Company / Operating Cash Flow
Avery Dennison Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$881.4M
FY2025
5-year range
$746.5M / $938.8M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-6.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#30 of 121
Materials
What the data says
Avery Dennison's operating cash flow of $881M is higher than 75% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2025). Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $458M in FY2020 to $939M in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$881M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +14.0%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Improved from $826M to $881M over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +5.5%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +14.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
In line with sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +14.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow decreased 6.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #30 out of 121 companies in the Materials sector.
- Peak operating cash flow was recorded in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong return on equity: 31.5%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $881.4M | -6.1% |
| FY2024 | $938.8M | +13.7% |
| FY2023 | $826.0M | +9.9% |
| FY2022 | $751.3M | +0.6% |
| FY2021 | $746.5M | +63.0% |
| FY2020 | $457.9M | -29.1% |
| FY2019 | $645.7M | +41.0% |
| FY2018 | $457.9M | -29.1% |
| FY2017 | $645.7M | +10.9% |
| FY2016 | $582.1M | +82.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026