Avient Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) has appointed Neil Green and Ernest Nicolas as independent directors, increasing its Board to 12 members. This move aims to enhance the company's expertise in digital technology and global supply chain. Green, previously with Otis Worldwide and Intel, brings a strong background in digital strategy, while Nicolas, from Rockwell Automation, is an expert in supply chain operations. Avient expects revenues of $4.6 to $4.7 billion in 2021, focusing on sustainable solutions including light-weighting and barrier technologies.

Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) reported strong Q2 2021 results, achieving GAAP EPS of $0.74, up from $0.25 year-over-year. Sales reached $1.235 billion, a 42% increase, driven by robust demand, especially in consumer applications which rose 67%. Adjusted EPS also soared 107% to $0.87. The company highlights successful integration of Clariant Masterbatch and the recent acquisition of Magna Colours Ltd., enhancing its sustainable solutions portfolio. For Q3, projected sales are $1.15 billion and adjusted EPS at $0.68, while full-year estimates are raised to $4.6-$4.7 billion in revenue and $3.00 adjusted EPS.

Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2125 per share, payable on October 7, 2021, to shareholders on record by September 17, 2021. The company projects revenues of $4.3 billion for 2021, emphasizing its commitment to providing specialized and sustainable material solutions. Avient focuses on innovative technologies to enhance product longevity and reduce environmental impact through lightweight materials and improved recyclability.

Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) has announced an innovative approach to fabric coloring that significantly enhances sustainability. Utilizing solution dyeing, this method reduces water usage by up to 90% and energy consumption by 60%, while also lowering CO₂ emissions. The global synthetic fibers market is set to grow from $62.7 billion in 2021 to $99.8 billion by 2025 at a CAGR of 6.6%. Avient aims to meet the increasing demand for sustainable solutions across various industries.

Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) announced the acquisition of Magna Colours Ltd. for $48 million. Magna specializes in sustainable, water-based inks for the textile screen printing industry. This acquisition aligns with Avient's strategy to enhance its portfolio in sustainable solutions, particularly as demand for eco-friendly products increases. The integration of Magna's offerings with Avient's existing specialty inks, including brands like Wilflex® and Rutland®, is expected to drive growth as live events resume post-COVID. Expected revenues for Avient in 2021 are $4.3 billion.

Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) plans to release its second quarter 2021 earnings on July 30, 2021, before market opening. Following the release, a webcast with a slide presentation will take place at 8:00 a.m. ET. Interested participants can access the webcast via Avient's investor website. The company anticipates 2021 revenues of $4.3 billion and emphasizes its focus on sustainable material solutions that address customer challenges. Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and holds various certifications, including ACC Responsible Care®.

Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) has partnered with Oceanworks to enhance the use of recycled ocean plastics in product formulations. This collaboration follows the 2020 launch of reSound R recycled content thermoplastic elastomers, aimed at helping brands meet their sustainability objectives. Oceanworks will provide source validation for these materials, ensuring transparency in the supply chain. This initiative supports Avient's sustainability goals and expands its portfolio of specialized materials, with expected revenue for 2021 projected at $4.3 billion.

Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) has appointed Dr. Vinod Purayath as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, effective June 1, 2021. With nearly 20 years of experience in R&D, Dr. Purayath will drive the development of sustainable technologies globally. His previous roles include technical leadership at SanDisk and Vice President at SunRise Memory. Expected 2021 revenues for Avient are $4.3 billion, focusing on solutions that minimize environmental impact through innovative materials. This leadership change is seen as a major step in enhancing Avient's R&D strategy.