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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: AVNT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $42
1 Year Target Price $42
4 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
2 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -24.72% | Avg. Invested days 26 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.41B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 28.86 | 1Y Target Price 42 |
Price to earnings Ratio 28.86 | 1Y Target Price 42 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 1.39 | 52 Weeks Range 27.64 - 53.58 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 27.64 - 53.58 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.85% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.29 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-01 | When - | Estimate 0.79 | Actual 0.8 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 3.65% | Operating Margin (TTM) 11.3% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.42% | Return on Equity (TTM) 5.13% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 28.86 | Forward PE 13.21 | Enterprise Value 4954055309 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.05 |
Enterprise Value 4954055309 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.05 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.52 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.16 | Shares Outstanding 91540600 | Shares Floating 89847982 |
Shares Outstanding 91540600 | Shares Floating 89847982 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.76 | Percent Institutions 102.66 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Avient Corp

Company Overview
History and Background
Avient Corp, formerly PolyOne Corporation, was founded in 2000 through the merger of Geon Company and M.A. Hanna Company. It has evolved from a PVC-focused company to a specialty polymer materials, services, and solutions provider. In July 2020, PolyOne changed its name to Avient Corporation to reflect its broader focus and strategy.
Core Business Areas
- Specialty Engineered Materials: Provides specialized polymer formulations, including color and additive concentrates, specialty compounds, and polymer distribution services for diverse industries like transportation, healthcare, and consumer goods.
- Performance, Composites & Solutions: Offers composite technologies, including reinforced polymers and advanced materials, alongside services such as design, tooling, and technical support.
Leadership and Structure
Avient Corp is led by Robert M. Patterson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. The organizational structure consists of business segments with global operations supported by functional teams like finance, HR, and R&D.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Color and Additive Concentrates: Avient's color and additive concentrates enhance the appearance and performance of plastics. It has an estimated market share around 10-15% in the global color concentrates market. Competitors include Clariant, Ampacet, and Penn Color.
- Specialty Compounds: These are custom-formulated polymers designed for specific applications. Revenue generation data not released. Competitors include Celanese, Dow, and BASF.
- Advanced Composites: High-performance composites for demanding applications. Market share data is unavailable. Competitors include Toray, Hexcel, and Solvay.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The specialty polymer and materials industry is driven by innovation, sustainability, and the demand for high-performance solutions. Growth is influenced by trends in automotive, healthcare, packaging, and construction.
Positioning
Avient Corp is positioned as a provider of specialized polymer materials, solutions, and services. Its competitive advantages lie in its breadth of offerings, technical expertise, and global footprint.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for specialty polymers and composites is estimated to be $100 billion. Avient's TAM is within $25 billion for the materials they produce, and has the ability to expand with the acquisition of new business lines.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Broad product portfolio
- Global presence
- Strong technical expertise
- Focus on sustainability
- Acquisition strategy
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Integration risks from acquisitions
- Dependence on raw material prices
- Debt levels
Opportunities
- Growing demand for sustainable materials
- Expansion into new markets
- Acquisition of complementary businesses
- Increasing adoption of composites
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Increased competition
- Regulatory changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- LYB
- DDD
- CC
- SON
- ALB
Competitive Landscape
Avient possesses advantages in specialized materials and customer service, but faces competition from larger, more diversified companies.
Major Acquisitions
Clariant's Masterbatches Business
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1560
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Avient's portfolio and global reach in color and additive concentrates.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been driven by organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary, but generally project moderate revenue growth.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include focusing on sustainable solutions and strategic acquisitions.
Summary
Avient Corp is a specialized materials provider showing moderate strength driven by a strategic acquisition approach and customer service. Cyclical industries and raw material costs are key risks, while sustainability initiatives could offer an opportunity for growth. Competitors' strengths, as well as its debt level, present competitive disadvantages that require constant attention and action. The company benefits from increasing adoption of composites.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Avient Corp Investor Relations
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
- Third-Party Market Research
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice. Market share data are estimates and may vary.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Avient Corp
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Avon Lake, OH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1999-09-13 | President, CEO & Chairman of the Board Dr. Ashish K. Khandpur Ph.D. | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 9200 | Website https://www.avient.com |
Full time employees 9200 | Website https://www.avient.com |
Avient Corporation operates as a formulator of material solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, and Asia. It operates in two segments, Color, Additives and Inks; and Specialty Engineered Materials. The Color, Additives and Inks segment offers custom color and additive concentrates in solid and liquid form for thermoplastics, dispersions for thermosets, and specialty inks; custom-formulated liquid system, such as polyester, vinyl, natural rubber and latex, polyurethane, and silicone; and proprietary inks. Its products are used in medical and pharmaceutical devices, food packaging, personal care and cosmetics, transportation, building products, wire and cable, recreational and athletic apparel, construction and filtration, outdoor furniture, healthcare, textiles and appliances, and industrial markets. The Specialty Engineered Materials segment provides specialty polymer formulations, services, and solutions for designers, assemblers, and processors of thermoplastic materials. It 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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