.8% |
| Average | 27 | — | +12.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AVY below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) is trading 10.8% below its 200-week moving average of $180.59. The current price is $161.16.
What is AVY's 200-week moving average price?
Avery Dennison Corporation's 200-week moving average is $180.59 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when AVY drops below its 200-week moving average?
AVY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 28 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +12.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 27 weeks on average.
Is AVY a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about AVY as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 32. Free cash flow yield is 5.0%. Return on equity is 30.2%. Price-to-book is 5.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does AVY compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in AVY would have grown to $2663, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 10.4% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. AVY has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does AVY pay a dividend?
Yes. Avery Dennison Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 233.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20