MaxLinear (MXL +0.60%) has almost quadrupled year to date as more investors pay attention to this artificial intelligence (AI) stock. The company designs semiconductor chips that are the foundation of fiber-optic networks, broadband, and wireless infrastructure.
This technology has become vital for the AI build-out, as a Fiber Broadband Association Research paper found that the U.S. needs 2.3 times more fiber to support AI efforts. That's a great opportunity for MaxLinear, and its fundamentals make the stock even more enticing.
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Infrastructure is driving MaxLinear's growth MaxLinear's 43% year-over-year revenue growth in Q1 2026 shows it is gaining momentum in its AI build-out, but its infrastructure numbers offer a clearer view of the company's long-term potential. The infrastructure segment represents MaxLinear's entry into AI data centers, and that part grew by 136% year over year.
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The infrastructure segment has become the largest part of MaxLinear's business, and as it continues to grow, it will account for a larger share of total revenue. So, infrastructure has a greater influence on MaxLinear's overall growth.
MaxLinear aims to achieve at least 2x the semiconductor industry growth rate each time it reports quarterly results. The company was close to setting that standard in its Q1 results. MaxLinear reported 43% year-over-year growth, compared with the semiconductor industry's 26% growth rate, as reported by the Semiconductor Industry Association. Advances in the infrastructure segment should help MaxLinear soundly exceed its 2x objective and fuel the current rally.
Guidance implies more growth is on the way MaxLinear's guidance for its second quarter suggests that the 43% year-over-year revenue surge wasn't a one-time event. The company expects $160 million to $170 million in Q2 2026 revenue, with the midpoint at $165 million, implying 52% year-over-year revenue growth.
The sequential growth looks to be solid in Q2, but part of that is seasonal. The semiconductor industry tends to be a bit slower in Q1, which explains the high sequential growth rate implied in Q2 guidance.
However, investors should be happy to hear that the infrastructure segment delivered 35% sequential growth in Q1, demonstrating some resilience amid what is typically a slower quarter. The business should heat up sequentially in the upcoming quarters, enabling the infrastructure segment to see meaningful sequential revenue growth throughout the year.
As long as tech giants continue to ramp up AI spending, MaxLinear has a pathway to long-term growth and revenue acceleration. Despite almost quadrupling year to date, MaxLinear still has a market cap below $10 billion. It has the potential to grow 10x from current levels if it can sustain its impressive growth rates.
Key Takeaways MXL launches Trinity platform enabling up to 10Gbps wireless backhaul for 5G networks.MaxLinear's Trinity uses URX850 SoC and cloud-native APIs to enable AI-optimized, automated backhaul.MXL Trinity is available now with URX850 and a backhaul software kit for OEM customers. As global mobile data consumption continues to rise and 5G networks expand into underserved regions, operators are increasingly seeking wireless backhaul solutions that are easier to deploy, lower in cost and more autonomously managed. Legacy approaches often rely on manual provisioning and limited visibility, resulting in slower rollouts and higher costs. Against this backdrop, MaxLinear (MXL - Free Report) recently introduced the Trinity platform, a carrier-grade solution offering bidirectional wireless backhaul speeds of up to 10Gbps.
Trinity is based on the company’s URX processor family. It pairs the URX850 SoC with a purpose-built cloud-native API framework that integrates with MaxLinear’s millimeter and microwave modems. The platform enables cloud-managed, AI-optimized backhaul infrastructure, which means that operators can expand 5G coverage while simultaneously lowering deployment and operational costs through automation and real-time network intelligence.
The launch also positions MaxLinear to capitalize on the growing millimeter wave technology opportunity. As stated by the company, the market is expected to expand from roughly $3 billion in 2024 to more than $7 billion by 2029, representing about 20% annual growth, driven in part by the demand for scalable, cloud-managed and AI-enabled telecom infrastructure.
For the company’s Original Equipment Manufacturercustomers, Trinity represents a major advancement as it now handles functions that previously required multiple components, including switching and quality-of-service (QoS) functionality, aggregation of multiple wireless links, high-speed data encryption and precise timing for carrier-grade networks.
At present, the Trinity platform is available with URX850, and the associated backhaul software kit is available now. OEM products based on Trinity are expected to launch in the first half of 2027.
Updates From MXL Peers — QRVO & QCOMQorvo (QRVO - Free Report) has introduced an X-band radar front-end solution that enables defense system designers to achieve higher performance without increasing size, weight or prime power. Designed for modern phased array and multifunction sensors, the Qorvo QPF5012 combines transmit power, efficiency and receive sensitivity in a single compact module, addressing key challenges in next-generation radar design.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QCOM - Free Report) recently introduced the Snapdragon C Platform, a new entry-tier processor designed to make modern personal computing more accessible to students, families and small businesses. The platform is engineered for power-efficient everyday computing experiences people rely on in entry-level laptops without sacrificing portability or all-day battery life.
The Zacks Rundown for MXL StockOver the past year, MaxLinear shares have surged 483% compared with the industry’s 78% growth.
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In terms of valuation, MXL trades at a forward, five-year Price/Sales (P/S) of 9.09X compared with its 2.74X median and the industry average of 10.30X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MaxLinear’s 2026 and 2027 earnings has been trending upward for the past 60 days.
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MaxLinear currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Chewy, Inc. (NYSE:CHWY) will release earnings for its first quarter before the opening bell on Wednesday, June 10.
Analysts expect the Plantation, Florida-based company to report quarterly earnings of 28 cents per share. That's down from 35 cents per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Chewy's quarterly revenue is $3.37 billion. It reported $3.12 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in five straight quarters and in seven of the last 10 quarters overall.
Shares of Chewy rose 1.2% to close at $20.40 on Tuesday.
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PLANTATION, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chewy, Inc. (NYSE: CHWY) (“Chewy”), a trusted destination for pet parents and partners everywhere, has released its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended May 3, 2026. Fiscal Q1 2026 Highlights: Net sales of $3.36 billion increased 7.7 percent year over year Gross margin of 30.1 percent increased 50 basis points year over year Net income of $94.8 million, including share-based compensation expense and related taxes of $73.4 million N.
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Cloud Infrastructure revenue growth of 91% expected: Ambitious Wall Street guidance suggests Oracle will build on Q3 cloud revenue growth of 44% YoY, when management set a full-year revenue target of $90 billion. Chewy (CHWY 2.61%) –recommended by Team Rule Breakers – reported 7.7% net sales growth YoY in Q1 this morning, with nearly 200,000 net customer additions, and saw gross and net margins improve. The stock rose over 5% in a pre-market response. 5. Today's Take: Is It a Bargain – Or Just Cheap?
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The online pet-supplies retailer said it now expects net sales to come in between $13.4 billion and $13.55 billion this year, down from a prior forecast of $13.6 billion to $13.75 billion.
Chewy (CHWY - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.35 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +0.51%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this online pet store would post earnings of $0.28 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.27, delivering a surprise of -3.57%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.
Chewy, which belongs to the Zacks Internet - Commerce industry, posted revenues of $3.36 billion for the quarter ended April 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.15%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $3.12 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Chewy shares have lost about 38.3% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 7.9%.
What's Next for Chewy?While Chewy has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Chewy was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.40 on $3.36 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.61 on $13.62 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Internet - Commerce is currently in the bottom 39% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the broader Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector, Levi Strauss (LEVI - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended May 2026.
This jeans maker is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.24 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +9.1%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.5% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.
Levi Strauss' revenues are expected to be $1.52 billion, up 4.8% from the year-ago quarter.
From CrowdStrike to Chewy, These Tanking Stocks Are Announcing BuybacksChewy NYSE: CHWY reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results that showed continued sales growth, higher profitability and strong free cash flow, while management lowered its full-year sales outlook to account for a softer consumer environment in the pet category.
Chief Executive Officer Sumit Singh said the online pet retailer “delivered solid results in Q1, continuing to outperform the broader pet category while further expanding profitability and free cash flow.” He said the company added nearly 200,000 net customers during the quarter and continued to capture category share, even as consumer conditions weakened late in the period.
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Chewy Gobbles up Market Share in 2026: Poised to Advance in Q2First-quarter net sales rose 7.7% year over year to approximately $3.36 billion. Chewy ended the quarter with 21.5 million active customers, up 3.6% from the prior year. Net sales per active customer, or NSPAC, increased to $597.
Autoship remained a key contributor to the company’s recurring revenue base. Autoship customer sales increased more than 10% year over year to approximately $2.83 billion and represented 84.4% of total net sales in the quarter.
Margins Expand Despite Softer Consumer Backdrop Can These 3 Names Be 2026’s Biggest Retail Comebacks?Chewy reported first-quarter gross margin of 30.1%, up about 50 basis points year over year. Chief Financial Officer Chris Deppe said gross margin benefited from Sponsored Ads, favorable category mix and continued operating discipline, partly offset by a low single-digit million-dollar impact from fuel surcharges passed on by carrier partners.
Adjusted EBITDA reached approximately $253 million, representing a 7.5% adjusted EBITDA margin. That was up about 130 basis points from the prior year, with adjusted EBITDA flow-through of more than 25%. Adjusted net income was approximately $180 million, or adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.43.
Free cash flow was approximately $71 million, up more than 45% year over year. The company generated approximately $109 million of net cash from operating activities and spent approximately $38 million on capital expenditures.
Deppe said the profitability gains reflected “the structural strengthening of Chewy’s earnings model,” including contributions from gross margin improvement, Sponsored Ads, fulfillment productivity, operating discipline and broader operating leverage.
Full-Year Sales Outlook Reduced Management lowered its fiscal 2026 net sales outlook to a range of approximately $13.40 billion to $13.55 billion, representing year-over-year growth of about 6.3% to 7.5%. The outlook includes expected fiscal 2026 net sales contributions of approximately $80 million from SmartPak and approximately $70 million from Modern Animal.
Chewy maintained its full-year adjusted EBITDA margin guidance of 6.6% to 6.8%, implying approximately $900 million of adjusted EBITDA at the midpoint of the revenue and margin ranges.
Singh said the updated guidance reflects a more conservative view of consumer spending and category growth for the rest of the year. He said Chewy is seeing “a modest level of incremental pressure on premiumization and product attach rates” among existing customers, creating a short-term headwind to NSPAC.
Deppe said discretionary attachment and premiumization behavior are under more pressure than expected. He also said Chewy no longer believes it is prudent to assume a meaningful acceleration in consumer spending in the back half of the year.
For the second quarter, Chewy expects net sales of approximately $3.30 billion to $3.33 billion, representing about 6% to 7% growth. The company also introduced quarterly adjusted EBITDA margin guidance, projecting second-quarter adjusted EBITDA margin of 6.3% to 6.4% and adjusted diluted EPS of approximately $0.36.
Deppe said second-quarter profitability will face more difficult year-over-year gross margin comparisons because of non-recurring MAP pricing benefits in the prior-year period, along with elevated fuel surcharge costs that are expected to create a roughly mid-single-digit million-dollar headwind.
Health, Vet Care and Acquisitions Remain Strategic Focus Management highlighted Chewy Health and Chewy Vet Care as major long-term growth initiatives. Singh said pet healthcare represents approximately $54 billion of total addressable market, including more than $40 billion tied to in-clinic products and veterinary services.
Singh said Chewy Vet Care clinics are producing strong standalone economics while also serving as customer acquisition and retention channels for the broader Chewy platform. Approximately 40% of Chewy Vet Care customers are new to Chewy, and those customers tend to reach year-one NSPAC of about $900, according to Singh.
The company closed its acquisition of SmartPak during the quarter and completed its acquisition of Modern Animal shortly after quarter-end. Singh said Modern Animal adds a complementary clinic footprint with above-industry unit economics and a technology-enabled model aligned with Chewy Vet Care.
Deppe said Chewy had 18 Chewy Vet Care clinics at the end of the prior fiscal year and added 29 clinics through Modern Animal, bringing the total to 47. The company still plans to open 10 to 12 new Chewy Vet Care clinics in fiscal 2026 and expects to exit the year with roughly 60 clinics.
AI and Sponsored Ads Cited as Margin Drivers Chewy also said it continues to deploy artificial intelligence across customer service, pharmacy operations, fulfillment and marketing workflows. Singh said the company still expects AI-driven efficiencies to contribute a low tens of millions of dollars in fiscal 2026, with a larger ramp expected in 2027 and beyond. In response to an analyst question, Singh confirmed that the company still expects more than $50 million in AI-related savings in fiscal 2027.
Sponsored Ads remained another margin expansion driver. Singh said the company exited fiscal 2025 at roughly the midpoint of its expected 1% to 3% contribution range and continues to expect about two-thirds to 70% of the contribution at full entitlement to flow to the bottom line. He said Chewy is expanding beyond on-site ads into off-site ads and highlighted the launch of Chewy Max, a product designed to help advertisers collaborate with the company more efficiently.
Management Says Share Gains Continue During the question-and-answer session, analysts asked whether the weaker environment reflected macroeconomic pressure or company-specific issues. Singh said Chewy is “very clearly gaining share,” citing internal data, competitive data and stronger direct and branded search traffic toward Chewy. He said absolute clicks increased by mid-single-digit percentages year over year even as industry-level trends weakened.
Singh said Chewy is not seeing signs of a material change in the competitive environment. He described the broader retail promotional environment as active but rational and said Chewy will remain disciplined in promotions and marketing investment, prioritizing long-term return on customer acquisition rather than dilutive growth.
“While the consumer environment has become modestly more challenged, our first quarter results reinforce that the power of the Chewy model remains durable and continues to strengthen,” Singh said in closing remarks.
About Chewy NYSE: CHWYChewy, Inc NYSE: CHWY is a leading e-commerce retailer specializing in pet food, supplies and services. The company offers a comprehensive assortment of products for dogs, cats, fish, birds and other small animals, including prescription medications, veterinary health products, grooming essentials and toys. Through its online platform and mobile app, Chewy provides an intuitive shopping experience with features such as Autoship, ensuring regular deliveries of pet essentials at schedule intervals.
Founded in 2011 by Ryan Cohen and Michael Day, Chewy initially operated under the name Mr.
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For the quarter ended April 2026, Chewy (CHWY - Free Report) reported revenue of $3.36 billion, up 7.7% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.43, compared to $0.35 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.15% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.35 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.43, the EPS surprise was +0.51%.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Chewy performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Active customers: 21,497 compared to the 21,612 average estimate based on six analysts.Net sales per active customer: $597.00 compared to the $597.19 average estimate based on four analysts.Net Sales- Hardgoods: $394.8 million compared to the $384.06 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +15.4% year over year.Net Sales- Consumables: $2.29 billion versus $2.31 billion estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +5.3% change.View all Key Company Metrics for Chewy here>>>
Shares of Chewy have returned -10.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's no change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.
Chewy Inc CHWY opened in the “red” this morning after coming in shy of EPS estimates for its fiscal Q1 and offering guidance that signals continued weakness in the current quarter.
Investors are bailing on CHWY mostly because the financial release reinforces CEO Sumit Singh’s recent comment that the US consumer is more “stretched” than at the beginning of 2026.
Speaking at a JPMorgan conference, Singh said customers are buying essential items like pet food and medicine, but spending less on extras like toys due to resurfacing inflationary pressures.
Still, for those in it for the long haul, Chewy stock appears rather compelling after the post-earnings decline.
At the time of writing, CHWY shares are trading at a 52-week low of just under $20, representing a nearly 40% year-to-date decline – yet the underlying business is still growing.
In Q1, revenue was up 7.7% year-on-year, gross margin improved by 50 bps to a solid 30.1%, and adjusted EBITDA went up $60 million.
So this clearly isn’t a company in distress – it’s a company being priced like one (0.67x sales).
Chewy shares remain worth owning also because of its Autoship subscription program that’s really the backbone of its revenue – it drives recurring, predictable, largely recession-resistant demand.
Pet food and medicine aren’t discretionary. Yes, customers are cutting back on toys and accessories – but the core recurring order business is sticky and hard for competitors to disrupt easily.
Moreover, the company’s push into pet healthcare (Vet Care clinics) and its pharmacy/prescription business is an under-appreciated growth vector that doesn’t show up clearly in the near-term revenue outlook.
As that segment scales, it will help expand the addressable market and deepen “customer lock-in” beyond the commodity grocery/supplies business – potentially driving the stock price higher over time.
Investors should also note that CEO Sumit Singh’s recent dovish consumer commentary reflects the current inflationary environment – not a permanent shift in pet ownership economics.
Pet spending has proven remarkably “resilient” through previous downturns; when inflation eases, discretionary pet spending (the category weighing on guidance) typically snaps right back.
Simply put, at current levels, you are essentially buying a premium business at a trough valuation tied to a temporary macroeconomic cycle.
Finally, Ryan Cohen’s gradual exit has been a persistent “seller-of-record” weight on CHWY stock for years.
As that overhang clears, the technical selling pressure structurally diminishes, removing a ceiling that has suppressed its recovery.
Together, these positives are keeping Wall Street bullish on Chewy Inc, with the consensus rating staying put at “Strong Buy”, and the mean price target of $40 signaling potential upside of roughly 100% from current levels.
Pet retail has been written off as a low‑growth corner of consumer spending, but the market is missing a major shift in how recurring revenue and logistics efficiency are reshaping the industry. Chewy's latest quarter shows a clear break from the past: stabilizing demand, rising Autoship penetration, and disciplined cost control are finally translating into real operating leverage. With margins inflecting, EBITDA scaling, and the stock still priced for stagnation, Chewy now offers a mispriced setup where improving fundamentals aren't reflected in today's valuation.
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52-Week Range$18.38▼
$43.84P/E Ratio30.49
Price Target$32.62
Chewy NYSE: CHWY is not without hurdles or headwinds, like any consumer retailer this year. However, market fears are clouding an otherwise bullish outlook, setting the stage for a massive stock price rebound over time. Critical factors include the company’s digital-first presence, its strength in dailies and consumables, and the visibility of cash flow.
The digital-first presence enables ease of access and autoship features, factors that underpin strength in other areas. While pet retailers with a more physical presence lean into services, Chewy continues to gain share in categories like food, grooming and healthcare, while leading the industry in growth.
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Visible Cash Flow and Share Buybacks Are Good Reasons to Own CHWYAutoship is central to the investment thesis. Autoship not only provides convenience for consumers but also a highly visible revenue stream for Chewy and its investors. As it stands, Autoship continues to lead segment growth, up 10.5% in Q1 2026, with its contribution also increasing. Autoship accounted for 84.4% of quarterly revenue and will likely continue to gain share, if at a slower pace, driven by customer gains and penetration. Other quarterly highlights include 200,000 net new customers, up nearly 1% from the last quarter, and a 2.4% increase in revenue per customer.
