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Avient (AVNT)
NYSE:AVNT
AVNT Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
2 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
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AVNT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$40.25
▲(22.49% Upside)
| Highest Price Target$42.00 | Average Price Target$40.25 | Lowest Price Target$37.00 |
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Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
TipRanks
$37
Hold
12.60%
Upside
Downgraded
08/03/25
Avient's overall stock score reflects its stable financial performance and positive corporate events. However, mixed technical analysis and valuation indicators, along with ongoing challenges in profit margins and consumer market weaknesses, temper the outlook. The company's strategic initiatives and debt reduction plans provide a positive long-term perspective.
Robert W. Baird
$43→$37
Hold
12.60%
Upside
Reiterated
08/04/25
Oppenheimer
$41
Buy
24.77%
Upside
Reiterated
08/04/25
Wells Fargo
$42
Buy
27.81%
Upside
Reiterated
08/04/25
Avient's Resilience and Strategic Initiatives Drive Buy Rating Amid Challenging Macroeconomic EnvironmentWe reiterate our OW rating on AVNT and raise our 2025E estimates, thanks to margin improvement and cash flow generation despite a challenging macro environment. We maintain our PT of $42 based on 9x 2026E EV/EBITDA.
Morgan Stanley
$41
Hold
24.77%
Upside
Reiterated
08/01/25
Cautious Outlook for Avient: Hold Rating Amid Mixed Financial Performance and Limited Upside PotentialWe expect a positive response to results and outlook. 2Q sales and segment operating income were modestly above both MSe and consensus, with lower than expected corporate expense supporting the operating income beat. 3Q EPS guidance of $0.70 is ahead of the company has narrowed full year guidance to $545M-$560M (from: $540M-$570M), just a -0.5% decrease at the midpoint. The company expects 2H demand trends will be similar to 1H, though sees some margin expansion driven by increased productivity and cost control. Avient's 2Q EBITDA was 2% above consensus and the 3Q EPS outlook of $0.70 is 4% above $0.67 consensus.
Jefferies
$60→$40
Buy
21.73%
Upside
Reiterated
04/06/25
Seaport Global
$56
Buy
70.42%
Upside
Upgraded
02/18/25
Deutsche Bank
$45→$50
Buy
52.16%
Upside
Reiterated
02/14/25
Ranks
Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Action
Any
TipRanks
$37
Hold
12.60%
Upside
Downgraded
08/03/25
Avient's overall stock score reflects its stable financial performance and positive corporate events. However, mixed technical analysis and valuation indicators, along with ongoing challenges in profit margins and consumer market weaknesses, temper the outlook. The company's strategic initiatives and debt reduction plans provide a positive long-term perspective.
Robert W. Baird
$43→$37
Hold
12.60%
Upside
Reiterated
08/04/25
Oppenheimer
$41
Buy
24.77%
Upside
Reiterated
08/04/25
Wells Fargo
$42
Buy
27.81%
Upside
Reiterated
08/04/25
Avient's Resilience and Strategic Initiatives Drive Buy Rating Amid Challenging Macroeconomic EnvironmentWe reiterate our OW rating on AVNT and raise our 2025E estimates, thanks to margin improvement and cash flow generation despite a challenging macro environment. We maintain our PT of $42 based on 9x 2026E EV/EBITDA.
Morgan Stanley
$41
Hold
24.77%
Upside
Reiterated
08/01/25
Cautious Outlook for Avient: Hold Rating Amid Mixed Financial Performance and Limited Upside PotentialWe expect a positive response to results and outlook. 2Q sales and segment operating income were modestly above both MSe and consensus, with lower than expected corporate expense supporting the operating income beat. 3Q EPS guidance of $0.70 is ahead of the company has narrowed full year guidance to $545M-$560M (from: $540M-$570M), just a -0.5% decrease at the midpoint. The company expects 2H demand trends will be similar to 1H, though sees some margin expansion driven by increased productivity and cost control. Avient's 2Q EBITDA was 2% above consensus and the 3Q EPS outlook of $0.70 is 4% above $0.67 consensus.
Jefferies
$60→$40
Buy
21.73%
Upside
Reiterated
04/06/25
Seaport Global
$56
Buy
70.42%
Upside
Upgraded
02/18/25
Deutsche Bank
$45→$50
Buy
52.16%
Upside
Reiterated
02/14/25
Best Analysts Covering Avient
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
23/37 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+3.12%
reiterated a xxx
rating 7 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 62.16% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +3.12% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
20/37 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+3.50%
reiterated a xxx
rating 7 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 54.05% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +3.50% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
19/37 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+13.92%
reiterated a buy rating 7 days ago
Copying Michael Sison's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 51.35% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +13.92% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
14/37 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+9.72%
reiterated a xxx
rating 7 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 37.84% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +9.72% per trade.
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AVNT Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Strong Buy
1
1
1
0
0
Buy
5
4
7
7
6
Hold
7
8
7
8
7
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
13
13
15
15
13
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
AVNT Financial Forecast
AVNT Stock Forecast FAQ
What is AVNT’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Avient’s 12-month average price target is 40.25.
What is AVNT’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Avient has 22.49% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
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Is AVNT a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Avient has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Avient’s price target?
The average price target for Avient is 40.25. This is based on 4 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $42.00 ,the lowest forecast is $37.00. The average price target represents 22.49% Increase from the current price of $32.86.
The highest analyst price target is $42.00 ,the lowest forecast is $37.00. The average price target represents 22.49% Increase from the current price of $32.86.
What do analysts say about Avient?
Avient’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 4 Wall Streets Analysts.
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