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25 items- INSIDERSEC Form 4 filed by Avient Corporation4 - AVIENT CORP (0001122976) (Issuer)
- PRAvient Names George T. Clark Director of Investor RelationsCLEVELAND, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, today announced that George T. Clark, CFA, has joined the company as Director of Investor Relations, effective October 12, 2026. Mr. Clark reports to Giuseppe (Joe) Di Salvo, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.Mr. Clark will be responsible for leading all investor relations activities and serve as the primary point of contact for Avient's investment community. He succeeds Mr. Di Salvo as the company's investor relations contact following Mr. Di Salvo's appointment as Chief Financial Officer.Mr. Clark brings more than a decade of experience across buy-side investment ma
- INSIDERSEC Form 3 filed by Avient Corporation3 - AVIENT CORP (0001122976) (Issuer)
- ANALYSTBarclays initiated coverage on Avient with a new price targetBarclays initiated coverage of Avient with a rating of Equal Weight and set a new price target of $44.00
- SECSEC Form 8-K filed by Avient Corporation8-K - AVIENT CORP (0001122976) (Filer)
- PRAvient Appoints Mike Frank as Chief Executive OfficerRichard H. Fearon Appointed Non-Executive Chairman of the BoardReaffirms Full Year and Third Quarter 2026 Financial GuidanceCLEVELAND, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Mike Frank as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Frank, who has served as CEO of UPL Corporation ("UPL") since 2022, succeeds Dr. Ashish K. Khandpur, who has stepped down from his role and will remain in an advisory capacity through December 31, 2026 to help facilitate a seamless transition. In connection with this appointment, the Board has e
- PRAvient Announces Sixteenth Consecutive Annual Dividend IncreaseCLEVELAND, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of twenty-eight and a quarter cents ($0.2825) per share on the common stock outstanding, representing the sixteenth consecutive annual increase.The $0.2825 per share will be paid on January 7, 2027, to stockholders of record on December 11, 2026. On an annualized basis, the dividend will increase from $1.10 to $1.13 per share on the common stock outstanding."We are pleased to increase our dividend for the sixteenth consecutive year," said Dr. Ashish Khandpur, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Avient Corpor
- INSIDERDirector Wulfsohn William A was granted 958 shares (SEC Form 4)4 - AVIENT CORP (0001122976) (Issuer)
- INSIDERDirector Verduin Patricia was granted 958 shares, increasing direct ownership by 3% to 29,376 units (SEC Form 4)4 - AVIENT CORP (0001122976) (Issuer)
- INSIDERDirector Preete Kerry J was granted 958 shares (SEC Form 4)4 - AVIENT CORP (0001122976) (Issuer)
- INSIDERDirector Nicolas Ernest was granted 958 shares (SEC Form 4)4 - AVIENT CORP (0001122976) (Issuer)
- INSIDERDirector Mink Kim Ann was granted 958 shares (SEC Form 4)4 - AVIENT CORP (0001122976) (Issuer)
- INSIDERDirector Jellison William R was granted 958 shares, increasing direct ownership by 4% to 28,132 units (SEC Form 4)4 - AVIENT CORP (0001122976) (Issuer)
- INSIDERDirector Green Neil was granted 958 shares, increasing direct ownership by 9% to 11,378 units (SEC Form 4)4 - AVIENT CORP (0001122976) (Issuer)
- INSIDERDirector Fearon Richard H was granted 958 shares, increasing direct ownership by 0.64% to 150,073 units (SEC Form 4)4 - AVIENT CORP (0001122976) (Issuer)
- INSIDERDirector Lin Sandra Beach was granted 958 shares, increasing direct ownership by 8% to 13,131 units (SEC Form 4)4 - AVIENT CORP (0001122976) (Issuer)
- INSIDERDirector Abernathy Robert E was granted 958 shares, increasing direct ownership by 2% to 42,878 units (SEC Form 4)4 - AVIENT CORP (0001122976) (Issuer)
- PRAvient to Hold Third Quarter 2026 Conference CallCLEVELAND, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, intends to release its third quarter 2026 earnings before the market opens on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The company will then host a webcast with a slide presentation at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.The webcast can be viewed live at avient.com/investors, or by clicking on the webcast link here. Conference call participants in the question and answer session should pre-register using the link at avient.com/investors, or here, to receive the dial-in number and personal PIN. This information is required to access the conference call. The question and answer
- SECSEC Form 10-Q filed by Avient Corporation10-Q - AVIENT CORP (0001122976) (Filer)
- PRAvient Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results; Increases Full-Year GuidanceSecond quarter sales grew 5.8% to $917 million, driven by 4.3% organic sales growth and 1.5% favorable foreign exchange, with organic growth in both business segmentsSecond quarter GAAP EPS of $0.70 compared to $0.57 in the prior year quarterSecond quarter adjusted EPS grew 20% over the prior year to $0.96; exceeded adjusted EPS guidance of $0.89, primarily driven by better-than-expected organic volume growthStrong cash flow generation in the quarter supported $50 million of debt repayment; expect to repay a total of $100 to $150 million during the full year 2026Increasing 2026 full year adjusted EPS guidance range to $3.10 to $3.25 from previous guidance of $2.93 to $3.17; updated full year
- SECAvient Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits8-K - AVIENT CORP (0001122976) (Filer)
- PRAvient Announces Quarterly DividendCLEVELAND, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of twenty-seven and a half cents ($0.275) per share on the common stock outstanding, to be paid on October 7, 2026, to stockholders of record on September 11, 2026. About AvientOur purpose at Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT) is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. Our local touch and customer engagement, combined with our global presence, allows us to serve customers with agility. We
- PRAvient to Hold Second Quarter 2026 Conference CallCLEVELAND, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE:AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, intends to release its second quarter 2026 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The company will then host a webcast with a slide presentation at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The webcast can be viewed live at avient.com/investors, or by clicking on the webcast link here. Conference call participants in the question and answer session should pre-register using the link at avient.com/investors, or here, to receive the dial-in number and personal PIN. This information is requi
- INSIDERDirector Wulfsohn William A was granted 1,049 shares (SEC Form 4)4 - AVIENT CORP (0001122976) (Issuer)
- INSIDERDirector Verduin Patricia was granted 1,049 shares, increasing direct ownership by 4% to 28,418 units (SEC Form 4)4 - AVIENT CORP (0001122976) (Issuer)
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7 questionsWhat does Avient Corporation do?
Avient Corporation provides specialized polymer materials, services, and solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, and Asia. It operates in three segments: Color, Additives and Inks; Specialty Engineered Materials; and Distribution. The Color, Additives and Inks segment offers specialized color and additive concentrates in solid and liquid form for thermoplastics; dispersions for thermosets; and specialty inks, plastisols, and vinyl slush molding solutions. The Specialty Engineered Materials segment provides specialty polymer formulations, services, and solutions...Where does AVNT stock trade?
Avient Corporation (AVNT) is listed on NYSE.What sector and industry is AVNT in?
Avient Corporation operates in the Industrials sector, Major Chemicals industry.Does AVNT pay a dividend?
Yes. AVNT's next ex-dividend date is 2026-12-11 with a declared cash dividend of $0.28 per share, payable 2027-01-07.What are analysts saying about AVNT?
Avient Corporation has had 8 recent analyst actions on file. The most recent action was from Barclays: Equal Weight with a $4400.00 price target on 2026-10-13. Recent price targets range from $4300.00 to $4800.00.What companies are similar to AVNT?
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