AvientNYSE: AVNT

AVNT's gross profit margins have improved by over 70% in the last decade, indicating a shift to higher-margin specialty services. The company is focused on deleveraging, with share repurchases on hold until net debt-to-EBITDA reaches 2.5x, despite recent acquisitions. AVNT announced its 14th consecutive annual dividend increase, with a 5% hike, and aims to return to a safer payout ratio by 2026.

CLEVELAND , Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions, will host an Investor Day for the investment community on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 31, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Joe Di Salvo - Vice President, Treasurer & Investor Relations Ashish Khandpur - President & Chief Executive Officer Jamie Beggs - Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Frank Mitsch - Fermium Research David Huang - Deutsche Bank Michael Sison - Wells Fargo Laurence Alexander - Jefferies Vincent Andrews - Morgan Stanley Kristen Owen - Oppenheimer Mike Harrison - Seaport Research Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Avient Corporation's webcast to discuss the company's Third Quarter 2024 Results. My name is Michele, and I will be your operator for today.

Avient (AVNT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.65 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.63 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.57 per share a year ago.

Third quarter sales increased 8% over the prior year quarter to $815 million supported by broad-based growth across all regions and most end markets Third quarter GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $0.41 compared to $0.06 in the prior year quarter Third quarter adjusted EPS of $0.65 exceeded guidance of $0.62 and increased 14% over prior year quarter, driven by organic revenue growth and margin expansion in both segments, as well as lower interest expense 2024 full-year adjusted EPS guidance range narrowed to $2.63 to $2.67, from prior guidance range of $2.55 to $2.70; Revised guidance reflects 11% to 13% growth in adjusted EPS over the prior year Increased dividend 5% to $1.08, on an annualized basis, representing the fourteenth consecutive annual increase CLEVELAND , Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions, today announced its third quarter 2024 results. The company reported third quarter sales of $815.2 million compared to $753.7 million in the prior year quarter.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Avient (AVNT) have what it takes?

Avient (AVNT) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Avient (AVNT) have what it takes?

CLEVELAND , Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of twenty-seven cents ($0.27) per share on the common stock outstanding, representing the fourteenth consecutive annual increase. The $0.27 per share will be paid on January 8, 2025, to stockholders of record on December 13, 2024.