Avnet (AVT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Avnet, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVT) is a global technology distributor and solutions provider specializing in the sourcing, design, and supply chain management of electronic components and embedded systems. The company offers a broad portfolio of semiconductors, interconnect, passive and electromechanical components, as well as embedded hardware and software, cloud solutions, and Internet of Things (IoT) services. Avnet’s offerings aim to support customers through every stage of the product lifecycle, from initial prototype and design to production and end-of-life management.

Founded in 1921 by Charles Avnet, the company has evolved from a regional radio parts supplier into a multinational enterprise. Over its more than 100-year history, Avnet has grown organically and through strategic acquisitions, expanding its technical expertise and service capabilities. The company has played a role in supporting advancements in industries such as industrial automation, healthcare, automotive, aerospace, and telecommunications.

Avnet operates across the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, with a network of distribution centers, design centers, and offices in more than 125 countries. Its global footprint allows it to deliver components and solutions rapidly and efficiently, meeting the needs of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), contract manufacturers, and electronics designers worldwide.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Phil Gallagher, Avnet continues to focus on digital transformation initiatives, strengthening its value-added services and expanding its design-chain support. The company leverages its deep industry expertise, strategic partnerships with leading technology suppliers, and advanced supply chain infrastructure to help customers accelerate innovation and bring products to market more quickly.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $52.63 to $54.15
• 50-Day Range: $49.46 to $56.30
• 52-Week Range: $39.22 to $59.24
• Volume: 774,002 shs
• Average Volume: 856,629 shs
• Market Capitalization: $4.50 billion
• P/E Ratio: 19.75
• Dividend Yield: 2.45%
• Price Target: $49.00
• Consensus Rating: Sell

Avnet Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Avnet scored higher than 93% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 90th out of 651 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 0.7 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Sell

Consensus Rating

Avnet has received a consensus rating of Sell. The company's average rating score is 1.33, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 2 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Avnet has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 66.28%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Avnet are expected to grow by 66.28% in the coming year, from $3.41 to $5.67 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Avnet is 19.60, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 276.92.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Avnet is 19.60, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 435.32.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Avnet has a PEG Ratio of 0.39. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Avnet has a P/B Ratio of 0.89. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.27% of the float of Avnet has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Avnet has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.2.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Avnet has recently decreased by 8.79%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Avnet pays a meaningful dividend of 2.52%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Avnet has been increasing its dividend for 12 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Avnet is 48.35%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Avnet will have a dividend payout ratio of 23.28% next year. This indicates that Avnet will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.12

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.27% of the float of Avnet has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Avnet has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.2.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Avnet has recently decreased by 8.79%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.92

News Sentiment

Avnet has a news sentiment score of 0.92. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.71 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for Avnet this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

5 people have searched for AVT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Avnet to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Avnet insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.50% of the stock of Avnet is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

95.78% of the stock of Avnet is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

AVT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AVT shares performed this year?

Avnet's stock was trading at $52.32 at the start of the year. Since then, AVT stock has increased by 2.1% and is now trading at $53.4350.

How were Avnet's earnings last quarter?

Avnet, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVT) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 6th. The company reported $0.81 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.72 by $0.09. Avnet's revenue was up 1.0% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Avnet's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Avnet include Pzena Investment Management LLC (8.75%), Greenhaven Associates Inc. (4.73%), American Century Companies Inc. (4.33%) and State Street Corp (3.26%). Insiders that own company stock include Philip R Gallagher, Ken E Arnold, Elizabeth Mcmullen, Carlo Bozotti and James A Lawrence.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Avnet?

Shares of AVT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Avnet own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Avnet investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Humana (HUM), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 6/18 Dividend: 6/04/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/18 Dividend: 6/04/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/18/2025
• Last Earnings: 8/06/2025
• Today: 9/05/2025
• Record date for 9/26 Dividend: 9/17/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/26 Dividend: 9/17/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/26/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC PARTS DIST
• Sub-Industry: Wholesale
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:AVT
• CIK: 8858
• Web: www.avnet.com
• Phone: (480) 643-2000
• Fax: 480-643-7370
• Employees: 14,869
• Year Founded: 1921

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Avnet: $49.00
• High Price Target: $54.00
• Low Price Target: $43.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -8.3%
• Consensus Rating: Sell
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.33
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.73
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 19.60
• Forward P/E Ratio: 15.67
• P/E Growth: 0.39
• Net Income: $240.22 million
• Net Margins: 1.08%
• Pretax Margin: 1.13%
• Return on Equity: 6.07%
• Return on Assets: 2.48%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.51
• Current Ratio: 2.43
• Quick Ratio: 1.16

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $22.20 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.20
• Cash Flow: $5.17 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 10.33
• Book Value: $59.76 per share
• Price / Book: 0.89

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 83,460,000
• Free Float: 82,211,000
• Market Cap: $4.46 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.08