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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Avient Co. stock logo
AVNT
Avient
$44.15
+0.5%
$41.84
$27.73
$44.93
$4.03B1.53461,100 shs305,432 shs
Quaker Chemical Co. stock logo
KWR
Quaker Chemical
$185.56
-3.7%
$196.99
$138.67
$221.94
$3.34B1.4880,205 shs137,844 shs
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
$4.48
-0.2%
$5.79
$3.81
$12.38
$972.88MN/A4.07 million shs2.88 million shs
Valvoline Inc. stock logo
VVV
Valvoline
$43.62
+2.5%
$43.11
$29.15
$45.37
$5.66B1.451.16 million shs976,075 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Avient Co. stock logo
AVNT
Avient
+2.23%+2.64%+2.93%+19.91%+16.06%
Quaker Chemical Co. stock logo
KWR
Quaker Chemical
+2.90%+3.11%-3.51%+0.58%+3.09%
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
+3.10%+1.70%-36.27%+6.90%-76.29%
Valvoline Inc. stock logo
VVV
Valvoline
+0.12%+0.07%-2.25%+16.93%+23.87%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Avient Co. stock logo
AVNT
Avient
4.3308 of 5 stars
1.33.03.30.03.71.74.4
Quaker Chemical Co. stock logo
KWR
Quaker Chemical
4.3926 of 5 stars
3.51.03.30.01.91.73.1
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
0.974 of 5 stars
3.32.00.00.01.80.80.0
Valvoline Inc. stock logo
VVV
Valvoline
2.6098 of 5 stars
1.34.00.00.03.71.73.1

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Avient Co. stock logo
AVNT
Avient
2.50
Moderate Buy$44.00-0.34% Downside
Quaker Chemical Co. stock logo
KWR
Quaker Chemical
3.00
Buy$236.0027.18% Upside
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
2.67
Moderate Buy$12.18171.83% Upside
Valvoline Inc. stock logo
VVV
Valvoline
2.56
Moderate Buy$42.75-1.99% Downside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest KWR, VVV, AVNT, and LAC Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/19/2024
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
HSBC
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Lower Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$6.50 ➝ $5.10
4/18/2024
Avient Co. stock logo
AVNT
Avient
Oppenheimer
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$45.00 ➝ $49.00
4/11/2024
Avient Co. stock logo
AVNT
Avient
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$45.00 ➝ $50.00
3/19/2024
Valvoline Inc. stock logo
VVV
Valvoline
Mizuho
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Initiated CoverageBuy$50.00
3/18/2024
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetNeutral$5.50 ➝ $7.00
3/18/2024
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
Scotiabank
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DowngradeSector Outperform ➝ Sector Perform$15.00 ➝ $7.00
3/15/2024
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
Evercore ISI
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$13.00 ➝ $9.00
3/13/2024
Valvoline Inc. stock logo
VVV
Valvoline
Citigroup
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$36.00 ➝ $45.00
3/4/2024
Quaker Chemical Co. stock logo
KWR
Quaker Chemical
Royal Bank of Canada
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$200.00 ➝ $223.00
2/8/2024
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$7.00 ➝ $5.50
2/7/2024
Valvoline Inc. stock logo
VVV
Valvoline
Royal Bank of Canada
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$43.00 ➝ $45.00
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Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Avient Co. stock logo
AVNT
Avient
$3.14B1.28$4.57 per share9.66$25.65 per share1.72
Quaker Chemical Co. stock logo
KWR
Quaker Chemical
$1.95B1.71$12.16 per share15.26$77.00 per share2.41
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
N/AN/AN/AN/A$2.54 per shareN/A
Valvoline Inc. stock logo
VVV
Valvoline
$1.44B3.92$2.07 per share21.04$1.47 per share29.67

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Avient Co. stock logo
AVNT
Avient
$75.70M$0.8353.1914.720.892.41%9.26%3.62%5/7/2024 (Confirmed)
Quaker Chemical Co. stock logo
KWR
Quaker Chemical
$112.75M$6.2629.6418.191.455.77%10.22%4.96%8/6/2024 (Estimated)
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
-$3.93MN/A0.00N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A5/13/2024 (Confirmed)
Valvoline Inc. stock logo
VVV
Valvoline
$1.42B$8.055.4222.03N/A92.04%41.83%6.26%5/8/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest KWR, VVV, AVNT, and LAC Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/13/2024N/A
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
-$0.04N/A+$0.04N/AN/AN/A
5/8/2024N/A
Valvoline Inc. stock logo
VVV
Valvoline
$0.36N/A-$0.36N/AN/AN/A  
5/7/2024N/A
Avient Co. stock logo
AVNT
Avient
$0.69N/A-$0.69N/AN/AN/A  
5/2/2024Q1 2024
Quaker Chemical Co. stock logo
KWR
Quaker Chemical
$1.97$2.09+$0.12$2.23$494.53 million$469.76 million      
3/15/2024Q4 2023
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
-$0.08-$0.08N/A-$0.08N/AN/A
3/1/2024Q4 23
Quaker Chemical Co. stock logo
KWR
Quaker Chemical
$1.67$1.78+$0.11$2.44$470.55 million$467.11 million      
2/14/202412/31/2023
Avient Co. stock logo
AVNT
Avient
$0.48$0.52+$0.04$0.73$711.87 million$719.00 million      
2/6/2024Q1 2024
Valvoline Inc. stock logo
VVV
Valvoline
$0.29$0.29N/A$0.34$380.10 million$373.40 million      

