Organic sales growth - Co said organic sales growth in both segments was driven by market share gains, new product innovation and pricing actions
Margin expansion - Co said adjusted EBITDA margins expanded by 110 basis points to a record high 18.3% due to productivity improvements and strong execution
Proactive inflation and supply chain management - Co said proactive management of inflation and supply chain disruptions contributed to profitable growth
Raised outlook for 2026
Avient raises 2026 full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $3.10-$3.25 from $2.93-$3.17
Company increases 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $575-$603 mln
Avient expects to repay $100-$150 mln of debt during 2026
Analyst coverage and valuation
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 7 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the specialty chemicals peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Avient Corp is $47.00, about 23.9% above its August 5 closing price of $37.92
The stock recently traded at 12 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 12 three months ago
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