Avient Corporation provides specialized polymer materials, services, and solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, and Asia. It operates in three segments: Color, Additives and Inks; Specialty Engineered Materials; and Distribution. The Color, Additives and Inks segment offers specialized color and additive concentrates in solid and liquid form for thermoplastics; dispersions for thermosets; and specialty inks, plastisols, and vinyl slush molding solutions. The Specialty Engineered Materials segment provides specialty polymer formulations, services, and solutions for designers, assemblers, and processors of thermoplastic materials; and long glass and carbon fiber technology, and thermoset and thermoplastic composites. The Distribution segment distributes approximately 4,000 grades of engineering and commodity grade resins to custom injection molders and extruders. The company sells its products through direct sales personnel, distributors, and commissioned sales agents. The company was formerly known as PolyOne Corporation and changed its name to Avient Corporation in June 2020. Avient Corporation was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Avon Lake, Ohio.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 3/14/2025 | $43.00 | Neutral | Robert W. Baird |
| 2/18/2025 | $56.00 | Neutral → Buy | Seaport Research Partners |
| 10/18/2024 | Buy → Neutral | Seaport Research Partners | |
| 8/7/2024 | $49.00 → $52.00 | Hold → Buy | Deutsche Bank |
| 11/6/2023 | $46.00 → $37.00 | Buy → Hold | Deutsche Bank |
| 2/16/2023 | $50.00 | Perform → Outperform | Oppenheimer |
| 10/17/2022 | $40.00 | Buy | Deutsche Bank |
| 9/28/2022 | Outperform → Perform | Oppenheimer | |
| 1/11/2022 | $57.00 → $63.00 | Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley |
| 12/10/2021 | $62.00 → $65.00 | Overweight | Wells Fargo |
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CLEVELAND, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, intends to release its second quarter 2025 earnings before the market opens on Friday, August 1, 2025. The company will then host a webcast with a slide presentation at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 1, 2025. The webcast can be viewed live at avient.com/investors, or by clicking on the webcast link here. Conference call participants in the question and answer session should pre-register using the link at avient.com/investors, or here, to receive the dial-in
CLEVELAND, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of twenty-seven cents ($0.27) per share on the common stock outstanding, to be paid on July 9, 2025, to stockholders of record on June 20, 2025. About Avient Our purpose at Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT) is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. Our local touch and customer engagement, combined with our global presence, allows us to s
CLEVELAND, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ashish K. Khandpur, Ph.D., Avient's President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, to serve in the additional role of Chairman of the Board, effective May 14, 2025. Dr. Khandpur succeeds Richard H. Fearon, who had served as Chairman of the Board of Directors since December 2023 and will continue to serve on the Board. "Since joining Avient, Ashish has made an immediate impact, effectively leading the company i
First quarter sales of $827 million, reflects 2% organic growth over the prior year quarter, excluding the impact of foreign exchangeFirst quarter GAAP EPS of ($0.22) compared to $0.54 in the prior year quarterFirst quarter adjusted EPS of $0.76, in-line with guidance; growth of 4% over the prior year quarter, excluding an unfavorable impact of $0.03 from foreign exchange2025 full year adjusted EPS guidance range of $2.70 to $2.94, unchanged from prior guidanceCLEVELAND, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, today announced its first quarter results for 2025. The company reported first quarter sales of $826.6 million compared to $82
CLEVELAND, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, intends to release its first quarter 2025 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. The company will then host a webcast with a slide presentation at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. The webcast can be viewed live at avient.com/investors, or by clicking on the webcast link here. Conference call participants in the question and answer session should pre-register using the link at avient.com/investors, or here, to receive the dial-in numb
Fourth quarter sales increased 4% to $747 million and full year sales increased 3% to $3,240 millionOrganic sales, which excludes the impact of foreign exchange, grew 5% and 4% in the fourth quarter and full year, respectively, driven by positive growth in all regionsFourth quarter and full year GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $0.52 and $1.84 compared to $0.30 and $0.83 in the prior year Fourth quarter adjusted EPS of $0.49, above mid-point of guidance range of $0.46 to $0.50 and includes a $0.01 unfavorable impact from foreign exchange2024 full year adjusted EPS of $2.66 represents an increase of 13% over the prior year, driven by sales growth and margin expansion in both segments202
GREENWICH, Conn., Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QXO, Inc. (NYSE:QXO) announced today that it has informed Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (NASDAQ:BECN) that it will propose 10 independent director nominees at Beacon's 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to replace Beacon's Board of Directors. The slate of independent nominees includes current and former senior executives and directors of leading global companies who were selected for their deep expertise with large-scale corporate transformations, extensive knowledge of the building products and distribution sectors, and track records of unlocking shareholder value. "We are proposing a slate of high-caliber, independent director nominees
CLEVELAND, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of twenty-seven cents ($0.27) per share on the common stock outstanding, to be paid on April 4, 2025, to stockholders of record on March 18, 2025. About Avient Our purpose at Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT) is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. Our local touch and customer engagement, combined with our global presence, allows us to
CLEVELAND, Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, intends to release its fourth quarter 2024 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The company will then host a webcast with a slide presentation at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The webcast can be viewed live at avient.com/investors, or by clicking on the webcast link here. Conference call participants in the question and answer session should pre-register using the link at avient.com/investors, or here, to receive the
CLEVELAND, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions, will host an Investor Day for the investment community on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). "I am looking forward to the opportunity to share the details of our strategic approach for the next chapter of Avient," said Dr. Ashish Khandpur, President and Chief Executive Officer of Avient Corporation. "Our strategy is focused on delivering growth with margin expansion b
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Robert W. Baird initiated coverage of Avient with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $43.00
Seaport Research Partners upgraded Avient from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $56.00
Seaport Research Partners downgraded Avient from Buy to Neutral
Deutsche Bank upgraded Avient from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $52.00 from $49.00 previously
Deutsche Bank downgraded Avient from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $37.00 from $46.00 previously
Oppenheimer upgraded Avient from Perform to Outperform and set a new price target of $50.00
Deutsche Bank initiated coverage of Avient with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $40.00
Oppenheimer downgraded Avient from Outperform to Perform
Morgan Stanley reiterated coverage of Avient with a rating of Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $63.00 from $57.00 previously
Wells Fargo reiterated coverage of Avient with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $65.00 from $62.00 previously
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CLEVELAND, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ashish K. Khandpur, Ph.D., Avient's President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, to serve in the additional role of Chairman of the Board, effective May 14, 2025. Dr. Khandpur succeeds Richard H. Fearon, who had served as Chairman of the Board of Directors since December 2023 and will continue to serve on the Board. "Since joining Avient, Ashish has made an immediate impact, effectively leading the company i
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Robert M. Patterson to Remain in an Advisory Role Until His Retirement on May 31, 2024 Richard H. Fearon Appointed Non-Executive Chairman of the Board CLEVELAND, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously voted to elect Dr. Ashish K. Khandpur as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2023. In connection with this appointment, the Board has elected Richard H. Fearon, Lead Independent Director, as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, also effective December 1, 2023.
