Avient (US:AVNT) Prnewswire·2026-02-12 11:17Core Viewpoint - Avient Corporation reported its fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2025, highlighting a 6% increase in adjusted EPS and a positive outlook for 2026 with projected earnings growth despite mixed demand conditions. Financial Performance - Full-year 2025 adjusted EPS was $2.82, a 6% increase from the previous year, driven by an adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of 50 basis points to 16.7% and lower interest expenses [1] - Fourth-quarter adjusted EPS was $0.56, reflecting a 14% growth year-over-year, primarily due to organic sales growth in the Specialty Engineered Materials segment and productivity initiatives [1] - Full-year sales for 2025 increased by 1% to $3,260 million, with fourth-quarter sales rising 2% to $761 million; foreign exchange positively impacted sales by 3% in Q4 and 1% for the full year [1] Debt Management and Cash Flow - The company generated strong operating cash flow of $302 million in 2025, which supported a debt repayment of $150 million during the year [1] - Avient expects to deliver free cash flow exceeding $200 million in 2026, enhancing its flexibility for future cash deployment [1] 2026 Financial Guidance - For 2026, Avient projects adjusted EPS to range from $2.93 to $3.17, indicating a growth of 4% to 12% over 2025 [1] - The company anticipates adjusted EBITDA for 2026 to be between $555 million and $585 million, representing a growth of 2% to 7% [1] Strategic Focus - The management emphasized a commitment to driving profitable mix and productivity, which contributed to the adjusted EBITDA margin expansion and overall financial performance [1] - Continued investments in prioritized growth areas and a robust innovation pipeline are part of the strategy to maintain earnings and margin growth into 2026 [1]