Avantis to distribute $40M in $AVNT rewards for season 3, 4% of supply over 5 months

Avantis to distribute $40M in $AVNT rewards for season 3, 4% of supply over 5 months

On September 17, 2025, Keybanc analyst Aleksey Yefremov initiated coverage on Avient (AVNT) with an Overweight rating and a price target of $48.00 USD, signaling a positive outlook for the company. This development underscores renewed investor confidence in Avient, which manufactures and sells various chemical and plastic-based products to designers and plastic processors.

Recent analyst ratings and price targets have varied. On August 4, 2025, Baird analyst Ben Kallo maintained a Neutral rating, lowering the price target from $43.00 to $37.00 USD. Morgan Stanley analyst Angel Castillo maintained an Equal-Weight rating, lowering the price target from $51.00 to $41.00 USD on May 12, 2025. Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison maintained an Overweight rating, raising the price target from $39.00 to $42.00 USD on May 7, 2025.

The average one-year price target for Avient from 9 analysts is $43.44, with a high estimate of $51.00 and a low estimate of $37.00. The consensus brokerage recommendation is "Outperform," with an average rating of 2.0. GuruFocus estimates a GF Value of $40.19 for Avient in one year, suggesting a potential upside of 12.36% from the current price of $35.77.

Avient Corp's product portfolio includes concentrated color and ink blends, plastic resins, and specialized polymer materials used in various industries such as food packaging, construction, transportation, cosmetics, and healthcare. The company operates in two segments: Color, Additives and Inks, and Specialty Engineered Materials.

Avient's recent financial performance has been supported by its strong distribution segment and significant revenue from the United States. The company's latest developments, including Keybanc's positive outlook, could attract more investor attention and potentially drive stock value.