Growth is a fundamental factor in the stock price outlook, as it drives value improvement, but cash flow matters most in 2026. While growth is slowing on a YOY basis, margins are widening, cash flow is improving, and capital returns are flowing. The company isn’t paying dividends yet but may in the future; today’s returns are share buybacks sufficient to reduce the share count quarterly. The FQ1 results reflect a 1.45% reduction in share count, a pace the company will likely sustain. The only red flag is quarterly cash flow, which was negative, but that is to be expected. Cash flow trends reveal Q1 as the weakest of the year; subsequent quarters will be much different.
The balance sheet reflects the impact of cash flow, capital return, and acquisitions. Cash is down significantly, resulting in lower current and total assets. Current liabilities are also up, but debt remains at zero, and total liabilities are flat, setting the stage for improvements in upcoming quarters. Assuming the expected cash flow, the company’s balance sheet and equity will improve as soon as the current quarter, despite share buybacks and sustain improvement in the subsequent period.
Analysts Highlight Value Opportunity in CHWY InvestmentAnalysts' sentiment trends undercut market strength and underscore that the market is overreacting. While price targets are being cut, the market has moved below the low end of the range, opening a deep value opportunity. Trading near $20, CHWY is about 12X its FY2027 forecasts and 4X its 10-year outlook, suggesting value today and over the long term. Assuming CHWY stock can unlock value, the 4X multiple relative to the 10-year forecast sets the stage for a 200% increase in the stock price over time; all that's needed is the execution of the strategy.
Until then, the 24 analysts MarketBeat tracks rate this stock as a Moderate Buy with an 80% Buy-side bias. While the price target revision trend is negative, sentiment has firmed in recent months, and there is considerable upside potential in the consensus outlook. While down from its highs, the early-June consensus of $41.24 represents more than 100% upside if reached.
Institutions Support CHWY Stock: Limit Risk in 2026Near-term price action is weak; a move below $20 is possible, but CHWY stock is unlikely to linger long at these prices. The market is overextended at these levels, as reflected by an Oversold stochastic and a diverging MACD. The likely outcome is that buyers will begin to emerge in the coming months, triggering a Buy signal. Institutional data suggests this group will be among the buyers. They own more than 90% of the stock, have bought on balance over the TTM period, and bought in early Q2. The likely outcome is that they limit downside, accelerating their activity as the share price declines.
Chewy’s risks include the integration and expansion of its services business. The company is trying to compete with legacy providers, serving health and grooming needs. Not only is cost an issue, but scaling also faces challenges that will be reflected in results. Missteps and setbacks will be reflected in the stock price. Catalysts include the impact of AI on operations and consumer satisfaction, as well as the services expansion. Successful scaling of the higher-margin businesses will also be reflected in the stock’s price.
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Key Takeaways CHWY beat revenues by a hair and added nearly 200K customers, but said conditions weakened late-quarter.Chewy cut FY26 sales view to $13.40B-$13.55B as attach rates and premiumization softened.Chewy kept the EBITDA margin guidance at 6.6-6.8% as ads, mix, fulfillment and AI lifted profits. Chewy, Inc. (CHWY - Free Report) used its fiscal first-quarter earnings call to make a clear distinction: the business is still gaining share, but the consumer backdrop has turned more cautious. Management’s message was centered on slower discretionary attachment and premiumization rather than a breakdown in core demand.
That framing mattered because it came with a lower full-year sales outlook, even as the company kept its margin target intact and continued to push deeper into health care, clinics and AI-led efficiency efforts.
CHWY Lowers the Top-Line BarAdjusted earnings per share came in at $0.43, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while revenues of $3.36 billion edged past the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.35 billion by 0.1%. Net sales rose 7.7% year over year, helped by nearly 200,000 net customer additions.
Chief executive officer Sumit Singh said the business held up well through much of the quarter, but consumer conditions weakened later in the period. He pointed to more pressure on premiumization and product attach rates, which created what he described as a short-term headwind to net sales per active customer.
That shift led Chewy to cut its fiscal 2026 sales outlook to $13.40-$13.55 billion, or 6.3-7.5% growth. The company also guided for second-quarter sales of $3.30-$3.33 billion, saying its outlook now reflects a more conservative view of consumer spending for the rest of the year.
Chewy Holds the Margin LineThe notable counterpoint was profitability. Gross margin expanded 50 basis points to 30.1%, while adjusted EBITDA margin rose 130 basis points to 7.5%. Adjusted EBITDA climbed to $253.1 million, and free cash flow increased 45.4% to $70.8 million.
Chief financial officer Chris Deppe said margin gains were driven by sponsored ads, favorable mix, fulfillment productivity and operating discipline. He also said early AI-enabled efficiencies and lower variable costs helped deliver SG&A leverage, even as Chewy continued to invest in health, automation and customer acquisition.
Despite the lower revenue outlook, management maintained full-year adjusted EBITDA margin guidance at 6.6% to 6.8%. That implies Chewy believes structural earnings drivers are strong enough to offset softer spending and the modest margin drag tied to Modern Animal this year.
CHWY Leans Into Health and AISingh made health one of the central long-term themes of the call. He said pet health care represents a roughly $54 billion addressable market, including more than $40 billion tied to in-clinic products and veterinary services, and argued Chewy Vet Care is becoming both a growth engine and a customer acquisition tool.
Management said about 40% of clinic customers are new to Chewy and that those customers tend to generate about $900 in first-year net sales per active customer. After closing the Modern Animal acquisition, the company expects to operate roughly 60 clinics by the end of fiscal 2026, with embedded revenue contribution approaching about $290 million at steady state.
AI was the other strategic pillar. Singh said Chewy is deploying AI across customer service, pharmacy operations, fulfillment and marketing, and reiterated that these efforts should deliver a low tens of millions of dollars benefit in fiscal 2026, with a bigger ramp in 2027 and beyond.
Chewy Defends Share Gains in Q&AThe analyst Q&A focused on whether weakening trends reflected macro pressure or a competitive issue. In response to questions from JPMorgan and MoffettNathanson, Singh was emphatic that Chewy continues to gain share and said branded search, direct traffic, lower churn and healthy reactivations all point to a stable competitive position.
He also pushed back on the idea that Amazon’s same-day grocery push had altered the landscape in a meaningful way. Instead, management framed the slowdown as a broad consumer issue, with softer discretionary attachment and premium treat behavior weighing more heavily than any change in competitive intensity.
A Goldman Sachs analyst also pressed on investment cadence. Singh said Chewy is still funding initiatives that expand the total addressable market and improve efficiency, including Chewy Health, Autoship enhancements, automation and AI, while staying disciplined on customer acquisition returns.
CHWY Keeps a Disciplined StanceThe broader tone of the call was cautious on spending but confident on execution. Management acknowledged that several company-specific initiatives have produced gains, though not enough to justify embedding a stronger consumer rebound into the current forecast.
At the same time, Chewy continued to emphasize recurring revenue quality. Autoship sales rose 10.5% year over year to $2.83 billion and reached 84.4% of total net sales, underscoring the predictability of the model even as customer baskets face near-term pressure.
That leaves investors with a company still investing for a larger health and services opportunity while leaning on margin expansion, recurring revenue and free cash flow to absorb a more subdued consumer environment.
Chewy's Zacks SignalsCHWY currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), alongside a Value Score of C, Growth Score of A, Momentum Score of D and VGM Score of A. Under the Zacks framework, the rank carries the most weight, and a Zacks Rank #4 points to weakening earnings estimate revisions even when some style characteristics remain favorable.
The Style Score still offers some context. The Growth Score of A and the VGM Score of A indicate attractive growth and blended style traits, but Zacks materials state that investors should not buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 or 5 (Strong Sell) even if Style Scores are strong. That signal can change as analysts revise estimates after the quarter, so the post-earnings revision trend remains the key item to watch.
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about Chewy (CHWY - Free Report) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.
Chewy currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.52, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 27 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.52 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.
Of the 27 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 19 are Strong Buy and two are Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 70.4% and 7.4% of all recommendations.
Brokerage Recommendation Trends for CHWY
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While the ABR calls for buying Chewy, it may not be wise to make an investment decision solely based on this information. Several studies have shown limited to no success of brokerage recommendations in guiding investors to pick stocks with the best price increase potential.
Are you wondering why? The vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover often results in a strong positive bias of their analysts in rating it. Our research shows that for every "Strong Sell" recommendation, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations.
This means that the interests of these institutions are not always aligned with those of retail investors, giving little insight into the direction of a stock's future price movement. It would therefore be best to use this information to validate your own analysis or a tool that has proven to be highly effective at predicting stock price movements.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, which classifies stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), is a reliable indicator of a stock's near-term price performance. So, validating the Zacks Rank with ABR could go a long way in making a profitable investment decision.
ABR Should Not Be Confused With Zacks RankIn spite of the fact that Zacks Rank and ABR both appear on a scale from 1 to 5, they are two completely different measures.
The ABR is calculated solely based on brokerage recommendations and is typically displayed with decimals (example: 1.28). In contrast, the Zacks Rank is a quantitative model allowing investors to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.
Analysts employed by brokerage firms have been and continue to be overly optimistic with their recommendations. Since the ratings issued by these analysts are more favorable than their research would support because of the vested interest of their employers, they mislead investors far more often than they guide.
On the other hand, earnings estimate revisions are at the core of the Zacks Rank. And empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Furthermore, the different grades of the Zacks Rank are applied proportionately across all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide earnings estimates for the current year. In other words, at all times, this tool maintains a balance among the five ranks it assigns.
