Update shared on18 Sep 2025
Fair value Increased 2.98%Analysts have raised Avient’s price target to $43.25, citing increased confidence in the new CEO’s strategic focus on high-growth markets, anticipated organic growth, and recovery potential in cyclical end markets.
Analyst Commentary
- Increased optimism due to the new CEO's strategic focus on high-growth platforms and markets.
- Expectations that Avient can achieve 4%-5% organic growth, which could lead to a re-rating of shares.
- Recognition that approximately half of Avient's end markets are currently at cyclical lows, providing potential for future recovery.
- Optionality for demand improvement in key segments including consumer durables, construction, and automotive.
- Bullish analysts highlighting management changes and growth initiatives as catalysts for outperformance.
What's in the News
- No shares were repurchased between April 1, 2025 and June 30, 2025; cumulative buyback remains at 35,795,155 shares (40.29%) for $989.23 million under the program announced in 2008.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for Avient
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen slightly from $42.00 to $43.25.
- The Net Profit Margin for Avient has risen from 8.62% to 9.20%.
- The Future P/E for Avient has fallen slightly from 15.94x to 15.43x.
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