Headline: Avery Dennison Reports Q4 Earnings Exceeding Expectations, Shares Rise - AVY

[Para 1: The Lead] Avery Dennison Corp. (AVY) reported Q4 net income of $166.4 million, surpassing Wall Street expectations. Earnings per share were $2.45, adjusted for one-time items, exceeding the $2.40 forecast. [Para 2-3: Supporting details & Context] Despite missing revenue estimates at $2.27 billion, the company's full-year profit was $688 million, or $8.79 per share, up from the prior year. For Q1 2026, Avery Dennison forecasts earnings per share between $2.40 and $2.46. Shares of AVY have gained nearly 3% since the start of the year, outpacing the S&P 500's 1% rise. The stock has climbed about 2% over the past 12 months.