X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC ("X-energy" or the "Company"), a leading developer of advanced small modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation, today announced the appointment of Gregory J. Goff to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately. Mr. Goff currently serves on the boards of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) ("Exxon") and Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT) ("Avient"). Mr. Goff is also the founder and president of G&S Energy, a company focused on creating businesses in the energy sector, and GJG Development, a real estate development company. Previously, Mr. Goff served as the Executive Vice Chairman of Marathon Petroleum Corp
CLEVELAND, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, intends to release its second quarter 2025 earnings before the market opens on Friday, August 1, 2025. The company will then host a webcast with a slide presentation at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 1, 2025. The webcast can be viewed live at avient.com/investors, or by clicking on the webcast link here. Conference call participants in the question and answer session should pre-register using the link at avient.com/investors, or here, to receive the dial-in
CLEVELAND, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of twenty-seven cents ($0.27) per share on the common stock outstanding, to be paid on July 9, 2025, to stockholders of record on June 20, 2025. About Avient Our purpose at Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT) is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. Our local touch and customer engagement, combined with our global presence, allows us to s
First quarter sales of $827 million, reflects 2% organic growth over the prior year quarter, excluding the impact of foreign exchangeFirst quarter GAAP EPS of ($0.22) compared to $0.54 in the prior year quarterFirst quarter adjusted EPS of $0.76, in-line with guidance; growth of 4% over the prior year quarter, excluding an unfavorable impact of $0.03 from foreign exchange2025 full year adjusted EPS guidance range of $2.70 to $2.94, unchanged from prior guidanceCLEVELAND, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, today announced its first quarter results for 2025. The company reported first quarter sales of $826.6 million compared to $82
CLEVELAND, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, intends to release its first quarter 2025 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. The company will then host a webcast with a slide presentation at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. The webcast can be viewed live at avient.com/investors, or by clicking on the webcast link here. Conference call participants in the question and answer session should pre-register using the link at avient.com/investors, or here, to receive the dial-in numb
Fourth quarter sales increased 4% to $747 million and full year sales increased 3% to $3,240 millionOrganic sales, which excludes the impact of foreign exchange, grew 5% and 4% in the fourth quarter and full year, respectively, driven by positive growth in all regionsFourth quarter and full year GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $0.52 and $1.84 compared to $0.30 and $0.83 in the prior year Fourth quarter adjusted EPS of $0.49, above mid-point of guidance range of $0.46 to $0.50 and includes a $0.01 unfavorable impact from foreign exchange2024 full year adjusted EPS of $2.66 represents an increase of 13% over the prior year, driven by sales growth and margin expansion in both segments202
CLEVELAND, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of twenty-seven cents ($0.27) per share on the common stock outstanding, to be paid on April 4, 2025, to stockholders of record on March 18, 2025. About Avient Our purpose at Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT) is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. Our local touch and customer engagement, combined with our global presence, allows us to
CLEVELAND, Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, intends to release its fourth quarter 2024 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The company will then host a webcast with a slide presentation at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The webcast can be viewed live at avient.com/investors, or by clicking on the webcast link here. Conference call participants in the question and answer session should pre-register using the link at avient.com/investors, or here, to receive the
Third quarter sales increased 8% over the prior year quarter to $815 million supported by broad-based growth across all regions and most end marketsThird quarter GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $0.41 compared to $0.06 in the prior year quarterThird quarter adjusted EPS of $0.65 exceeded guidance of $0.62 and increased 14% over prior year quarter, driven by organic revenue growth and margin expansion in both segments, as well as lower interest expense2024 full-year adjusted EPS guidance range narrowed to $2.63 to $2.67, from prior guidance range of $2.55 to $2.70; Revised guidance reflects 11% to 13% growth in adjusted EPS over the prior yearIncreased dividend 5% to $1.08, on an annual
CLEVELAND, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of twenty-seven cents ($0.27) per share on the common stock outstanding, representing the fourteenth consecutive annual increase. The $0.27 per share will be paid on January 8, 2025, to stockholders of record on December 13, 2024. On an annualized basis, the dividend will increase approximately 5%, from $1.03 to $1.08 per share on the common stock outstanding. "We are plea
CLEVELAND, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions, intends to release its third quarter 2024 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, October 31, 2024. The company will then host a webcast with a slide presentation at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, October 31, 2024. The webcast can be viewed live at avient.com/investors, or by clicking on the webcast link here. Conference call participants in the question and answer session should pre-register using the link at avient.com/in