Avient posts strong Q3 2026 results and lifts full‑year adjusted EPS outlook
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Avient Corporation reported third‑quarter 2026 sales of $891 million, up 10.5% year‑over‑year, and GAAP EPS of $0.46 versus $0.36 a year earlier. Adjusted EPS rose 23% to $0.86, beating the $0.80 guidance. The company raised its full‑year adjusted EPS guidance to $3.22‑$3.32, up from $3.10‑$3.25, and narrowed adjusted EBITDA guidance to $593‑$603 million.
Why it matters
The company says the higher EPS guidance reflects continued sales momentum and margin expansion, which should support the stock’s valuation (the company expects). It also noted $100 million of debt repaid YTD and a share repurchase of 281,000 shares for about $10.9 million, improving balance‑sheet strength.
Key facts
- 1Q3 2026 sales grew 10.5% to $891 million sec.gov
- 2GAAP EPS for the quarter was $0.46, up from $0.36 in the prior‑year quarter sec.gov
- 3Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $0.86, a 23% increase over the prior‑year quarter sec.gov
- 4Full‑year adjusted EPS guidance was raised to $3.22‑$3.32, from $3.10‑$3.25 sec.gov
- 5Full‑year adjusted EBITDA guidance was narrowed to $593‑$603 million sec.gov
- 6Year‑to‑date debt reduction totaled $100 million, including $50 million repaid in Q3 sec.gov
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 12 of 12 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.