Avient Corporation has appointed Mike Frank as its new President and CEO, succeeding Dr. Ashish K. Khandpur, who will remain as an advisor until the end of 2026. Richard H. Fearon has been named Non-Executive Chairman of the Board. Frank brings extensive leadership experience from the agricultural chemical industry and aims to drive growth and innovation at Avient. The company also reaffirmed its full year and Q3 2026 financial guidance and plans to release its Q3 earnings on November 4, 2026.
Avient Corporation shares trade at USD 38.87 on Pluang as of Oct 09, 2026 18:11 WIB, down 5.15% in one day. The stock's market cap stands at $3.76 billion with a dividend yield of 2.76%. This price movement occurs as the company announces new leadership and confirms its financial outlook for 2026.
