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Avery Dennison (AVY) Q2 Earnings and Sales Beat, View Up

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Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY - Free Report) is a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions. The company reported adjusted earnings of $1.66 per share in second-quarter 2018, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.56. Adjusted earnings surged 27% year over year driven by strong operating results.
 
Revenue: It reported revenues of $1.85 billion in the first quarter, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.81 billion. Sales increased 14% on a year over year basis.
 
Outlook: For 2018, Avery Dennison raised its adjusted earnings per share guidance to $5.95-$6.10 from $5.85-$6.05.
 
Avery Dennison Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
 
Avery Dennison Corporation Price and EPS Surprise

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Estimate Trend & Surprise History: Investors should note that the earnings estimate revisions for Avery Dennison have remained stable prior to the earnings release. The Zacks Consensus Estimate currently stands at $1.56 for the second quarter.

Coming to earnings surprise history, Avery Dennison has an impressive track record. In the past 4 quarters, the company has outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate on all occasions, with an average beat of 7.02%.

Zacks Rank: Currently Avery Dennison has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). However, since the latest earnings performance is yet to be reflected in the estimate revisions, the rank is subject to change. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Market Reaction: Shares remained flat in pre-market trading following the release, at the time of this write-up. It would be interesting to see how the market reacts to the results during the trading session today.

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