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Avient Co. stock logo
AVNT
Avient
$1.032.33%+6.84%124.10%12 Years
Quaker Chemical Co. stock logo
KWR
Quaker Chemical
$1.820.98%+4.33%29.07%16 Years
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Valvoline Inc. stock logo
VVV
Valvoline
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Latest KWR, VVV, AVNT, and LAC Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/28/2024
Quaker Chemical Co. stock logo
KWR
Quaker Chemical
quarterly$0.45500.92%4/15/20244/16/20244/30/2024
2/12/2024
Avient Co. stock logo
AVNT
Avient
Quarterly$0.25702.85%3/18/20243/19/20244/5/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Avient Co. stock logo
AVNT
Avient
0.89
1.82
1.37
Quaker Chemical Co. stock logo
KWR
Quaker Chemical
0.53
2.52
1.89
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
N/A
8.38
8.38
Valvoline Inc. stock logo
VVV
Valvoline
24.02
2.24
2.14

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Avient Co. stock logo
AVNT
Avient
95.48%
Quaker Chemical Co. stock logo
KWR
Quaker Chemical
77.46%
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
N/A
Valvoline Inc. stock logo
VVV
Valvoline
96.13%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Avient Co. stock logo
AVNT
Avient
1.88%
Quaker Chemical Co. stock logo
KWR
Quaker Chemical
1.30%
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
19.80%
Valvoline Inc. stock logo
VVV
Valvoline
1.34%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Avient Co. stock logo
AVNT
Avient
9,30091.25 million89.54 millionOptionable
Quaker Chemical Co. stock logo
KWR
Quaker Chemical
4,40017.99 million17.76 millionOptionable
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
749217.16 million174.17 millionNot Optionable
Valvoline Inc. stock logo
VVV
Valvoline
10,900129.65 million127.91 millionOptionable

