Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.73
Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) Dividend History
Income profile from 1973 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.3%
Payout Ratio
41.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
AVY Dividend Income Check
Safety
41.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.4% and trend is rising.
AVY Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.3%
Trailing DPS$3.73
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout41.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout32.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR8.1%
5Y CAGR9.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.6%
Total Shareholder Yield6.9%
1Y Total Return-3.0%
5Y Total Return-17.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,25410Y ago$25,44620Y ago$31,719
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
AVY Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
AVY Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Avery Dennison Corporation distributes 41.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 32.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AVY has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.1% and 5-year CAGR of 9.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AVY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.3% dividend yield, 4.6% buyback yield, 6.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -17.5%, with dividends contributing 7.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $25,446 today.
AVY Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$16.56
Avg/Payment$0.8280
Latest Change+6.4%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026Latest | $1.0000 | ↑ +6.4% | 2.34% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | $0.9400 | — | 2.01% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | $0.9400 | — | 2.11% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | $0.9400 | — | 2.18% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Jun 4, 2025 | $0.9400 | ↑ +6.8% | 2.00% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.8800 | — | 1.93% | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | $0.8800 | — | 1.69% | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | $0.8800 | — | 1.54% | Sep 18, 2024 |
AVY Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.3%
#3 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
41.9% payout
Streak
15Y
9.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.9%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd AVYAvery Dennison Corpo… | $12.5B | 2.3% | 41.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
 CCKCrown Holdings, Inc. | $11.1B | 1.1% | 16.3% | 8 | Sustainable |
 SEESealed Air Corporati… | $6.2B | 1.9% | 23.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  SONSonoco Products Comp… | $5.0B | 4.1% | 52.5% | 30 | Sustainable |
 SLGNSilgan Holdings Inc. | $4.2B | 2.0% | 29.8% | 21 | Sustainable |
2nd  GPKGraphic Packaging Ho… | $3.2B | 4.0% | 28.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
 BALLBall Corporation | $15.2B | 1.4% | 24.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
AVY Annual Dividend History (1973–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.94 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $3.70 | 7.2% | 4 | $8.78 | 42.1% | 2.37x | 2.4% |
| 2024 | $3.45 | 8.5% | 4 | $8.73 | 39.5% | 2.53x | 2.3% |
| 2023 | $3.18 | 8.5% | 4 | $6.20 | 51.3% | 1.95x | 2.1% |
| 2022 | $2.93 | 10.2% | 4 | $9.21 | 31.8% | 3.14x | 1.9% |
| 2021 | $2.66 | 12.7% | 4 | $8.83 | 30.1% | 3.32x | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $2.36 | 4.4% | 4 | $6.61 | 35.7% | 2.80x | 1.6% |
| 2019 | $2.26 | 12.4% | 4 | $3.57 | 63.3% | 1.58x | 1.5% |
| 2018 | $2.01 | 14.2% | 4 | $5.28 | 38.1% | 2.63x | 1.3% |
| 2017 | $1.76 | 10.0% | 4 | $3.13 | 56.2% | 1.78x | 1.2% |
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Start ComparisonAVY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AVY stock.
How much dividend does AVY pay per share?
Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.73 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is AVY's next ex-dividend date?
AVY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AVY typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is AVY's dividend safe?
AVY's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +41.9% and FCF payout ratio of +32.8%. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is AVY a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Avery Dennison Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does AVY pay dividends?
Avery Dennison Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.73 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 53+ years from 1973 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AVY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AVY five years ago would be worth approximately $8,254 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AVY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AVY's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.