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Avient Corp (AVNT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: AVNT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
6 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $43.25
1 Year Target Price $43.25
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 2 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -31.35% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.85B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 24.16 | 1Y Target Price 43.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio 24.16 | 1Y Target Price 43.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 1.42 | 52 Weeks Range 27.44 - 53.19 | Updated Date 10/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 27.44 - 53.19 | Updated Date 10/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.42% | 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
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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 24.16 | Forward PE 10.58 | Enterprise Value 4528391672 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.88 |
Enterprise Value 4528391672 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.88 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.39 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.2 | Shares Outstanding 91540567 | Shares Floating 89840659 |
Shares Outstanding 91540567 | Shares Floating 89840659 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.78 | Percent Institutions 102.25 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Avient Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
Avient Corp, formerly PolyOne, was founded in 2000 through the merger of M.A. Hanna Company and Geon Company. It has evolved into a specialty formulator of polymer materials and solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Specialty Engineered Materials: Provides specialized polymer formulations, color and additive systems, and services for diverse industries. This includes advanced composites, thermoplastic elastomers, and fluoropolymers.
- Performance Materials: Offers standard and custom polymer formulations, as well as color and additive solutions.
Leadership and Structure
The CEO is Robert M. Patterson. The organizational structure includes business segments reporting to the CEO, with functional departments such as finance, HR, and operations supporting the segments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Specialty Polymer Formulations: Customized polymer solutions for automotive, healthcare, and electronics industries. Market share varies by application, but Avient is a major player. Competitors include LyondellBasell (LYB) and Dow (DOW).
- Color and Additive Systems: Provides colorants, additives, and masterbatches for plastics. Avient holds a significant market share in this sector. Competitors include Clariant (CLN.SW) and Ampacet.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The polymer materials industry is driven by demand from automotive, construction, packaging, and healthcare sectors. Trends include sustainability, lightweighting, and advanced materials.
Positioning
Avient is positioned as a specialty formulator providing customized solutions. Its competitive advantage lies in its technical expertise and broad product portfolio.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global polymer market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of USD. Avient captures a small portion but positioned well for future growth in niche areas.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong technical capabilities
- Diverse product portfolio
- Global presence
- Strong customer relationships
- Focus on sustainability
Weaknesses
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
- Dependence on cyclical industries
- Integration risks from acquisitions
- Limited pricing power in some segments
Opportunities
- Growing demand for sustainable materials
- Expanding into emerging markets
- Acquisitions of complementary businesses
- Innovation in advanced materials
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Regulatory changes
- Disruptive technologies
- Raw material shortages
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DOW
- LYB
- CCL.SW
- RPM
Competitive Landscape
Avient competes on innovation and customized solutions. Key competitors have a cost advantage due to larger scale, however, Avient is focused on higher-margin specialty applications.
Major Acquisitions
Clariant Masterbatches
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1560
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded portfolio, increased global presence, especially in Asia.
PolyOne Distribution
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 116
- Strategic Rationale: Strengthened reach to diverse customers
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical Growth will need to be researched in public filings
Future Projections: Future Projections will need to researched through analysts reports
Recent Initiatives: Focus on specialty applications and sustainability initiatives.
Summary
Avient is a specialty polymer formulator with a strong focus on customization and sustainability. Its diverse portfolio and global presence provide a solid foundation, but it faces challenges from raw material price volatility and competition. Recent acquisitions have expanded its reach, and future growth depends on capitalizing on sustainable material trends. While Avient's position is stable, careful management of costs and competition are crucial.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Investor Relations
- Analyst Reports (FactSet, S&P Capital IQ)
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
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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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