# Avient Corporation (AVNT)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/AVNT · data as of 2026-10-15 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Avient Corporation (AVNT), nexqual.com/AVNT" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 39 (+0.39% on the day) · last close of Oct 15, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 38.85 · day 38.73–39.66 · 52w 27.48–46.64 · market cap $3.58B · NYQ

## Key facts
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.38 on a 1–5 scale) (8 analysts), mean target USD 50 (range 44–56).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +29.1% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -13.2% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 0.8, revenue estimate $858M.

## Analysts
Consensus Buy (mean 2.38 on a 1–5 scale), 8 analysts; mean target USD 50 (low 44, high 56).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | Barclays | Initiated | Equal-Weight | $44 |
| 2026-08-07 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Overweight | $47 → $48 |
| 2026-08-07 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Buy | $44 → $50 |

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +29.1% | -13.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +29.2% | -2.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 36.2% | 38.0% |
| Max drawdown | -25.7% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -51.1% (Nov 2021→Oct 2022) |

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## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/AVNT · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt