10-K · February 17, 2026
Avient reported fiscal 2025 revenue of $3,260.2 million (up 0.6% vs. 2024) while operating income declined to $203.5 million (down 38.2%) and diluted EPS fell to $0.89 from $1.84 in 2024. The company generated stronger…
Earnings analysis · 10-Q
AVNT earnings analysis
Filed May 7, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
The latest report
Avient Corporation's Q1 2026 report highlights solid revenue growth of 2.5% year-over-year, totaling $847 million, and a significant recovery in profitability with EPS rising to $0.61 from a loss of $0.22 in Q1 2025.…
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Avient Corporation's Q1 2026 report highlights solid revenue growth of 2.5% year-over-year, totaling $847 million, and a significant recovery in profitability with EPS rising to $0.61 from a loss of $0.22 in Q1 2025. The company's structural improvements and cost-saving measures have contributed to a notable increase in operating income and gross margins, indicating a positive trajectory despite some market challenges.
Gross and operating margin
How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.
One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.
From revenue to operating profit
Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.
Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.
How we read each report
Our analysis across the last few reports.
Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.
Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $0.61
- Segment
- Color, Additives and Inks
- Segment
- Specialty Engineered Materials
What stood out
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Revenue Growth
Total revenue for Q1 2026 was $847 million, a 2.5% increase from $826.6 million in Q1 2025.
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Significant EPS Recovery
Diluted EPS for Q1 2026 was $0.61, a turnaround from a loss of $0.22 in Q1 2025.
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Improved Operating Income
Operating income saw a dramatic rise to $95.8 million in Q1 2026, up from just $0.7 million in Q1 2025.
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Cost Savings Boost Margins
Gross margin increased to 32.2% in Q1 2026, up from 31.8% in Q1 2025.
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Decrease in SGA Expenses
Selling and administrative expenses fell by $85.7 million due to strategic restructuring efforts.
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Strengthened Liquidity Position
Liquidity was $917.9 million as of March 31, 2026, down from $1,000.8 million but still robust.
What to watch
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Foreign Currency Impact
Sales excluding foreign currency effects decreased by 2.0%, indicating vulnerability to fluctuations.
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Challenging End Markets
Sales declines were noted in consumer, transportation, and industrial markets, affecting growth potential.
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Planned Capital Expenditures
The company anticipates continued fiscal pressures from environmental remediation payments and restructuring costs.
Management's outlook
Full-year adjusted EPS guidance maintained at $2.93 to $3.17.
Earlier filings 4
10-Q · November 5, 2024
Avient reported Q3 sales of $815.2 million, up 8.2% year-over-year, with gross margin improving to 32.1% and operating income rising to $77.2 million. Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.41 (vs. $0.06 prior…
10-Q · May 7, 2024
Avient reported Q1 sales of $829.0 million, down $16.7 million or 2.0% versus Q1 2023, while gross margin expanded to 33.6% from 29.3% and operating income rose to $94.0 million (a 64.6% increase). Diluted EPS from…
10-K · February 20, 2024
Avient positions itself as a specialty materials company focused on four strategic pillars: specialization, globalization, operational excellence and commercial excellence, and is emphasizing sustainability and product…
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