Avient Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance

Avient reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $891 million, up 10.5% year over year, and adjusted EPS of $0.86, up 23%; GAAP EPS was $0.46 versus $0.36 a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 80 basis points to 17.3%. The company raised its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $3.22–$3.32, implying annual growth of 14%–18%. After the quarter ended, Avient repurchased 281,000 shares for about $10.9 million, its first buyback since 2022.