Avient reported a strong second quarter with sales growth and adjusted EPS exceeding expectations. Consolidated sales expanded for the first time in seven quarters, with contributions from both Color, Additives and Inks, and Specialty Engineered Materials segments. The company is increasing its full-year adjusted EPS guidance range.
Second quarter sales grew to $850 million, a 3% increase over the prior year quarter.
Second quarter GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $0.36 compared to $0.24 in the prior year quarter.
Second quarter adjusted EPS of $0.76 exceeded guidance of $0.71 and increased 21% over prior year quarter.
The company is increasing 2024 full-year adjusted EPS guidance range to $2.55 to $2.70, from prior guidance of $2.50 to $2.65.
The company expects adjusted EPS of $0.62 for the third quarter, a 9% increase over the prior year. Revised full-year guidance for adjusted EBITDA is now $515 million to $540 million, and the revised range for adjusted EPS is between $2.55 to $2.70.
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