AVY Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield

AVY has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 3.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.11%
Payout Ratio 52.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.60%
Consistency Lifetime 96.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.30%
Payout FCF 41.8%
Streak Years 40
Dividend Rating 67.84%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 8%
Total Return 5y: 20.1%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VRLA 3,073 M 6.07% 7.33%
IP 21,291 M 4.04% 6.77%
GEF 4,091 M 3.54% 5.28%
SW 21,739 M 3.99% 4.11%
PKG 19,814 M 2.50% 4.36%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VRLA 3,073 M 15.7% 96.4%
SLGN 4,617 M 9.33% 45.5%
GPK 4,379 M 10.1% 97.9%
CCK 12,182 M 6.78% 28.7%
GEF 4,091 M 5.14% 97.3%

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PKG
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 2.50% Yield

AVY Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 2025-12-17 Quarterly 0.94 0% 0.55%
2025-09-03 2025-09-03 2025-09-17 Quarterly 0.94 0% 0.56%
2025-06-04 2025-06-04 2025-06-18 Quarterly 0.94 6.8% 0.52%
2025-03-05 2025-03-05 2025-03-19 Quarterly 0.88 0% 0.49%
2024-12-04 2024-12-04 2024-12-18 Quarterly 0.88 0% 0.43%
2024-09-04 2024-09-04 2024-09-18 Quarterly 0.88 0% 0.4%
2024-06-05 2024-06-05 2024-06-20 Quarterly 0.88 8.6% 0.39%
2024-03-05 2024-03-06 2024-03-20 Quarterly 0.81 0% 0.38%
2023-12-05 2023-12-06 2023-12-20 Quarterly 0.81 0% 0.42%
2023-09-05 2023-09-06 2023-09-20 Quarterly 0.81 0% 0.43%
2023-06-06 2023-06-07 2023-06-21 Quarterly 0.81 8% 0.49%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.42%
2022-12-06 2022-12-07 2022-12-21 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.39%
2022-09-06 2022-09-07 2022-09-21 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.4%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.75 10.3% 0.44%
2022-03-01 2022-03-02 2022-03-16 Quarterly 0.68 0% 0.39%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.68 0% 0.32%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.68 0% 0.3%
2021-06-01 2021-06-02 2021-06-16 Quarterly 0.68 9.7% 0.31%
2021-03-02 2021-03-03 2021-03-17 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.35%
2020-12-01 2020-12-02 2020-12-16 Quarterly 0.62 6.9% N/A
2020-09-01 2020-09-02 2020-09-16 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2020-06-02 2020-06-03 2020-06-17 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2020-03-03 2020-03-04 2020-03-18 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2019-12-03 2019-12-04 2019-12-18 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2019-09-03 2019-09-04 2019-09-18 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2019-06-04 2019-06-05 2019-06-19 Quarterly 0.58 11.5% N/A
2019-03-05 2019-03-06 2019-03-20 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2018-12-04 2018-12-05 2018-12-19 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2018-09-04 2018-09-05 2018-09-19 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2018-06-05 2018-06-06 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.52 15.6% N/A
2018-03-06 2018-03-07 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2017-12-05 2017-12-06 2017-12-20 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2017-09-01 2017-09-06 2017-09-20 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2017-06-05 2017-06-07 2017-06-21 Quarterly 0.45 9.8% N/A
2017-02-27 2017-03-01 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2016-12-05 2016-12-07 2016-12-21 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2016-09-02 2016-09-07 2016-09-21 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2016-05-27 2016-06-01 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.41 10.8% N/A
2016-02-29 2016-03-02 2016-03-16 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2015-11-30 2015-12-02 2015-12-16 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2015-08-31 2015-09-02 2015-09-16 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2015-06-01 2015-06-03 2015-06-17 Quarterly 0.37 5.7% N/A
2015-03-02 2015-03-04 2015-03-18 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-12-01 2014-12-03 2014-12-17 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-08-29 2014-09-03 2014-09-17 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-06-02 2014-06-04 2014-06-18 Quarterly 0.35 20.7% N/A
2014-03-03 2014-03-05 2014-03-19 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2013-12-02 2013-12-04 2013-12-18 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2013-08-30 2013-09-04 2013-09-18 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A

AVY Dividend FAQ

Avery Dennison Corp. (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials-science and digital-identification company that markets pressure-sensitive label materials, performance tapes, graphics/reflective films, and branding & information solutions (e.g., RFID, brand-protection tags) across a broad customer base that includes retail, e-commerce, logistics, food & grocery, pharma, and automotive.

What is the Dividend Yield of AVY?

As of February 2026, AVY`s dividend yield is 2.11%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.70 USD by the current share price of 193.13.

Does AVY pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, AVY paid a dividend of 3.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-03 and the payout was 0.94 USD.

How often does AVY pay dividends?

AVY pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AVY has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-03.

AVY dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AVY for the next 4 payments are between 0.883 (-6.1%) and 0.914 (-2.8%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will AVY pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.94 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-03. The next Ex-Dividend date for Avery Dennison (AVY) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AVY?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Avery Dennison (AVY) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AVY?

AVY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.60% per year.
Strong growth: AVY's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AVY?

AVY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.30%. If you bought AVY's shares at 160.86 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.30% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AVY?

AVY Payout Consistency is 96.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Avery Dennison has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AVY have a good Dividend Yield?

AVY`s 2.11% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AVY?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AVY is 52.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of AVY?

AVY`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.84%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AVY Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AVY's Outstanding Shares?

Avery Dennison's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.68% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has AVY ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 23, 1996 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 79,364,000
1986 87,704,000 +10.51%
1987 87,938,000 +0.27%
1988 88,162,000 +0.25%
1989 88,564,000 +0.46%
1990 88,738,000 +0.2%
1991 122,506,000 +38.05%
1992 117,516,000 -4.07%
1993 112,400,000 -4.35%
1994 106,600,000 -5.16%
1995 105,600,000 -0.94%
1996 107,111,100 +1.43%
1997 104,230,800 -2.69%
1998 102,222,200 -1.93%
1999 100,800,000 -1.39%
2000 98,500,000 -2.28%
2001 98,900,000 +0.41%
2002 100,000,000 +1.11%
2003 100,300,000 +0.3%
2004 100,700,000 +0.4%
2005 100,100,000 -0.6%
2006 98,800,000 -1.3%
2007 98,600,000 -0.2%
2008 100,000,000 +1.42%
2009 106,400,000 +6.4%
2010 107,000,000 +0.56%
2011 106,800,000 -0.19%
2012 101,200,000 -5.24%
2013 98,500,000 -2.67%
2014 93,000,000 -5.58%
2015 92,500,000 -0.54%
2016 90,100,000 -2.59%
2017 89,900,000 -0.22%
2018 87,200,000 -3%
2019 84,500,000 -3.1%
2020 84,100,000 -0.47%
2021 83,600,000 -0.59%
2022 81,600,000 -2.39%
2023 81,000,000 -0.74%
2024 80,400,000 -0.74%
2025 78,300,000 -2.61%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-01 02:17