Avient (US:AVNT) ZACKSยท2025-07-25 15:01Company Overview - Avient (AVNT) is expected to report a year-over-year increase in earnings, with a projected quarterly earnings of $0.78 per share, reflecting a +2.6% change, and revenues of $851.39 million, up 0.2% from the previous year [3][12] Earnings Expectations - The earnings report is anticipated to be released on August 1, and the stock may rise if the results exceed expectations, while a miss could lead to a decline [2][12] - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 1.66% lower in the last 30 days, indicating a reassessment by analysts [4] Earnings Surprise Prediction - The Most Accurate Estimate for Avient is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, resulting in an Earnings ESP of -1.22%, which suggests a bearish outlook from analysts [12] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), complicating predictions for an earnings beat [12] Historical Performance - In the last reported quarter, Avient had an earnings surprise of +1.33%, with actual earnings of $0.76 per share against an expectation of $0.75 [13] - Over the past four quarters, Avient has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times [14] Industry Context - Huntsman (HUN), a competitor in the Zacks Chemical - Diversified industry, is expected to report a loss of $0.15 per share, marking a year-over-year decline of -207.1%, with revenues projected at $1.48 billion, down 5.8% [18] - Huntsman's consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 35.3% in the last 30 days, but it currently has an Earnings ESP of +19.23%, despite a Zacks Rank of 5 (Strong Sell) [19]