AVY monthly performance report
Check AVY's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
AVY monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Avery Dennison (AVY) closed September 2026 at $167.71, down 5.96% for the month and +1.62% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, AVY is −7.79%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −3.24% versus its 200-day moving average ($173.32), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, AVY has underperformed the S&P 500 by −79.55%, with a relative strength index reading of 53.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 46.2% — 18 positive months versus 21 negative months.
Avery Dennison ended September 2026 at $167.71, posting a monthly return of −5.96%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −5.26%.
The current quarter stands at +3.30% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −3.24% versus the 200-day moving average ($173.32).
Year-to-date, AVY is −7.79% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −19.49%. The stock is currently −15.95% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −33.23%.
| Period | AVY | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.98% | −0.12% | −1.86% |
| 1 Week | −0.99% | −0.34% | −0.65% |
| 1 Month | −5.96% | −0.70% | −5.26% |
| 3 Months | +4.94% | +2.80% | +2.14% |
| 6 Months | −1.93% | +13.85% | −15.78% |
| YTD | −7.79% | +11.70% | −19.49% |
| 12 Months | +1.62% | +15.01% | −13.40% |
| 3 Years | −7.85% | +71.69% | −79.55% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nov 2023 | +11.74% |
| #2 | Feb 2024 | +8.56% |
| #3 | Oct 2025 | +7.84% |
| #4 | Jul 2023 | +7.11% |
| #5 | Feb 2026 | +5.84% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −12.06% |
| #2 | Dec 2024 | −9.14% |
| #3 | Oct 2024 | −6.22% |
| #4 | Sep 2026 | −5.96% |
| #5 | Sep 2025 | −5.52% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −1.40% |
| Q3 2025 | −7.58% |
| Q4 2025 | +12.15% |
| Q1 2026 | −5.06% |
| Q2 2026 | −5.98% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +3.30% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +11.69% |
| 2024 | −7.43% |
| 2025 | −2.81% |
| 2026 | −7.79% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $199.54 (2026-02-24) |
| 52-Week Low | $152.55 (2026-06-04) |
| Current Price | $167.71 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $173.32 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −3.24% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −33.23% (2026-06-04) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −15.95% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 53.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −79.55% |
| RS Peak | 106.7 (May 2024) |
| RS Trough | 49.3 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was AVY's return for this report period?
AVY returned −5.96% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has AVY outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD AVY: −7.79% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is AVY's 12-month return?
+1.62% over the trailing 12 months.
Is AVY above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −3.24% versus 200DMA ($173.32).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−33.23% on 2026-06-04.