There is also a key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank when it comes to freshness. When you look at the ABR, it may not be up-to-date. Nonetheless, since brokerage analysts constantly revise their earnings estimates to reflect changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in predicting future stock prices.
Should You Invest in CHWY?Looking at the earnings estimate revisions for Chewy, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has declined 2.4% over the past month to $1.61.
Analysts' growing pessimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates lower, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to plunge in the near term.
The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for Chewy. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>
Therefore, it could be wise to take the Buy-equivalent ABR for Chewy with a grain of salt.
Chewy, Inc. (NYSE:CHWY) on Wednesday reported upbeat first-quarter results, but the online pet retailer lowered its fiscal 2026 sales outlook.
Adjusted earnings came in at 43 cents per share, ahead of the 39-cent consensus estimate. Net sales increased 7.7% year over year to $3.357 billion, exceeding analyst expectations of $3.352 billion.
For the second quarter, Chewy expects adjusted earnings of 36 cents per share, above analysts' estimate of 25 cents. The company forecast second-quarter sales of $3.30 billion to $3.33 billion, below the consensus estimate of $3.38 billion.
Chewy also lowered its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook to a range of $13.4 billion to $13.55 billion, down from its prior forecast of $13.6 billion to $13.75 billion. The revised outlook falls short of analysts' estimate of $13.84 billion.
Chewy shares fell 4.5% to trade at $19.03 on Thursday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Chewy following earnings announcement.
Baird analyst Justin Kleber maintained the stock with an Outperform rating and lowered the price target from $40 to $30. Barclays analyst Ross Sandler maintained Chewy with an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $40 to $36. Citizens analyst Andrew Boone maintained the stock with a Market Outperform and lowered the price target from $45 to $28. Considering buying CHWY stock? Here’s what analysts think:
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Chewy (CHWY 2.61%) stock has been stumbling since the company reported its fiscal first-quarter 2026 earnings on June 10. Chewy reported gains in revenue, earnings per share, and net margin, but the stock still slipped after guidance projected a challenging sales environment.
Then Chewy continued its fall today following a series of analyst downgrades, losing another 5%. The fall is the latest in a series of declines in Chewy stock, which is now down 43% this year and 84% off its all-time highs set during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Considering Chewy is seeing increased sales and improved margins, are investors overreacting to the guidance? Let's take a closer look at what's happening.
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About Chewy stock Chewy, based in Florida, is an online pet retailer that sells food, toys, treats, supplements, and other supplies. The business caters to the estimated 56.3 million U.S. households that own dogs and 43.1 million that own cats, providing a large base of potential customers.
But shares have been falling consistently over the last year, sinking 58.1% in the last 12 months versus a 21% gain in the benchmark S&P 500. And the drop is not industrywide: Petco Health & Wellness (WOOF +0.00%), another pet retailer with both brick-and-mortar and online sales, gained 4% in the same period.
Despite the sell-off, Chewy stock trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 12.5, which is only slightly below Petco's 13.1 multiple.
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Chewy's earnings were good, but the guidance was not Quarterly net sales for the period ending May 3 were $3.36 billion, up 7.7% from a year ago. Net income was $94.8 million, up from $62.4 million, and the company's net margin increased 80 basis points to 2.8%. Earnings were $0.43 per share, up from $0.35 per share
CEO Sumit Singh said the company was confident in its ability to gain market share and deliver more growth, but he raised red flags when speaking to analysts about challenges facing the U.S. consumer.
"Pet remains a resilient category, driven by recurring nondiscretionary needs and strong emotional attachment," he said. "At the same time, consumers are growing more discerning, driven in part by elevated fuel prices and broader macroeconomic pressures."
The company's updated guidance, he said, reflects "a more appropriately conservative view of the consumer environment and broader category growth assumptions for the balance of the year."
The company is now projecting full-year sales of $13.4 billion to $13.55 billion, representing growth of 6.3% to 7.5%. But it is projecting that customer additions will be toward the lower end of its previously stated range of 150,000 to 250,000.
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What are analysts saying about Chewy stock? Several analysts have lowered their projections for the company since Chewy's fiscal Q1 report. Morgan Stanley dropped its price target from $43 to $42, citing the weak macroeconomic environment. Bank of America maintained a "Buy" rating, but cut its price target from $33 to $31. Piper Sandler kept its "Overweight" rating, but cut its price target from $48 to $30. And MoffettNathanson downgraded the stock from a "Buy" to "Neutral," saying it can no longer maintain a bullish thesis on Chewy.
Is Chewy stock a buy? Chewy is growing its revenue base and market share, planning to operate 60 veterinary clinics by the end of the year, and using artificial intelligence to generate cost savings estimated at at least $50 million by next year. Those are all reasons why Chewy should not be overlooked.
But at the same time, management is acknowledging that customer acquisitions will be at the low end of its forecast, and that growing inflation and the possibility of higher interest rates will continue to pinch household budgets of potential customers. I am sitting on the sidelines for Chewy stock and don't expect a significant turnaround any time soon.
Here are some key analyst takeaways from the event:
Citizens JMP Securities analyst Andrew Boone maintained a Market Outperform rating and price target of $28. Needham analyst Bernie McTernan reiterated a Hold rating on the stock. Check out other analyst stock ratings.
Citizens JMP Securities: Chewy reported revenue of $3.4 billion and EBITDA of $253.1 million, both topping consensus estimates, Boone said in a note. He added, however, that the company guided to revenues of $3.3 billion at the midpoint for the second quarter, which represents:
A slowdown to around 6% year-on-year, from 7.7% in the first quarter A sequential decline of around 2% "The deceleration reflects a weaker consumer environment late in 1Q26, as consumers became more deliberate on discretionary spending relative to prior quarters, weighing on attach rates and demand for premium goods," the analyst wrote.
Chewy lowered its full-year revenue guidance by $200 million, highlighting macro headwinds on discretionary pet purchases, he further stated.
Needham: While Chewy reported better-than-expected results, the macro headwinds that began in the second half of the quarter have impacted estimates for the year, McTernan said. Although the company continues to gain market share, this may not offset the impact of the macro trends, he added.
At this point, it is more prudent to take a conservative view of the Modern Animal acquisition's potential to drive revenue acceleration, the analyst stated. "CHWY expects to end the year with 60 clinics and invest further in expansion in ’27E and beyond," he further wrote.
CHWY Price Action: Chewy shares were down 4.95% at $18.98 at the time of publication on Thursday. The stock is trading at a new 52-week low, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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Key Takeaways Chewy reports Q1 sales growth of 7.7%, driven by higher Autoship customer sales.CHWY expands gross margin and EBITDA margin through ads growth, mix and operating discipline.CHWY lowers fiscal 2026 sales guidance amid softer consumer trends and cautious assumptions. Chewy, Inc. (CHWY - Free Report) reported solid first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, wherein the top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and the bottom line met the same. Both metrics showed year-over-year growth.
Chewy noted that while the overall pet category remains resilient, the consumer environment has become more challenging since the company established its initial fiscal 2026 outlook. In response to these evolving conditions, management is updating its full-year sales outlook to reflect softer consumer trends and more conservative internal assumptions. As a result, shares of CHWY lost 2.1% in yesterday’s trading session.
CHWY’s Quarterly Performance: Key Metrics and InsightsChewy posted adjusted earnings of 43 cents per share, which came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The figure increased from 35 cents in the prior-year period.
The company reported net sales of $3,357.2 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3,352 million. The figure increased 7.7% from $3,116 million posted in the year-ago period.
The Autoship subscription program remained a cornerstone of Chewy’s model. Autoship customer sales grew 10.5% year over year to $2,832.6 million from $2,562.7 million, outpacing overall net sales growth. The metric represented 84.4% of total net sales.
The company ended the quarter with 21.5 million active customers, increasing 3.6% year over year. The metric missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $21.6 million.
Chewy’s net sales per active customer reached $597, meeting the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The metric reflects a 2.4% year-over-year increase from $583.
CHWY’s Margin & Cost PerformanceChewy’s gross profit increased 3.6% year over year to $1,011.4 million from $923.8 million. The gross margin expanded by 50 basis points (bps) year over year to 30.1%, driven primarily by continued growth in sponsored ads, favorable category mix and operating discipline.
Adjusted SG&A expenses reached $593 million in the fiscal first quarter. As a percentage of net sales, this metric declined 90 basis points year over year to 17.7%, due to lower variable costs from productivity improvements and AI-led efficiencies.
Advertising and marketing expenses for the fiscal first quarter were $206.1 million compared with $193.8 million in the prior-year period. As a percentage of sales, advertising and marketing expenses were 6.1%.
The adjusted EBITDA increased 31.3% year over year to $253.1 million from $192.7 million. The adjusted EBITDA margin increased 130 bps year over year to 7.5% from 6.2%, driven by adjusted EBITDA flow-through of greater than 25%. This level of profitability expansion reflects the structural strengthening of Chewy's earnings model.
CHWY’s Financial Health SnapshotCHWY ended the quarter with approximately $485.2 million in cash, cash equivalents and $34.9 million in marketable securities. Total shareholders’ equity stood at $424.2 million.
The company generated net cash provided by operating activities of $108.5 million and free cash flow of $70.8 million for the quarter, up 45.4% from the prior-year period. Capital expenditures were $37.7 million, consistent with ongoing investment needs across the network.
Capital allocation remained active. The company repurchased $200 million of common stock during the quarter, reflecting continued emphasis on returning cash to shareholders alongside strategic investments.
