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Avient Corp(AVNT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
3-STAR RATING
REGULAR BUY
BUY for 5 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+4.65% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$45.47
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AVNT

11/06/2026: AVNT (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 5 days. Simulated Profits (4.65%). Updated daily EoD!

Avient Corp is a specialized material solutions provider that has transitioned from a commodity-based plastics company into a firm focused on high-performance formulations and sustainable technology. Its strength lies in a service-oriented business model that creates value through customized colorants, additives, and advanced materials. The company's primary growth opportunity centers on expanding its footprint in high-growth niches like medical, defense, and circular economy plastics. Investors should monitor the impact of raw material cost volatility, debt-related execution risks, and cyclical demand in its key end markets. The stock may suit dividend-focused or value-oriented investors looking for exposure to specialty chemical innovation and material science trends.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is largely driven by M&A, making organic growth patterns more difficult to forecast.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often trades based on broader industrial cycles rather than short-term price momentum.
Value investorStrong fitThe company's focus on specialized niches often allows for reasonable valuation relative to its high-margin potential.
Dividend investorStrong fitAvient provides a consistent and reliable dividend profile suitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitExposure to raw material volatility and industrial cycles introduces moderate levels of market risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highFeedstock costs can fluctuate significantly based on global energy prices.
Valuation riskMediumThe market valuation depends on successful integration of high-value acquisitions.
Competition risk (specialty chemicals)Medium / highCompetition from global chemical giants requires constant innovation to defend margins.
Business qualityStrongThe pivot to high-margin specialty chemicals improves the underlying business franchise quality.
Dividend incomeMediumDividend sustainability depends on managing debt loads from past acquisitions.
Execution riskMediumMaterial portfolio shifts and M&A integration require disciplined management execution.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 6.34%
Avg. Invested days 30
Today’s Advisory Regular Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
AVNT receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
AVNT has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 6.0%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-51.7%), moderate revenue growth (+0.6%), soft profitability (net margin 2.5%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
AVNT's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (6.0% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is AVNT's strongest growth driver at +44.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+0.6%, moderate) and earnings growth (-51.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 106.8% and approximately 99.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.86%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 12.89%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 6.20%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 5.89%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.50%
State Street Corp 4.19%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
AVNT generates approximately $325 of gross profit, $62 of operating income, and $60 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins explain the 2-star rating, with solid cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 25.16%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
AVNT has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.17B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 23.32
1Y Target Price 52.25
Price to earnings Ratio 23.32
1Y Target Price 52.25
Volume (30-day avg) 890.2K shares
Beta 1.25
52 Weeks Range 26.64 - 49.08
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 26.64 - 49.08
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.43%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.95

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Color, Additives and InksSpecialized dyes, functional additives, and digital printing inks.Provides essential ingredients that add color and performance to everyday plastic products.
Specialized Engineered MaterialsHigh-performance polymers, composites, and fiber materials.Supplies advanced materials used to make cars lighter and medical devices more durable.

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 2026-11-04
When Before Market
Estimate 0.81
Actual 0.86

Profitability

Profit Margin 5.27%
Operating Margin (TTM) 11.41%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.35%
Return on Equity (TTM) 7.5%

Valuation

Trailing PE 23.32
Forward PE 12.84
Enterprise Value 5.55B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.22
Enterprise Value 5.55B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.22
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.63
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.57
Shares Outstanding 91.75M
Shares Floating 91.10M
Shares Outstanding 91.75M
Shares Floating 91.10M
Percent Insiders 0.86
Percent Institutions 106.76

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

Information icon Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.

Net Income (Profit)

Information icon Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.

Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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