Avient Corporation (AVNT)
NYSE:AVNT
Want to see AVNT full AI Analyst Report?
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 23, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.89Last Year’s EPS
0.8Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced picture: management reported a modest Q1 adjusted EPS beat, slight margin expansion, a strong cash-flow outlook (> $200M) and specific growth momentum in packaging and electronics/high-performance computing. At the same time volumes were down, several end markets (consumer, industrial, transportation) remain soft, input-cost and freight inflation are significant, and second-half demand remains uncertain. Management emphasized disciplined execution, pricing actions and productivity to offset pressures and maintained full-year guidance.Company Guidance
Adjusted EPS Beat and Guidance
Reported adjusted EPS of $0.83 for Q1, modestly ahead of expectations; Q2 adjusted EPS outlook of $0.89. Full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $2.93 to $3.17, implying 4% to 12% growth versus prior year.
Margin Expansion and Productivity
Company-wide adjusted EBITDA margins expanded ~20 basis points in Q1 driven by productivity and pricing actions. Color, Additives & Inks achieved a 40 bps EBITDA margin improvement. Management highlighted prior-year productivity (~$40M) with ~$20M carryover helping offset wage inflation.
Free Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Strength
Company expects to generate more than $200 million of free cash flow in 2026, following a focus on cash and debt reduction in 2025 which contributed favorably to EPS.
Packaging End Market Strength
Packaging (~23% of company revenue) showed resilience: finished Q1 up low-single-digits versus strong prior-year comps (~7% growth in Q1 2025). Management expects mid- to high-single-digit growth in packaging for Q2, with Asia packaging up ~8% in Q1 and U.S. packaging roughly +1%.
Electronics / High-Performance Computing Momentum
Targeted growth vector in electronics and high-performance computing expected to exceed $40M in sales this year, adding roughly $10M in 2026 and having doubled over the last three years. Company is winning projects across wafer handling, connectors, and cable insulation.
Net Price Positive and Supply Actions
Management reported being net price positive each quarter during recent volatile periods and expects price/mix to be low-single-digits for the year. For Q2, the company has secured supply for the vast majority of raw materials and is largely hedged on energy.
Regional Growth & Share Gains
Asia grew ~2% in Q1 driven by packaging and telecommunications and secular electronics demand; building & construction finished Q1 up mid-single digits with share gains in commercial and data center infrastructure.
Maintained Full-Year EBITDA Guidance
Maintained adjusted EBITDA guidance of $555M to $585M, representing 2% to 7% growth year-over-year, indicating management confidence in ability to offset inflation and deliver earnings growth.
AVNT Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
AVNT Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 07, 2026 | $37.84 | $36.52 | -3.49% |
Feb 12, 2026 | $40.54 | $41.51 | +2.38% |
Nov 05, 2025 | $30.77 | $30.77 | 0.00% |
Aug 01, 2025 | $30.82 | $32.99 | +7.03% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
FAQ
When does Avient Corporation (AVNT) report earnings?
Avient Corporation (AVNT) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 23, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Avient Corporation (AVNT) earnings time?
Avient Corporation (AVNT) earnings time is at Jul 23, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
Where can I see when companies are reporting earnings?
You can see which companies are reporting today on our designated earnings calendar.
What companies are reporting earnings today?
You can see a list of the companies which are reporting today on TipRanks earnings calendar.
What is AVNT EPS forecast?
AVNT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.89.