---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001122976-22-000003"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AVNT"
cik: "0001122976"
company_name: "AVIENT CORP"
filed_at: "2022-02-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-27T09:55:03.413706+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Avient reports record Q4 and FY2021; adjusted EPS up 58% to $3.05; guides 2022 adj. EPS $3.50

## Summary
- Q4 sales $1.2B (+21% YoY); full year sales $4.8B (+27% YoY).
- GAAP EPS: Q4 $0.32 vs $0.81, FY $2.51 vs $1.46; adjusted EPS Q4 $0.58 (+12%), FY $3.05 (+58%).
- Initiates 2022 guidance: sales ~$5.1B, adjusted EPS $3.50.
- Increased annual dividend 12% to $0.95 per share (11th consecutive annual increase).
- Clariant color acquisition integration ahead of schedule; EBITDA contribution rose to $205M; net debt/EBITDA 2.2x.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001122976-22-000003
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AVNT
- cik: 0001122976
- company_name: AVIENT CORP
- filed_at: 2022-02-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1122976/000112297622000003/0001122976-22-000003-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1122976/000112297622000003/avnt-20220208.htm

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