KWR, VVV, AVNT, and LAC Headlines

SourceHeadline
Principals Shah Says Fundamentals Point to Megacap TechPrincipal's Shah Says Fundamentals Point to Megacap Tech
finance.yahoo.com - May 2 at 8:18 AM
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) Shares Sold by California Public Employees Retirement SystemValvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) Shares Sold by California Public Employees Retirement System
marketbeat.com - May 2 at 4:59 AM
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesValvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from Brokerages
americanbankingnews.com - May 2 at 2:22 AM
Valvoline (VVV) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?Valvoline (VVV) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
zacks.com - May 1 at 11:06 AM
Valvoline (VVV) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on WednesdayValvoline (VVV) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday
marketbeat.com - May 1 at 7:09 AM
Valvoline update, new owner at Hotel Mead, Hobby Lobby to openValvoline update, new owner at Hotel Mead, Hobby Lobby to open
msn.com - April 30 at 1:49 PM
Valvoline will build a service center in the former Shopko parking lot in Wisconsin Rapids. Here’s their timeline.Valvoline will build a service center in the former Shopko parking lot in Wisconsin Rapids. Here’s their timeline.
msn.com - April 30 at 8:49 AM
Short Interest in Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) Drops By 17.2%Short Interest in Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) Drops By 17.2%
marketbeat.com - April 28 at 9:18 AM
Alesco Advisors LLC Invests $1.20 Million in Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV)Alesco Advisors LLC Invests $1.20 Million in Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV)
marketbeat.com - April 27 at 12:13 AM
Valvoline Stock (NYSE:VVV): This Boring Company Offers Exciting UpsideValvoline Stock (NYSE:VVV): This Boring Company Offers Exciting Upside
msn.com - April 25 at 12:50 AM
Valvoline Inc. to Report Financial Results for Second Quarter 2024 and Host Webcast on May 8Valvoline Inc. to Report Financial Results for Second Quarter 2024 and Host Webcast on May 8
finance.yahoo.com - April 23 at 8:21 PM
Cerity Partners LLC Makes New $1.05 Million Investment in Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV)Cerity Partners LLC Makes New $1.05 Million Investment in Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV)
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 4:58 AM
38,900 Shares in Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) Purchased by Louisiana State Employees Retirement System38,900 Shares in Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) Purchased by Louisiana State Employees Retirement System
marketbeat.com - April 21 at 5:16 AM
Valvoline Inc. Forecasted to Earn FY2025 Earnings of $1.96 Per Share (NYSE:VVV)Valvoline Inc. Forecasted to Earn FY2025 Earnings of $1.96 Per Share (NYSE:VVV)
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 9:18 AM
Valvoline Instant Oil Change planned on Humes Road in JanesvilleValvoline Instant Oil Change planned on Humes Road in Janesville
wclo.com - April 19 at 12:34 AM
Valvoline’s Strategic Financial Moves Bolster Buy Rating Amidst Shareholder Value EnhancementValvoline’s Strategic Financial Moves Bolster Buy Rating Amidst Shareholder Value Enhancement
markets.businessinsider.com - April 18 at 8:19 AM
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) Forecasted to Post Q2 2024 Earnings of $0.34 Per ShareValvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) Forecasted to Post Q2 2024 Earnings of $0.34 Per Share
marketbeat.com - April 18 at 5:59 AM
RBC Capital Keeps Their Buy Rating on Valvoline (VVV)RBC Capital Keeps Their Buy Rating on Valvoline (VVV)
markets.businessinsider.com - April 17 at 5:05 PM
New Valvoline location moving into CentervilleNew Valvoline location moving into Centerville
msn.com - April 16 at 4:03 PM
Valvoline Inc. Announces Expiration and Results of Cash Tender Offer for Any and All of Its Outstanding 4.250% Senior Notes Due 2030Valvoline Inc. Announces Expiration and Results of Cash Tender Offer for Any and All of Its Outstanding 4.250% Senior Notes Due 2030
finance.yahoo.com - April 15 at 8:38 AM
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investorplace.com - April 14 at 2:27 PM
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) Sees Significant Decrease in Short InterestValvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) Sees Significant Decrease in Short Interest
marketbeat.com - April 13 at 10:37 AM
Pinnbrook Capital Management LP Invests $994,000 in Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV)Pinnbrook Capital Management LP Invests $994,000 in Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV)
marketbeat.com - April 9 at 9:43 PM
829,295 Shares in Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) Bought by Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P.829,295 Shares in Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) Bought by Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P.
marketbeat.com - April 7 at 12:58 PM

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Company Descriptions

Avient logo

Avient

NYSE:AVNT
Avient Corporation operates as a formulator of material solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, and Asia. It operates in two segments, Color, Additives and Inks; and Specialty Engineered Materials. The Color, Additives and Inks segment offers custom color and additive concentrates in solid and liquid form for thermoplastics, dispersions for thermosets, and specialty inks; custom-formulated liquid system, such as polyester, vinyl, natural rubber and latex, polyurethane, and silicone; and proprietary inks. Its products are used in medical and pharmaceutical devices, food packaging, personal care and cosmetics, transportation, building products, wire and cable, recreational and athletic apparel, construction and filtration, outdoor furniture, healthcare, textiles and appliances, and industrial markets. The Specialty Engineered Materials segment provides specialty polymer formulations, services, and solutions for designers, assemblers, and processors of thermoplastic materials. It sells its products through direct sales personnel, distributors, and commissioned sales agents. The company was formerly known as PolyOne Corporation and changed its name to Avient Corporation in June 2020. Avient Corporation was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Avon Lake, Ohio.
Quaker Chemical logo

Quaker Chemical

NYSE:KWR
Quaker Chemical Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops, produces, and markets various formulated specialty chemical products for a range of heavy industrial and manufacturing applications in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It offers metal removal fluids, cleaning fluids, corrosion inhibitors, metal drawing and forming fluids, die-cast mold releases, heat treatment and quenchants, metal forging fluids, hydraulic fluids, specialty greases, offshore sub-sea energy control fluids, rolling lubricants, rod and wire drawing fluids, and surface treatment chemicals. The company also provides chemical management services. It serves steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, container, mining, and metalworking companies. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.
Lithium Americas logo

Lithium Americas

NYSE:LAC
Lithium Americas Corp. engages in the exploration and development of lithium properties in the United States and Canada. It holds a 100% interest in the Thacker Pass project located in northern Nevada, as well as investments in exploration properties in the United States and Canada. Lithium Americas Corp. was incorporated in 2023 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Valvoline logo

Valvoline

NYSE:VVV
Valvoline Inc. engages in the operation and franchising of vehicle service centers and retail stores in the United States and Canada. The company, through its service centers, provides fluid exchange for motor oil, transmission and differential fluid, and coolant; parts replacement for batteries, filters, wiper blades, and belts; and safety services, such as tire inflation and rotation, bulbs, and safety checks. It offers its services for passenger cars, hybrid and battery electric vehicles, and light and medium duty vehicles. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky.