Avient (AVNT)
NYSEMaterialsChemicals - SpecialtySnapshot 2026-09-04
$43.40+1.14%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NYSEMaterialsChemicals - SpecialtySnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · AVNT
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | -1.6% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 4.5% |
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 6.2 percentage points less one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 40 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
AVNT — CFO transition
Dated 2026-04-27
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Jamie A. Beggs: Ms. Beggs resigned to pursue other professional opportunities.
Why it matters: A new CFO might change financial plans, which can affect investor trust.
Watch forNew CFO gives steady or better financial guidance.
Also watch forNew CFO issues lower financial guidance or raises concerns.
Why it matters: Exceeding this EPS target would show strong earnings growth and effective cost control.
Supportive ifQ2 adjusted EPS was above $0.89. This shows 11% growth from last year.
Worry ifQ2 adjusted EPS was below $0.89. This may show weakness in earnings growth.
Why it matters: Getting raw materials is key for production and meeting demand.
Watch forManagement says they have made big strides in securing raw material supplies.
Also watch forManagement says there are ongoing problems with getting raw materials.
Why it matters: Keeping this guidance shows trust in future earnings. This is true despite market problems.
Supportive ifManagement says full-year adjusted EPS guidance is unchanged. It remains at $2.93 to $3.17.
Worry ifManagement lowers full-year adjusted EPS guidance. It is now from $2.93 to $3.17.
Why it matters: If they exceed this guidance, it shows strong performance and growth.
Supportive ifManagement expects Q3 adjusted EPS to be above $0.89. This shows strong growth.
Worry ifQ3 adjusted EPS guidance remains at or below $0.89, suggesting growth may be slowing.
Why it matters: Keeping this margin shows good cost control and better productivity.
Supportive ifAdjusted EBITDA margin was above 18% in Q3.
Worry ifAdjusted EBITDA margin drops below 18%. This shows possible cost pressures.
Why it matters: Higher organic sales growth shows strong demand and good market strategies.
Supportive ifOrganic sales growth reported above 4.3% in Q3.
Worry ifOrganic sales growth drops below 4.3%. This shows possible market share loss.
Why it matters: Achieving this goal would improve the balance sheet and reduce financial risk.
Supportive ifManagement says they will pay back $100 million in total debt by year-end.
Worry ifDebt repayment is less than $100 million. This shows possible cash flow issues.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the same direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$195 on $10,000 · ±1.9% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $333 loss on $10,000 · 3.3% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $2,688 loss on $10,000 · 26.9% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.