AVERY DENNISON CORP (AVY) Institutional Selling Activity
Several institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet reduced exposure to AVERY DENNISON CORP (AVY) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 based on sequential SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest disclosed institutional seller of AVY during the latest reporting period reduced its reported position by approximately $10.76M based on quarter-end filing values.
Institutional selling activity may reflect profit-taking, sector rotation, portfolio rebalancing, or changing conviction levels among major investment firms. InsiderSet tracks quarter-over-quarter holding reductions, full exits, estimated value changes, and historical selling activity using publicly disclosed SEC filing data.
The investors covered on this page collectively reduced approximately $25.97M in reported AVY exposure during the latest filing period, although many institutional holders continue to maintain significant long-term ownership positions in AVERY DENNISON CORP.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -37,000 | 88,500 | $15,282,180 |
| Q3 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -51,200 | 125,500 | $20,352,335 |
| Q2 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -310 | 4,774 | $837,682 |
| Q1 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -585 | 5,084 | $904,877 |
| Q2 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -49,200 | 20,300 | $4,438,595 |
| Q1 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -640 | 4,710 | $1,051,517 |
| Q2 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -8 | 4,701 | $807,632 |
| Q3 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -89,700 | 8,900 | $1,448 |
| Q2 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -75,700 | 98,600 | $15,960 |
| Q4 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -114,300 | 33,100 | $7,168 |
| Q3 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -27,400 | 52,300 | $5,940 |
| Q2 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -83,200 | 79,700 | $9,220 |
| Q4 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -73,100 | 162,900 | $14,633 |
| Q3 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -259,400 | 216,300 | $21,271 |
| Q4 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -205,400 | 307,200 | $21,572 |
| Q3 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -153,200 | 512,600 | $39,875 |
| Q2 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -106,100 | 665,800 | $49,769 |
| Q3 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -608,200 | 175,000 | $9,900 |
| Q1 2015 | Olstein Capital Management | Sell | -20,000 | 101,000 | $5,344 |
| Q4 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -844,600 | 5,600 | $291 |
| Q2 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -101,625 | 850,200 | $43,573 |
| Q2 2014 | Olstein Capital Management | Sell | -6,832 | 110,168 | $5,646 |
| Q1 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -16,275 | 951,825 | $48,229 |
| Q4 2013 | Olstein Capital Management | Sell | -28,000 | 117,000 | $5,872 |
| Q3 2013 | Olstein Capital Management | Sell | -7,000 | 145,000 | $6,310 |
Frequently asked questions about AVY activity
Which institutional owners are buying AVY?
Institutional owners buying AVY include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in AVY activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in AVY compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to AVERY DENNISON CORP (AVY) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in AVY increasing?
Institutional interest in AVY can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.