Avnet (AVT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Avnet, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVT) is a global technology solutions provider that specializes in the distribution and integration of electronic components and embedded solutions. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company has evolved from a regional sales organization into one of the world’s leading distributors of semiconductors, interconnect, passive and electromechanical components. Over its more than a century-long history, Avnet has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, adapting to the rapid pace of innovation in the electronics industry.

The company’s core business is organized into two primary segments: Electronics Solutions and Embedded Solutions. Electronics Solutions focuses on the procurement and distribution of electronic components, offering value-added services such as inventory management, kitting, and testing. Embedded Solutions delivers design, engineering and manufacturing services for embedded systems, supporting customers from initial concept through production. These complementary segments allow Avnet to serve a broad customer base, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), contract electronics manufacturers, and technology innovators across industries such as automotive, aerospace, industrial automation and healthcare.

Avnet operates in more than 140 locations across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, providing global reach with local expertise. Its supply chain services include demand forecasting, logistics optimization and post-sales support, enabling customers to streamline operations and mitigate risk. The company also invests in digital tools and online marketplaces to simplify procurement and improve visibility throughout the supply chain.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Phil Gallagher, Avnet has focused on driving growth through innovation, operational excellence and strategic partnerships. Gallagher, who joined the company in 2017 and was named CEO in 2019, has overseen initiatives to enhance Avnet’s digital capabilities and expand its value-added services. With a commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, Avnet continues to support its customers’ technological advancements while maintaining a robust global distribution network.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $56.00 to $57.24
• 50-Day Range: $49.16 to $56.30
• 52-Week Range: $39.22 to $59.24
• Volume: 536,620 shs
• Average Volume: 751,760 shs
• Market Capitalization: $4.72 billion
• P/E Ratio: 15.77
• Dividend Yield: 2.34%
• Price Target: $49.00
• Consensus Rating: Reduce

Avnet Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Avnet scored higher than 80% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 184th out of 657 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: 0.8 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Reduce

Consensus Rating

Avnet has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.50, and is based on no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, 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: 3.1 / 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 15.77, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.80.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Avnet is 15.77, 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 37.24.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Avnet has a PEG Ratio of 1.22. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Avnet has a P/B Ratio of 1.03. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.32% 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 5.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Avnet has recently increased by 1.84%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Avnet pays a meaningful dividend of 2.35%, 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 36.97%. 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

5.32% 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 5.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Avnet has recently increased by 1.84%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.23

News Sentiment

Avnet has a news sentiment score of 0.23. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Avnet this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

8 people have searched for AVT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 700% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Avnet insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $211,200.00 in 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 beginning of 2025. Since then, AVT shares have increased by 7.6% and is now trading at $56.30.

How were Avnet's earnings last quarter?

Avnet, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVT) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 30th. The company reported $0.84 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.72 by $0.12. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 6.0% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Avnet's major shareholders?

Avnet's top institutional shareholders include Greenhaven Associates Inc. (4.73%), Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. (0.21%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.02%) and Parallel Advisors LLC. Insiders that own company stock include Philip R Gallagher, Thomas Liguori, 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

• Last Earnings: 4/30/2025
• Record date for 6/18 Dividend: 6/04/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/18 Dividend: 6/04/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/18/2025
• Today: 7/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/14/2025
• 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: 15,462
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Avnet: $49.00
• High Price Target: $55.00
• Low Price Target: $43.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -13.0%
• Consensus Rating: Reduce
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.50
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.57
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 15.77
• Forward P/E Ratio: 16.51
• P/E Growth: 1.22
• Net Income: $498.70 million
• Net Margins: 1.43%
• Pretax Margin: 1.56%
• Return on Equity: 6.96%
• Return on Assets: 2.83%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.51
• Current Ratio: 2.44
• Quick Ratio: 1.13

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $23.76 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.20
• Cash Flow: $7.00 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.04
• Book Value: $54.50 per share
• Price / Book: 1.03

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 83,860,000
• Free Float: 82,599,000
• Market Cap: $4.72 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.03