KeyBanc initiates Avient stock coverage with Overweight rating, $48 target

Published 17/09/2025, 06:54
KeyBanc initiates Avient stock coverage with Overweight rating, $48 target

Investing.com - KeyBanc initiated coverage on Avient Corp. (NYSE:AVNT) with an Overweight rating and a $48.00 price target on Wednesday. The target represents significant upside potential from the current price of $35.77, with InvestingPro data showing five analysts recently revising their earnings expectations upward for the upcoming period.

The research firm noted that Avient is approximately one year into executing a new organic growth strategy under the leadership of recently appointed CEO Ashish Khandpur.

According to KeyBanc analyst Aleksey Yefremov, Avient aims to focus more intensively on high-growth select platforms and markets while increasing cross-selling opportunities.

The company is also working to combine technologies and expertise between its segments as part of its strategic initiatives.

KeyBanc highlighted that Avient has made several key hires and implemented a new incentive plan to support the execution of this growth strategy.

In other recent news, Avient Corp reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, surpassing analyst expectations. The company achieved an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.80, slightly above the forecasted $0.79. Avient’s revenue reached $866.5 million, exceeding the anticipated $853.32 million. This performance reflects the company’s positive momentum and strategic initiatives aimed at further growth throughout the year. Additionally, Jefferies reiterated its Buy rating on Avient, maintaining a price target of $44. The research firm noted that while choppy end-market trends may persist in the near term, the company’s outlook remains favorable. These recent developments highlight Avient’s strong financial performance and continued confidence from analysts.

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