Avient Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Avient Corporation announced its first quarter 2023 results, with sales of $846 million. GAAP EPS was $0.23, and adjusted EPS was $0.63, exceeding guidance. The company maintained its full-year adjusted EBITDA and EPS guidance.
First quarter sales of $846 million in line with guidance
Adjusted EPS of $0.63 exceeded guidance of $0.55, driven by better-than-projected margins in both segments
Full year adjusted EBITDA and EPS guidance of $530 million and $2.40, respectively, maintained given present macroeconomic uncertainty
Sustainability Investor Day to be held on September 20th will highlight Avient’s sustainable solutions portfolio and growth opportunities
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Forward Guidance
The company expects second quarter sales and adjusted EPS of $845 million and $0.60, respectively, and is maintaining its previous full year guidance of adjusted EBITDA and EPS of $530 million and $2.40.
Positive Outlook
- Slightly higher margins projected for the second quarter compared to initial projections.
- Focus on executing long-term strategy.
- Increasing customer and employee engagement.
- Optimizing cost structure by capturing additional synergies from the Clariant acquisition.
- Minimizing working capital.
Challenges Ahead
- Global demand conditions continue to be challenged by negative consumer sentiment.
- Rising interest rates.
- Inflation.
- Customers in Europe and the Americas remain cautious and are managing inventory levels tightly.
- China’s re-opening is progressing at a measured pace.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income