AVNTBasic Materials · Specialty ChemicalsThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering Avient Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $50 — +7.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 94 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Avient Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (99): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Volatility (42): The share price moves around a lot.
Size (26): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AVNT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +7.9% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $44 → $50 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $47 → $48 |
| 8 June 2026 | Truist Securities | Initiates | Buy | $44 |
| 8 June 2026 | Truist Securities | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Keybanc | Downgrade | Sector Weight | — |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 9 Jan 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 17 Sept 2025 | Keybanc | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 4 Aug 2025 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 May 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 May 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 9 Apr 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 18 Feb 2025 | Seaport Global | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 14 Feb 2025 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 Feb 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 5 Dec 2024 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 18 Oct 2024 | Seaport Global | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 15 Oct 2024 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. AVNT appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 32% of US stocks
Cheaper than 65% of US stocks
Cheaper than 51% of US stocks
Cheaper than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
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Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Avient reported Q2 earnings that rose 20% and topped estimates, driven by organic sales growth and margin expansion. The company also raised its 2026 earnings and EBITDA guidance.
Why it matters — AVNT watchers would care because the earnings beat and higher upcoming guidance signal improved expected performance for the company.
Zacks Investment Research published an analysis examining whether Avient (AVNT) has the characteristics to be a strong pick for momentum investors.
Why it matters — The article directly assesses Avient's appeal to momentum-focused investors, a key shareholder group for the stock.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted four value stocks with low PEG ratios, strong earnings growth prospects, and favorable value scores, noting their potential beyond traditional P/E screens. The article focuses on value-driven stock selection rather than reporting a specific company event.
Why it matters — AVNT watchers would care because the article's value-stock screening criteria could indicate whether Avient is among stocks identified as attractively valued for potential returns.
Avient reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $0.96, which CEO Ashish Khandpur said was $0.09 above expectations. The outperformance was driven by stronger-than-anticipated volume growth, pricing actions, and productivity initiatives.
Why it matters — A $0.09 earnings beat with contributions from volume, pricing, and productivity signals stronger-than-expected operational performance for the quarter.
Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Avient Corporation's (AVNT) Q2 2026 earnings call. The item indicates the earnings call transcript is available for review.
Why it matters — An investor watching AVNT would care because the earnings call transcript provides direct commentary on the company's quarterly performance and outlook.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Avient Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $50, with estimates ranging from $46 to $56. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 7 analysts covering Avient Corp., 5 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Avient Corp. 94 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Avient Corp. ranks 94 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +7.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Avient Corp. 94 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Avient Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AVNT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $46 to $56 over the next 12 months.
Avient Corp. returned +32.4% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Avient Corporation is a global leader in specialty materials and polymer solutions, renowned for its expertise in formulating advanced composites, engineered polymers, and color and additive systems. The company addresses complex material science challenges by creating high-performance and environmentally conscious materials that serve a broad range of industries, including automotive, building and construction, consumer goods, healthcare, packaging, electronics, and transportation. Formed through the consolidation of legacy companies and rebranded from PolyOne in 2020, Avient has steadily expanded its capabilities and portfolio, particularly in areas such as sustainable materials, performance fibers, and specialty engineered solutions.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 13 Aug 2026): "AVNT Q2 Earnings Top Estimates on Organic Growth, Guidance Up". Avient reported Q2 earnings that rose 20% and topped estimates, driven by organic sales growth and margin expansion. The company also raised its 2026 earnings and EBITDA guidance.
Avient Corporation is a global leader in specialty materials and polymer solutions, renowned for its expertise in formulating advanced composites, engineered polymers, and color and additive systems. The company addresses complex material science challenges by creating high-performance and environmentally conscious materials that serve a broad range of industries, including automotive, building and construction, consumer goods, healthcare, packaging, electronics, and transportation. Formed through the consolidation of legacy companies and rebranded from PolyOne in 2020, Avient has steadily expanded its capabilities and portfolio, particularly in areas such as sustainable materials, performance fibers, and specialty engineered solutions. Notably, Avient owns Dyneema®, recognized as the world’s strongest fiber, used in both industrial and protective applications. With a global footprint encompassing over 130 facilities in more than 40 countries and a workforce of over 9,000 employees, Avient delivers custom materials and innovative technologies that enable customers to meet stringent performance and sustainability standards. Avient’s solutions are integral to developing differentiated products that respond to rapidly evolving market trends, emphasizing both innovation and responsible resource use.
CEO Dr. Ashish K. Khandpur Ph.D. · 9,000 employees · United States · https://www.avient.com