What to Expect From CHWY in the Future?Chewy revised its full-year fiscal 2026 net sales outlook, with expectations between $13.4 billion and $13.55 billion compared with the previous guidance range of $13.6 billion to $13.75 billion. The updated outlook includes expected net sales contributions of approximately $80 million from SmartPak and approximately $70 million from Modern Animal during fiscal 2026.
Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be in the range of 6.6-6.8%, roughly a 100 bps year-over-year increase at the midpoint. This outlook reflects a more conservative view of consumer spending patterns and category growth assumptions. Management emphasized that the change was tied to slower expected net sales per active customer expansion, driven by weaker discretionary attachment and premiumization.
For the second quarter of fiscal 2026, the company expects net sales in the range of $3.3-$3.33 billion, reflecting 6-7% year-over-year growth. The outlook assumes a generally stable operating environment and consumer trends compared with the end of the first quarter. The company continues to see healthy customer engagement, strength in Autoship and ongoing market share gains. However, near-term pressure remains on discretionary attachment and premiumization behavior. Management is also introducing quarterly adjusted EBITDA margin guidance to provide greater transparency amid varying profitability drivers.
Chewy expects second-quarter adjusted EBITDA margin to be between 6.3% and 6.4%, representing approximately 50 basis points of year-over-year expansion at the midpoint. Profitability is expected to face pressure from tougher gross margin comparisons due to prior-year nonrecurring MAP pricing benefits and elevated fuel surcharge costs. However, ongoing SG&A discipline and operational efficiency improvements are expected to support margin performance during the quarter.
This Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) stock has lost 22.3% in the past three months against the industry’s gain of 8.3%.
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Chewy maintains a 'Strong Buy' rating despite lowering FY revenue guidance by $200M, citing macroeconomic headwinds. CHWY's acquisition of Modern Animal rapidly expanded its veterinary clinic footprint, positioning the pet health segment as a key growth and margin driver. Net sales per active customer rose 2.4% Y/Y to $597, with veterinary clinic expansion providing a catalyst for NSPAC and EBITDA margin growth.
The Caesars deal just put a clock on the rest of corporate America. On May 28, 2026, Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR | CZR Price Prediction) announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $17.6 billion, including the assumption of approximately $11.9 billion of Caesars’ outstanding debt. Shareholders take home $31.00 per share in cash, a 49% premium to the unaffected share price as of February 25, 2026, with no financing condition and a go-shop period running through July 11, 2026.
That premium signals opportunity. With credit markets open and sponsors holding dry powder, beaten-down public companies with clean cash flows, recognizable brands, or busted balance sheets are in scope. We screened four cross-sector names that match the take-private profile and ranked them from least likely to most likely to be acquired next.
4. Etsy Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) carries the largest market cap on this list at $6.4 billion, which is the primary reason it ranks last. Marketplace network effects are notoriously hard to leverage in a leveraged buyout (LBO), and Etsy’s stock has already rallied 28.2% over the past year and 22.5% year to date to $67.92, narrowing the gap to the $72.28 analyst target.
Q1 2026 revenue of $631 million beat the $617.31 million estimate, with net income swinging to a profit year over year and marketplace GMS growing 5.5%. Insider activity argues against an imminent deal: 100% of the past 30 days of insider transactions were sales, including a 20,000-share director disposal on May 22 at $60.92 to $62.64. Sponsors do not typically pursue companies where insiders are heading for the exits.
3. Under Armour Under Armour (NYSE: UAA) trades at $5.87, down 74% over five years. Founder Kevin Plank is back as CEO with a brand reset and a $305 million restructuring plan. Plank told investors, “Our fiscal 2026 performance reflects the ongoing intentional steps we’re taking to reset the business and restore the discipline required to operate as a best-in-class brand.”
The share register is the real signal. Prem Watsa’s group accumulated 1,178,344 Class A shares over three days in mid-May at roughly $5.00, the largest accumulation in the dataset. Forward EPS guidance of $0.08 to $0.12 is thin, but the asset (brand, North American footprint, international momentum at +10%) is cheap at 0.819x EV/revenue. Plank’s Class C share structure complicates a hostile bid, which is precisely what makes a friendly, founder-led take-private feasible.
2. Xerox Xerox (NASDAQ: XRX) is the most beaten-down name on this list, with a market cap of just $423.7 million and a stock down 86.2% over five years. Q1 2026 revenue of $1.85 billion exceeded expectations of roughly $1.75 billion, helped by the Lexmark acquisition and a $300 million synergy target.
New CEO Louie Pastor framed his priorities as stabilizing revenue, lifting profitability, and reducing leverage. The leverage piece is the catch: total liabilities of $9.37 billion against only $305 million of equity. A sponsor would need debt restructuring as part of any deal. Yet at 0.605x EV/revenue and a 3x forward P/E, with FY26 guided free cash flow of roughly $250 million, the asymmetry is compelling. The stock has already doubled in the past month, hinting that someone is positioning early.
1. Dropbox Dropbox (NASDAQ: DBX) is the cleanest LBO setup of the four. The math is hard to ignore: $1.0 billion of free cash flow in FY 2025 against $2.521 billion of revenue, with a 32.3% free cash flow margin in Q1 2026 and minimal capex. EV/EBITDA is just 11x against a forward P/E of 9x.
Founder and CEO Drew Houston has already run the buyback equivalent of a leveraged recap, having repurchased $1.7 billion of stock in FY25 and another $366.8 million in Q1 2026, shrinking the share count from 295.7 million to 236.7 million. Shareholders’ equity is negative $2.011 billion, meaning the balance sheet has been engineered for private ownership. Houston told investors, “We delivered a strong quarter, exceeding the high end of our guidance for revenue and operating margin.” Applying the 49% Caesars premium to the current $26.88 share price implies a deal price near $40, well within reach for a sponsor underwriting that cash flow stream.
The Cleanest Setup Dropbox carries the take-private fingerprint: predictable cash flow, asset-light operations, a founder controlling the cap table, and a balance sheet restructured around debt rather than equity. Watch for a 13D filing from a private equity sponsor, a pause in the buyback program, or telling commentary from Houston on the next earnings call. Because Caesars has a go-shop period running until July 11, 2026, the window is open for taking additional public companies private. With its massive cash flow, Dropbox is almost certainly being evaluated as a takeover target by every major private equity firm on Wall Street.
BALA CYNWYD, Pa., June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Law office of Brodsky & Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (“Caesars” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq - CZR) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of federal and state law in connection with the sale of the Company to Fertitta Entertainment, Inc. for $31.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $17.6 billion.
The investigation concerns whether the Caesars Board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders by failing to conduct a fair process, including whether the proposed transaction is paying fair value to shareholders of the Company.
If you own shares of Caesars stock and wish to discuss the legal ramifications of the investigation, or have any questions, you may e-mail or call the law office of Brodsky & Smith who will, without obligation or cost to you, attempt to answer your questions. You may contact Jason L. Brodsky, Esquire, or Marc L. Ackerman by email at [email protected], visit https://www.brodskysmith.com/cases/caesars-entertainment-inc-nasdaq-czr/, or call toll free 855-576-4847.
Brodsky & Smith is a litigation law firm with extensive expertise representing shareholders throughout the nation in securities and class action lawsuits. The attorneys at Brodsky & Smith have been appointed by numerous courts throughout the country to serve as lead counsel in class actions and have successfully recovered millions of dollars for our clients and shareholders. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NasdaqGS: CZR) to Fertitta Entertainment, Inc. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Caesars will receive $31.00 in cash for each share of Caesars that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it a.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR)'s sale to Fertitta Entertainment, Inc. for $31.00 in cash per share. If you are a Caesars shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Avanos Medical, Inc. (NYSE: AVNS)'s sale to affiliates of American Industrial Partners for $25.00 per share in cash. If you are an Avanos shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Global Business Travel Group, Inc. (NYSE: GBTG)'s sale to Long Lake Management for $9.50 per share in cash. If you are a Global Business shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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NEW YORK, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR)’s sale to Fertitta Entertainment, Inc. for $31.00 in cash per share. If you are a Caesars shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Sila Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: SILA)’s sale to affiliates of Blue Owl Real Estate Capital LLC for $30.38 per share. If you are a Sila shareholder, click here to learn more about your legal rights and options.
Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVTV)’s merger with AZIO AI Corp. If you are an Envirotech shareholder, click here to learn more about your legal rights and options.
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Caesars--GeoComply expands multi-year partnership with Caesars, deepening digital identity and fraud prevention across online gaming operations.
As the travel and gambling markets evolve, choosing between MGM Resorts International (MGM +2.72%) and Caesars Entertainment (CZR 0.09%) requires a close look at their differing strategies, financial health, and global footprints.
MGM focuses on high-end luxury destinations and a growing international presence, particularly in Macao. Meanwhile, Caesars leverages a vast domestic network of regional properties and a robust loyalty program. Comparing these two leaders helps identify which business model best aligns with your long-term investment goals in the casino space.
MGM Resorts International operates a global portfolio of 31 unique hotel and gaming destinations. The company focuses on the high-end luxury market and has expanded its digital reach through the BetMGM platform and LeoVegas acquisition. Its strategy emphasizes large-scale integrated resorts that combine gambling with entertainment, nightlife, and retail to attract a broad demographic of luxury travelers across the globe.
