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Avient Corp (AVNT)

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$37.23
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Profit since last BUY3.42%
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08/28/2025: AVNT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Number of Analysts

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6 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $42

1 Year Target Price $42

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$42 Target price
52w Low $27.64
Current$37.23
52w High $53.58

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -24.72%
Avg. Invested days 26
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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

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Avient Corp

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Company Overview

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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.

business area logo 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 logo 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

overview logo 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 logo 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

competitor logo 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.

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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.

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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
Full time employees 9200

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.