AVNT Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield

AVNT has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 1.09 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.12%
Payout Ratio 53.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.46%
Consistency Lifetime 68.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.90%
Payout FCF 64.6%
Streak Years 15
Dividend Rating 56.44%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -6.2%
Total Return 5y: 3.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Specialty Chemicals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ACT 1,901 M 1.42% 9.12%
AKZA 11,970 M 3.51% 4.65%
FPE 5,554 M 3.47% 3.62%
FPE3 5,122 M 2.65% 2.73%
PPG 26,098 M 2.60% 2.75%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ACT 1,901 M 23.7% 95.2%
MTX 2,063 M 22.5% 96.2%
BNR 8,758 M 11.7% 99.7%
IOSP 2,085 M 10.2% 81.6%
ASH 2,799 M 8.86% 93.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Specialty Chemicals

ACT
AlzChem
 1.42% Yield
PPG
PPG Industries
 2.60% Yield

AVNT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 2026-01-07 Quarterly 0.275 1.9% 0.88%
2025-09-12 2025-09-12 2025-10-08 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.74%
2025-06-20 2025-06-20 2025-07-09 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.79%
2025-03-18 2025-03-18 2025-04-04 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.67%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2025-01-08 Quarterly 0.27 4.7% 0.56%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-10-09 Quarterly 0.258 0% 0.56%
2024-06-21 2024-06-21 2024-07-10 Quarterly 0.258 0% 0.59%
2024-03-18 2024-03-19 2024-04-05 Quarterly 0.258 0% 0.63%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2024-01-05 Quarterly 0.258 4% 0.67%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-10-06 Quarterly 0.248 0% 0.66%
2023-06-15 2023-06-16 2023-07-07 Quarterly 0.248 0% 0.63%
2023-03-13 2023-03-14 2023-04-06 Quarterly 0.248 0% 0.65%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2023-01-06 Quarterly 0.248 4.2% 0.73%
2022-09-15 2022-09-16 2022-10-06 Quarterly 0.238 0% 0.62%
2022-06-16 2022-06-17 2022-07-07 Quarterly 0.238 0% 0.55%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-04-07 Quarterly 0.238 0% 0.49%
2021-12-16 2021-12-17 2022-01-07 Quarterly 0.238 11.7% 0.44%
2021-09-16 2021-09-17 2021-10-07 Quarterly 0.213 0% 0.45%
2021-06-17 2021-06-18 2021-07-08 Quarterly 0.213 0% 0.42%
2021-03-15 2021-03-16 2021-04-08 Quarterly 0.213 0% 0.43%
2020-12-17 2020-12-18 2021-01-08 Quarterly 0.213 4.9% N/A
2020-09-17 2020-09-18 2020-10-08 Quarterly 0.203 0% N/A
2020-06-11 2020-06-12 2020-07-08 Quarterly 0.203 0% N/A
2020-03-16 2020-03-17 2020-04-08 Quarterly 0.203 0% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2020-01-09 Quarterly 0.203 4.1% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-10-04 Quarterly 0.195 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-07-10 Quarterly 0.195 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-05 Quarterly 0.195 0% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2019-01-09 Quarterly 0.195 11.4% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-10-04 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-06 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2018-03-19 2018-03-20 2018-04-05 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2018-01-10 Quarterly 0.175 29.6% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-05 Quarterly 0.135 0% N/A
2017-06-14 2017-06-16 2017-07-07 Quarterly 0.135 0% N/A
2017-03-10 2017-03-14 2017-04-06 Quarterly 0.135 0% N/A
2016-12-14 2016-12-16 2017-01-06 Quarterly 0.135 12.5% N/A
2016-09-14 2016-09-16 2016-10-06 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2016-06-15 2016-06-17 2016-07-08 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-06 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2015-12-16 2015-12-18 2016-01-07 Quarterly 0.12 20% N/A
2015-09-10 2015-09-14 2015-10-07 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-06-10 2015-06-12 2015-07-08 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-03-12 2015-03-16 2015-04-08 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2015-01-07 Quarterly 0.1 25% N/A
2014-09-10 2014-09-12 2014-10-03 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-07-02 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-04-04 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2013-12-13 2013-12-17 2014-01-09 Quarterly 0.08 33.3% N/A
2013-09-11 2013-09-13 2013-10-03 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A

AVNT Dividend FAQ

Avient Corp (NYSE:AVNT) is a global material-solutions provider operating in two segments: Color, Additives & Inks, which supplies custom concentrates, dispersions and proprietary inks for a broad range of end-markets; and Specialty Engineered Materials, which delivers polymer formulations and processing services for thermoplastics. The company serves diversified industries-including medical devices, food packaging, transportation, construction, and apparel-through a mix of direct sales, distributors, and commissioned agents. Formerly PolyOne, Avient rebranded in June 2020 and traces its roots to 1885, with headquarters in Avon Lake, Ohio.

What is the Dividend Yield of AVNT?

As of February 2026, AVNT`s dividend yield is 3.12%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.09 USD by the current share price of 38.76.

Does AVNT pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, AVNT paid a dividend of 1.09 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-12 and the payout was 0.275 USD.

How often does AVNT pay dividends?

AVNT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AVNT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-12.

AVNT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AVNT for the next 4 payments are between 0.289 (+5.1%) and 0.296 (+7.6%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will AVNT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.275 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Avient (AVNT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AVNT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Avient (AVNT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AVNT?

AVNT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.46% per year.
Strong growth: AVNT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AVNT?

AVNT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.90%. If you bought AVNT's shares at 37.45 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.09 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.90% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AVNT?

AVNT Payout Consistency is 68.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Unstable: Avient has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AVNT have a good Dividend Yield?

AVNT`s 3.12% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AVNT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AVNT is 53.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of AVNT?

AVNT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 56.44%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AVNT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AVNT's Outstanding Shares?

Avient's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.05% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has AVNT ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 18, 1996 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2000 90,100,000
2001 89,900,000 -0.22%
2002 90,900,000 +1.11%
2003 91,400,000 +0.55%
2004 92,200,000 +0.88%
2005 92,500,000 +0.33%
2006 93,000,000 +0.54%
2007 93,300,000 +0.32%
2008 92,200,000 -1.18%
2009 95,300,000 +3.36%
2010 96,400,000 +1.15%
2011 90,700,000 -5.91%
2012 90,500,000 -0.22%
2013 97,200,000 +7.4%
2014 90,100,000 -7.3%
2015 86,600,000 -3.88%
2016 83,700,000 -3.35%
2017 81,800,000 -2.27%
2018 79,200,000 -3.18%
2019 77,500,000 -2.15%
2020 92,100,000 +18.84%
2021 92,400,000 +0.33%
2022 91,000,000 -1.52%
2023 91,900,000 +0.99%
2024 92,200,000 +0.33%
2025 91,800,000 -0.43%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:23