In fiscal year 2025, revenue reached nearly $17.5 billion, representing a growth rate of approximately 1.7% compared to the previous year. The company reported net income of roughly $206.2 million for the period. This resulted in a net margin of about 1.2%, which measures how much profit a company keeps from every dollar of sales after all expenses are paid.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was close to 23.1. This ratio measures total debt against shareholder equity, and a higher number indicates a company uses more debt to finance its assets. The current ratio, which shows if a company can cover short-term debts with short-term assets, was roughly 1.2. Free cash flow for the year was approximately $1.7 billion, providing ample capital for reinvestment or future debt reduction.
The case for Caesars EntertainmentCaesars Entertainment manages 52 domestic properties across 18 states, making it a massive presence in consumer discretionary stocks. The business generates revenue from casino operations, sports betting, and its expansive hotel and restaurant offerings. Its strategy relies heavily on the Caesars Rewards program to drive repeat visits across its widespread North American jurisdictions and mobile digital apps.
For FY 2025, the company generated revenue of approximately $11.5 billion, which was a 2.1% increase over the prior year. Despite this growth in sales, the company reported a net loss of nearly $502 million. This led to a negative net margin of roughly 4.4%, indicating that total expenses exceeded revenue during this fiscal period.
Based on the December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was roughly 7.5. This indicates how much debt the firm uses relative to its equity. The current ratio was approximately 0.8, suggesting short-term assets might not fully cover upcoming obligations. Free cash flow reached nearly $520 million, providing a source of cash for the business despite the reported net loss for the year.
Risk profile comparisonMGM faces significant geographic concentration on the Las Vegas Strip, making it vulnerable to local economic shifts or travel disruptions. The company also deals with intense competition from new resort developments and regulatory risks in Macao, where the government can terminate gambling concessions. Additionally, past cybersecurity issues highlight the ongoing threat of digital disruptions and potential litigation.
Caesars carries a heavy debt load of approximately $11.9 billion, requiring significant cash for interest payments. The company also faces high fixed costs from lease obligations with VICI Properties and Gaming and Leisure Properties. Competition from tribal gaming and third-party reliance for digital infrastructure also pose threats to its market share and operational stability.
Valuation comparisonMGM Resorts International currently trades at a significantly lower Forward P/E than Caesars Entertainment, though Caesars looks more affordable on a price-to-sales basis.
MetricMGM Resorts InternationalCaesars EntertainmentSector BenchmarkForward P/E29.6x85.8x31.2xP/S ratio0.8x0.5xSector benchmark uses the SPDR XLY sector ETF. Valuation metrics sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and may differ from other data providers.
Which stock would I buy in 2026?MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment are the giants of the casino world, but which casino stock is a better bet for investors? MGM’s focus on a luxury experience may give it an edge in the resilience category, as its customers may be less susceptible to economic pressures. Its presence in Macao complicates its thesis; it could be a point that differentiates its business from the competition (MGM China reported net revenue of $4.5 billion in 2025, an increase of 11%), but it leaves the company susceptible to regulatory risks and possible travel restrictions. It also has less debt than Caesars, which not only indicates financial discipline but may also augur well for shareholder-friendly moves like further debt reduction or even share buybacks.
Investors should keep an eye on both companies’ digital segments, as mobile sports betting and iGaming continue to gain popularity, and these segments may attract customers who otherwise wouldn’t visit their physical properties.
For now, I would give the edge to MGM Resorts for its valuation, its debt profile, and its growing digital business. But neither stock may be available on the public markets much longer, as both companies have been the targets of buyout offers. Media conglomerate People Inc., which already owns about a quarter of MGM, offered to buy the remaining business for $18 billion. Fertitta Entertainment, owned by Tilan Fertitta, who also owns the Golden Nugget casino chain, offered to buy Caesars Entertainment in an all-cash deal valued at $17.6 billion. Investors interested in starting a position in one of these casino stocks will want to watch the offer and potential deal-making news closely to assess whether there’s still an attractive entry point here.
LOS ANGELES, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (“Caesars” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: CZR) for potential breaches of fiduciary duty on the part of its directors and management.
The investigation focuses on determining if the Caesars board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders. Tilman Fertitta has agreed to take Caesars private in a $5.7 billion all-cash deal paying $31 per share.
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Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR)'s sale to Fertitta Entertainment, Inc. for $31.00 in cash per share. If you are a Caesars shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RMAX)'s sale to The Real Brokerage Inc. for either 5.152 shares of the combined company or $13.80 in cash per share. If you are a RE/MAX shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
TruBridge, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBRG)'s sale to Inventurus Knowledge Solutions, Inc. for $26.25 in cash per share. If you are a TruBridge shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Sila Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: SILA)'s sale to affiliates of Blue Owl Real Estate Capital LLC for $30.38 per share. If you are a Sila shareholder, click here to learn more about your legal rights and options.
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Are CZR, RMAX, TBRG, SILA Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders? PR Newswire
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LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (“Caesars” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: CZR) for potential breaches of fiduciary duty on the part of its directors and management.
The investigation focuses on determining if the Caesars board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders. Tilman Fertitta has agreed to take Caesars private in a $5.7 billion all-cash deal paying $31 per share.
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Invitation-only CZR Yacht event brings together top traders, investors, and partners during one of the world's most prestigious sporting weekends June 10, 2026 21:41 ET | Source: CZR Exchange
Monaco, Monaco, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
CZR Exchange, a global digital asset trading platform, successfully hosted an exclusive VIP experience during the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, welcoming select traders, investors, strategic partners, and industry leaders aboard the private CZR Yacht in Monaco's iconic Port Hercule.
Held during one of the most prestigious events on the global sporting calendar, the invitation-only gathering served as a platform for networking, relationship building, and discussions around the future of digital assets, technology, and global finance.
The event forms part of CZR Exchange's broader commitment to strengthening engagement with its growing international community while creating unique opportunities that extend beyond traditional trading environments.
“At CZR Exchange, we believe our community deserves more than access to markets – they deserve access to meaningful relationships and world-class experiences,” said Charlie Rothkopf, Founder and CEO of CZR Exchange. “The Monaco Grand Prix provided the perfect setting to celebrate our VIP community and connect with partners, traders, and innovators from around the world.”
Throughout the weekend, guests enjoyed premium hospitality, exclusive race-week experiences, and curated networking opportunities designed to bring together ambitious individuals from across the digital asset ecosystem.
The Monaco activation reflects CZR Exchange's broader vision of building a global community centered on innovation, performance, and long-term engagement. As the company continues to expand internationally, community-focused events and VIP experiences remain an important part of its growth strategy.
The Monaco Grand Prix gathering follows a series of international initiatives aimed at strengthening client relationships while reinforcing CZR Exchange's position as a rapidly growing global digital asset platform.
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CZR Exchange is a global digital asset trading platform headquartered in the Cayman Islands. Combining cutting-edge technology with a compliance-driven approach, CZR enables users to trade seamlessly across borders while ensuring instant settlement and institutional-grade security.
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MONSEY, N.Y., June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Wohl & Fruchter LLP is investigating the fairness of the proposed sale of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CZR) (“CZR”) for $31.00 per share in cash to Fertitta Entertainment.
The sale price is well below the price targets of multiple Wall Street analysts before the deal was announced, including:
Steven Pizzella of Deutsche Bank ($35.00 price target)Daniel Politzer of J.P. Morgan ($35.00 price target)Steven Wieczynski of Stifel Nicolaus ($35.00 price target)Lance Vitanza of TD Cowen ($35.00 price target) If you remain a CZR shareholder and have concerns about the fairness of the sale price, you may contact our firm at the following link to discuss your legal rights at no charge:
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“We are investigating whether the CZR board of directors acted in the best interests of CZR shareholders in recommending the merger,” explained Joshua Fruchter, a founding partner of Wohl & Fruchter. “This includes whether the sale price is fair to CZR shareholders, and whether all material information regarding the transaction has been fully disclosed, including all conflicts.”
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MILWAUKEE, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ademi LLP is investigating Caesars (NASDAQ: CZR) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its recently announced transaction with Fertitta Entertainment.
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Assenagon Asset Management S.A. decreased its position in Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY – Free Report) by 85.1% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 22,203 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 126,823 shares during the period. Assenagon Asset Management S.A.’s holdings in Avery Dennison were worth $4,038,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in Avery Dennison by 3.6% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 10,379,137 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,683,185,000 after buying an additional 361,231 shares during the period. Wellington Management Group LLP boosted its position in Avery Dennison by 12.5% during the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 5,808,960 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $942,039,000 after acquiring an additional 644,664 shares during the period. State Street Corp boosted its position in Avery Dennison by 0.6% during the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 3,667,474 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $594,754,000 after acquiring an additional 20,860 shares during the period. Ameriprise Financial Inc. grew its stake in Avery Dennison by 30.9% during the 3rd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 1,841,191 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $298,613,000 after acquiring an additional 435,156 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of Avery Dennison by 4.9% in the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 1,659,862 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $269,180,000 after purchasing an additional 77,272 shares during the period. 94.17% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Analysts Set New Price Targets Several research firms have weighed in on AVY. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Avery Dennison from $188.00 to $201.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Avery Dennison in a research note on Monday, December 29th. BMO Capital Markets upped their price target on shares of Avery Dennison from $215.00 to $224.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on Avery Dennison from $195.00 to $205.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, February 9th. Finally, Truist Financial boosted their target price on Avery Dennison from $213.00 to $234.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Avery Dennison has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $208.45.
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Avery Dennison Stock Down 0.1% Avery Dennison stock opened at $167.70 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43. Avery Dennison Corporation has a 1-year low of $156.23 and a 1-year high of $199.54. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $184.06 and its 200-day simple moving average is $177.04. The company has a market capitalization of $12.90 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.10, a P/E/G ratio of 3.00 and a beta of 0.97.
Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The industrial products company reported $2.45 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.40 by $0.05. Avery Dennison had a net margin of 7.77% and a return on equity of 33.84%. The firm had revenue of $2.27 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.29 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $2.38 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 3.9% on a year-over-year basis. Avery Dennison has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 2.400-2.46 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Avery Dennison Corporation will post 9.96 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Avery Dennison Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 4th were paid a $0.94 dividend. This represents a $3.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, March 4th. Avery Dennison’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 42.82%.
Insider Activity at Avery Dennison In other news, SVP Ignacio J. Walker sold 1,156 shares of Avery Dennison stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $192.95, for a total value of $223,050.20. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 7,588 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,464,104.60. This trade represents a 13.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Mitchell R. Butier sold 13,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $171.50, for a total transaction of $2,229,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 198,147 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $33,982,210.50. The trade was a 6.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 34,156 shares of company stock valued at $5,930,150. Corporate insiders own 0.81% of the company’s stock.
Avery Dennison Profile (Free Report)
Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in labeling and packaging solutions. The company develops pressure-sensitive materials, tags and labels, and adhesive technologies that help brands and businesses enhance product identification, branding and supply-chain performance. Avery Dennison’s offerings range from industrial and retail labeling to high-performance tapes, films and graphics materials used across multiple end markets.
The company operates through several key segments, including Label and Graphic Materials, which supplies pressure-sensitive materials for consumer goods; Retail Branding and Information Solutions, offering apparel tags, RFID inlays and digital product identification; Pressure-Sensitive Materials, providing specialty tapes and adhesives; and RF Technologies, focused on advanced RFID and IoT labeling solutions.
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MENTOR, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY), a leading global materials science and digital identification solutions company, today announced it will host its first quarter 2026 earnings conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The company's first quarter 2026 earnings release will be issued that morning at approximately 6:45 a.m. ET. The event will be webcast live, and the replay will be available on Avery Dennison's Investor Relations website (www.
Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA increased its stake in shares of Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY – Free Report) by 4.3% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,008,727 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after acquiring an additional 41,714 shares during the period. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA owned approximately 1.31% of Avery Dennison worth $183,467,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Portside Wealth Group LLC lifted its position in Avery Dennison by 4.7% during the 3rd quarter. Portside Wealth Group LLC now owns 1,340 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $217,000 after acquiring an additional 60 shares in the last quarter. Capital Investment Advisors LLC lifted its position in Avery Dennison by 3.4% during the 4th quarter. Capital Investment Advisors LLC now owns 1,838 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $334,000 after acquiring an additional 61 shares in the last quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV raised its position in shares of Avery Dennison by 0.8% in the 2nd quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 7,800 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,369,000 after purchasing an additional 62 shares in the last quarter. Mather Group LLC. raised its position in shares of Avery Dennison by 3.6% in the 4th quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 1,860 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $338,000 after purchasing an additional 64 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Arizona State Retirement System raised its position in shares of Avery Dennison by 0.3% in the 3rd quarter. Arizona State Retirement System now owns 23,151 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $3,754,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. 94.17% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the company. BMO Capital Markets upped their target price on Avery Dennison from $215.00 to $224.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Citigroup upped their target price on Avery Dennison from $188.00 to $201.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft assumed coverage on Avery Dennison in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $200.00 target price on the stock. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Avery Dennison in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on Avery Dennison from $195.00 to $205.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $207.42.
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Avery Dennison Price Performance Shares of NYSE AVY opened at $171.04 on Monday. Avery Dennison Corporation has a twelve month low of $156.23 and a twelve month high of $199.54. The company has a current ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43. The company has a market capitalization of $13.16 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.48, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.82 and a beta of 1.00. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $181.14 and a 200-day simple moving average of $177.51.
Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The industrial products company reported $2.45 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.40 by $0.05. Avery Dennison had a return on equity of 33.84% and a net margin of 7.77%.The business had revenue of $2.27 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.29 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $2.38 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 3.9% on a year-over-year basis. Avery Dennison has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 2.400-2.46 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Avery Dennison Corporation will post 9.96 earnings per share for the current year.
Avery Dennison Announces Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 4th were issued a $0.94 dividend. This represents a $3.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, March 4th. Avery Dennison’s payout ratio is 42.82%.
Insider Buying and Selling In other news, SVP Ignacio J. Walker sold 1,156 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $192.95, for a total value of $223,050.20. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 7,588 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,464,104.60. The trade was a 13.22% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Mitchell R. Butier sold 13,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $171.50, for a total value of $2,229,500.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 198,147 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $33,982,210.50. The trade was a 6.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 34,156 shares of company stock valued at $5,930,150 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.81% of the company’s stock.
About Avery Dennison (Free Report)
Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in labeling and packaging solutions. The company develops pressure-sensitive materials, tags and labels, and adhesive technologies that help brands and businesses enhance product identification, branding and supply-chain performance. Avery Dennison’s offerings range from industrial and retail labeling to high-performance tapes, films and graphics materials used across multiple end markets.
The company operates through several key segments, including Label and Graphic Materials, which supplies pressure-sensitive materials for consumer goods; Retail Branding and Information Solutions, offering apparel tags, RFID inlays and digital product identification; Pressure-Sensitive Materials, providing specialty tapes and adhesives; and RF Technologies, focused on advanced RFID and IoT labeling solutions.
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Avery Dennison (AVY - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on April 28. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis maker of office products is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.41 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +4.8%.
Revenues are expected to be $2.27 billion, up 5.7% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1.16% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Avery Dennison?For Avery Dennison, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -0.25%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #4.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Avery Dennison will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Avery Dennison would post earnings of $2.4 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.45, delivering a surprise of +2.08%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Avery Dennison doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
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CPC Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY – Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 8,052 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,464,000.
Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Avery Dennison in the third quarter valued at about $29,000. Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in Avery Dennison by 16,900.0% during the 4th quarter. Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC now owns 170 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 169 shares in the last quarter. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new stake in Avery Dennison during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $36,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new stake in Avery Dennison during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Finally, True Wealth Design LLC grew its stake in Avery Dennison by 285.7% during the 4th quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 216 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $39,000 after purchasing an additional 160 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 94.17% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on Avery Dennison from $195.00 to $205.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Raymond James Financial set a $192.00 price objective on Avery Dennison in a research note on Tuesday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft assumed coverage on Avery Dennison in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. They set a “buy” rating and a $200.00 price objective for the company. BMO Capital Markets raised their price objective on Avery Dennison from $215.00 to $224.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Citigroup lowered their price objective on Avery Dennison from $201.00 to $190.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $207.64.
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Insider Activity at Avery Dennison In other news, Director Mitchell R. Butier sold 20,000 shares of Avery Dennison stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $173.88, for a total value of $3,477,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 211,147 shares in the company, valued at approximately $36,714,240.36. This trade represents a 8.65% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, SVP Ignacio J. Walker sold 1,156 shares of Avery Dennison stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $192.95, for a total value of $223,050.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 7,588 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,464,104.60. The trade was a 13.22% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders sold 34,156 shares of company stock valued at $5,930,150. Insiders own 0.81% of the company’s stock.
Avery Dennison Price Performance Shares of AVY opened at $169.75 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $13.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.33, a PEG ratio of 2.84 and a beta of 1.00. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $178.35 and a 200-day moving average of $177.94. The company has a current ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43. Avery Dennison Corporation has a 52 week low of $156.23 and a 52 week high of $199.54.
Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The industrial products company reported $2.45 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.40 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $2.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.29 billion. Avery Dennison had a return on equity of 33.84% and a net margin of 7.77%.The business’s revenue was up 3.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.38 EPS. Avery Dennison has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 2.400-2.46 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Avery Dennison Corporation will post 10.1 EPS for the current year.
Avery Dennison Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 4th were given a $0.94 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, March 4th. This represents a $3.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.2%. Avery Dennison’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 42.82%.
Avery Dennison Profile (Free Report)
Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in labeling and packaging solutions. The company develops pressure-sensitive materials, tags and labels, and adhesive technologies that help brands and businesses enhance product identification, branding and supply-chain performance. Avery Dennison’s offerings range from industrial and retail labeling to high-performance tapes, films and graphics materials used across multiple end markets.
The company operates through several key segments, including Label and Graphic Materials, which supplies pressure-sensitive materials for consumer goods; Retail Branding and Information Solutions, offering apparel tags, RFID inlays and digital product identification; Pressure-Sensitive Materials, providing specialty tapes and adhesives; and RF Technologies, focused on advanced RFID and IoT labeling solutions.
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Key Takeaways Avery Dennison is set to report Q1'26 results, with revenues seen rising 5.7% and EPS up 4.7% y/y.AVY faces margin pressure from higher raw material, labor and freight costs despite productivity gains.The Materials and Solutions segments are expected to grow, though Solutions profits may decline due to costs. Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY - Free Report) is scheduled to report first-quarter 2026 results before the opening bell on April 28, 2026.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AVY’s first-quarter revenues is pegged at $2.27 billion, indicating a 5.7% rise from the year-ago reported figure.
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The consensus estimate for AVY’s earnings has moved down in the past 60 days. The consensus estimate is pegged at $2.41 per share, indicating a year-over-year rise of 4.7%.
AVY’s Earnings Surprise HistoryAvery Dennison’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed in one, the average surprise being 1.3%.
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What the Zacks Model Unveils for Avery DennisonOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for AVY this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. But that is not the case here, as you can see below.
