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Sep 30, 2024

Avient Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Reported an 8% increase in sales and adjusted EPS exceeding guidance, driven by organic revenue growth and margin expansion.

Key Takeaways

Avient announced strong third quarter 2024 results, with sales increasing 8% to $815 million and adjusted EPS of $0.65, exceeding guidance. The company narrowed its full-year adjusted EPS guidance range to $2.63 to $2.67.

Third quarter sales increased 8% year-over-year to $815 million.

GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $0.41, compared to $0.06 in the prior year quarter.

Adjusted EPS of $0.65 exceeded guidance and increased 14% year-over-year.

Full-year adjusted EPS guidance range narrowed to $2.63 to $2.67, reflecting 11% to 13% growth.

Total Revenue
$815M
Previous year: $754M
+8.2%
EPS
$0.65
Previous year: $0.57
+14.0%
Adjusted Gross margin
32.06%
Previous year: 31.2%
+2.8%
Gross Profit
$261M
Previous year: $195M
+33.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$506M
Previous year: $440M
+15.0%
Free Cash Flow
$46.1M
Previous year: $40.4M
+14.1%
Total Assets
$6.05B
Previous year: $5.79B
+4.4%

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Forward Guidance

Avient narrowed its full-year guidance, expecting adjusted EBITDA of $525 million to $530 million and adjusted EPS between $2.63 to $2.67.