Avient (US:AVNT) ZACKSยท2025-11-05 15:31Core Insights - Avient reported revenue of $806.5 million for the quarter ended September 2025, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 1.1% and a surprise of -1.82% compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $821.41 million [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the same period was $0.70, an increase from $0.65 a year ago, resulting in an EPS surprise of +1.45% against the consensus estimate of $0.69 [1] Revenue Performance - Specialty Engineered Materials sales were $297.7 million, below the four-analyst average estimate of $304.45 million, with a year-over-year change of +1.1% [4] - Color, Additives and Inks sales reached $509.9 million, slightly below the average estimate of $515.47 million, showing a year-over-year decline of -2.2% [4] - Corporate sales reported at -$1.1 million, compared to the two-analyst average estimate of -$1.01 million, indicating a year-over-year change of +22.2% [4] Operating Income Analysis - Operating income for Color, Additives and Inks was $73.8 million, lower than the estimated $77.64 million by four analysts [4] - Operating income for Specialty Engineered Materials was $37.3 million, compared to the average estimate of $38.53 million [4] - Corporate operating loss was reported at -$44 million, significantly worse than the two-analyst average estimate of -$28.85 million [4] Stock Performance - Avient's shares have returned -2.1% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), suggesting potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]