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Earnings ESP: Avery Dennison has an Earnings ESP of -0.16%.
Zacks Rank: AVY currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Factors Likely to Have Shaped AVY’s Q1 PerformanceAvery Dennison’s first-quarter results are likely to reflect improved volumes in both segments. However, higher raw material, labor and freight costs are expected to have impacted the company’s margins. The impacts are anticipated to have been offset by AVY’s productivity improvement and cost-saving actions.
Our model predicts the Materials Group segment’s revenues to rise 5.4% year over year in the quarter to $1.56 billion. The upside will be driven by growth in high-value categories, including Intelligent Labels, and growth in graphics and reflectives. Our estimate for the Materials Group segment’s adjusted operating profit is pinned at $237 million, indicating year-over-year growth of 3.1%.
High-value categories and productivity are expected to have aided the Solutions Group segment's growth. Our model predicts the Solutions Group segment’s revenues to be $701 million, indicating an increase of 4.9% from the prior-year quarter’s actual.
Our estimate for the segment’s operating profit is pinned at $65 million, implying a decrease of 4.3% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. Higher employee-related costs and growth
Investments are expected to have hurt margins.
Avery Dennison Stock’s Price PerformanceAVY shares have lost 1.5% in the past year compared with the industry’s decline of 11.1%.
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Stocks That Warrant a LookHere are some companies with the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in their upcoming releases.
Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB - Free Report) , slated to release first-quarter 2026 results on April 30, has an Earnings ESP of +1.27% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Hubbell’s first-quarter 2026 earnings is pegged at $3.87 per share, suggesting a year-over-year rise of 10.6%. HUBB has a trailing four-quarter average surprise of 2.8%.
Deere & Company (DE - Free Report) , scheduled to release second-quarter fiscal 2026 results on May 21, has an Earnings ESP of +6.24% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Deere’s second-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings is pegged at $5.80 per share, indicating a year-over-year dip of 12.6%. DE has a trailing four-quarter average surprise of 11.2%.
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW - Free Report) , slated to release first-quarter 2026 results on April 30, has an Earnings ESP of +0.30% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Illinois Tool Works’ first-quarter 2026 earnings is pegged at $2.55 per share, implying a year-over-year rise of 7.1%. ITW has a trailing four-quarter average surprise of 2.1%.
Cwm LLC increased its position in shares of Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY – Free Report) by 88.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 13,604 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,367 shares during the quarter. Cwm LLC’s holdings in Avery Dennison were worth $2,474,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in Avery Dennison by 16,900.0% during the fourth quarter. Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC now owns 170 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 169 shares during the period. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. bought a new position in Avery Dennison in the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new position in Avery Dennison in the second quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC increased its stake in Avery Dennison by 51.1% in the fourth quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 213 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $40,000 after acquiring an additional 72 shares during the last quarter. Finally, True Wealth Design LLC increased its stake in Avery Dennison by 285.7% in the fourth quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 216 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $39,000 after acquiring an additional 160 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 94.17% of the company’s stock.
Insider Buying and Selling at Avery Dennison In other news, Director Mitchell R. Butier sold 20,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $173.88, for a total transaction of $3,477,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 211,147 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $36,714,240.36. This trade represents a 8.65% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, SVP Ignacio J. Walker sold 1,156 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $192.95, for a total transaction of $223,050.20. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 7,588 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,464,104.60. The trade was a 13.22% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 34,156 shares of company stock valued at $5,930,150 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.81% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets AVY has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Avery Dennison in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft started coverage on Avery Dennison in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. They set a “buy” rating and a $200.00 price objective for the company. BMO Capital Markets upped their price objective on Avery Dennison from $215.00 to $224.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. UBS Group dropped their price objective on Avery Dennison from $226.00 to $222.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of Avery Dennison from $195.00 to $205.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, February 9th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Avery Dennison has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $207.11.
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Avery Dennison Stock Down 1.2% Shares of AVY opened at $165.42 on Friday. Avery Dennison Corporation has a 52 week low of $156.23 and a 52 week high of $199.54. The stock has a market capitalization of $12.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.84, a PEG ratio of 2.77 and a beta of 1.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a current ratio of 1.13. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $176.66 and a 200-day moving average of $177.81.
Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The industrial products company reported $2.45 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.40 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $2.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.29 billion. Avery Dennison had a return on equity of 33.84% and a net margin of 7.77%.Avery Dennison’s revenue was up 3.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $2.38 EPS. Avery Dennison has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 2.400-2.46 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Avery Dennison Corporation will post 10.07 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Avery Dennison Announces Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 4th were issued a dividend of $0.94 per share. This represents a $3.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, March 4th. Avery Dennison’s payout ratio is 42.82%.
About Avery Dennison (Free Report)
Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in labeling and packaging solutions. The company develops pressure-sensitive materials, tags and labels, and adhesive technologies that help brands and businesses enhance product identification, branding and supply-chain performance. Avery Dennison’s offerings range from industrial and retail labeling to high-performance tapes, films and graphics materials used across multiple end markets.
The company operates through several key segments, including Label and Graphic Materials, which supplies pressure-sensitive materials for consumer goods; Retail Branding and Information Solutions, offering apparel tags, RFID inlays and digital product identification; Pressure-Sensitive Materials, providing specialty tapes and adhesives; and RF Technologies, focused on advanced RFID and IoT labeling solutions.
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Brindle & Bay Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 4,300 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $782,000.
Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of AVY. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Avery Dennison by 3.6% in the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 10,379,137 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,683,185,000 after acquiring an additional 361,231 shares during the last quarter. Johnson Investment Counsel Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Avery Dennison by 11.7% in the 3rd quarter. Johnson Investment Counsel Inc. now owns 351,635 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $57,025,000 after acquiring an additional 36,698 shares during the last quarter. Fieldview Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Avery Dennison by 412.7% in the 3rd quarter. Fieldview Capital Management LLC now owns 26,265 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $4,259,000 after acquiring an additional 21,142 shares during the last quarter. WCM Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Avery Dennison in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $2,785,000. Finally, CPC Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Avery Dennison in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $1,464,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 94.17% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft assumed coverage on Avery Dennison in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $200.00 price target for the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Avery Dennison in a report on Friday, March 27th. Truist Financial cut their price target on Avery Dennison from $233.00 to $223.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on Avery Dennison from $195.00 to $205.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on Avery Dennison from $215.00 to $224.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Avery Dennison presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $207.11.
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Avery Dennison Price Performance Shares of NYSE AVY opened at $165.42 on Friday. Avery Dennison Corporation has a 1-year low of $156.23 and a 1-year high of $199.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43, a current ratio of 1.13 and a quick ratio of 0.76. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $176.66 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $177.92. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.72 billion, a PE ratio of 18.84, a P/E/G ratio of 2.77 and a beta of 1.00.
Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The industrial products company reported $2.45 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.40 by $0.05. Avery Dennison had a return on equity of 33.84% and a net margin of 7.77%.The firm had revenue of $2.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.29 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $2.38 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.9% on a year-over-year basis. Avery Dennison has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 2.400-2.46 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Avery Dennison Corporation will post 10.07 EPS for the current year.
Avery Dennison Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 4th were given a $0.94 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, March 4th. This represents a $3.76 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.3%. Avery Dennison’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 42.82%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Avery Dennison In other news, SVP Ignacio J. Walker sold 1,156 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $192.95, for a total transaction of $223,050.20. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 7,588 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,464,104.60. This trade represents a 13.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Mitchell R. Butier sold 20,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $173.88, for a total value of $3,477,600.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 211,147 shares in the company, valued at $36,714,240.36. This trade represents a 8.65% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders sold 34,156 shares of company stock valued at $5,930,150. Company insiders own 0.81% of the company’s stock.
Avery Dennison Profile (Free Report)
Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in labeling and packaging solutions. The company develops pressure-sensitive materials, tags and labels, and adhesive technologies that help brands and businesses enhance product identification, branding and supply-chain performance. Avery Dennison’s offerings range from industrial and retail labeling to high-performance tapes, films and graphics materials used across multiple end markets.
The company operates through several key segments, including Label and Graphic Materials, which supplies pressure-sensitive materials for consumer goods; Retail Branding and Information Solutions, offering apparel tags, RFID inlays and digital product identification; Pressure-Sensitive Materials, providing specialty tapes and adhesives; and RF Technologies, focused on advanced RFID and IoT labeling solutions.
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MENTOR, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY), a leading global materials science and digital identification solutions company, today announced preliminary, unaudited results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Non-GAAP financial measures referenced in this release are reconciled from GAAP in the attached financial schedules. Unless otherwise indicated, comparisons are to the same period in the prior year. “We delivered strong first quarter results, with adjusted.
Avery Dennison (AVY - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.47 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.41 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.3 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +2.60%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of office products would post earnings of $2.4 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.45, delivering a surprise of +2.08%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Avery Dennison, which belongs to the Zacks Containers - Paper and Packaging industry, posted revenues of $2.3 billion for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.21%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $2.15 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Avery Dennison shares have lost about 9.3% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 4.8%.
What's Next for Avery Dennison?While Avery Dennison has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Avery Dennison was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.58 on $2.31 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $10.07 on $9.27 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Containers - Paper and Packaging is currently in the bottom 20% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, AptarGroup (ATR - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. The results are expected to be released on April 30.
This maker of consumer-product dispensing systems is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.15 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -4.2%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 3% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.
AptarGroup's revenues are expected to be $964.39 million, up 8.7% from the year-ago quarter.
