American Vanguard names Matt Horwath as new CFO
American Vanguard Corporation announced the appointment of Matt Horwath as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding David Johnson. Horwath brings nearly two decades of finance and accounting experience, having previously served as CFO for Kustom US, Inc. and Senior Vice President and CFO at FARO Technologies, Inc. David Johnson will transition to Chief Accounting Officer and remain with the company in a non-executive role until September 2027.
American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Announces CFO Transition
American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) announced that Matt Horwath will succeed David Johnson as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 1, 2026. Johnson will transition to Chief Accounting Officer until March 2027, then move into a non-executive role until September 2027. Horwath brings extensive finance, accounting, and public-company leadership experience, including previous CFO roles at Kustom US and FARO Technologies.
American Vanguard’s AMVAC Buys Four Syngenta Crop Protection Brands in the US
American Vanguard Corporation's subsidiary, AMVAC Chemical Corporation, is acquiring the US end-use product registrations and trademarks for four crop protection brands from Syngenta Crop Protection. This acquisition is expected to add over $7 million in annual net sales and will include products like Caparol, Evik, Prime+, and Agri-Flex. The deal, structured as an asset purchase, aligns with American Vanguard's growth targets and allows them to expand their portfolio with established, EPA-registered products.
American Vanguard Corrects Auditor’s Report to $52.2 Million Accrued Program Costs
American Vanguard Corporation has filed an amendment to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, to correct two errors in its auditor's report. The corrections include clarifying the audit period coverage and adjusting the reported accrued program costs from $54.6 million to $52.2 million, which now matches the company's consolidated balance sheet. This amendment does not change the underlying financial results, which reported net sales of $515.1 million and a net loss of $49.9 million for 2025.
Seven Sipcam products will be available to selected U.S. distributors for the upcoming application season.
American Vanguard's AMGUARD Environmental Technologies has entered an immediately effective distribution agreement with Sipcam Agro USA. This partnership allows AMGUARD to commercialize a portfolio of seven Sipcam-owned technologies, including Carve, Coastal, Endow, ETQ Flex, Linchpin, and Slipstream, for the U.S. golf, landscape, and ornamental markets. The agreement leverages Sipcam's established technologies and innovation pipeline with AMGUARD's sales organization and distributor relationships, expanding product offerings and market reach for both companies.
Four crop treatments used on cotton, sugarcane and citrus are set to move to American Vanguard.
American Vanguard Corporation's subsidiary, AMVAC Chemical Corporation, announced the acquisition of U.S. rights to four crop-protection brands from Syngenta Crop Protection: Caparol, Evik, Prime+, and Agri-Flex. These acquisitions are projected to add over $7 million in annual net sales and are expected to be accretive to earnings over the next year. The deal supports American Vanguard's strategic goals of achieving $100 million in new product sales by 2030 and $600 million in annualized sales by the end of 2028.
American Vanguard Announces Acquisition of U.S. Crop-Protection Products from Syngenta
American Vanguard Corporation announced that its subsidiary, AMVAC Chemical Corporation, has acquired the U.S. rights to four established crop-protection brands from Syngenta Crop Protection. These brands, Caparol®, Evik®, Prime+®, and Agri-Flex®, will expand AMVAC's portfolio in core crops and are projected to add over $7 million in annual net sales, contributing to the company's financial growth targets. The transaction is expected to be accretive to earnings and positively impact American Vanguard's leverage ratio.
American Vanguard Corporation(NYSE: AVD) dropped from S&P Global BMI Index
American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) has been removed from the S&P Global BMI Index, effective September 20, 2026. This follows several similar removals from various Russell indexes in June 2026, including the Russell 2000, 3000E, and Small Cap Completeness indexes. The company, a diversified specialty and agriculture products firm, recently reported its Q2 2026 earnings and announced a new U.S. Crop President in August.
933,473 Shares in American Vanguard Corporation $AVD Bought by BlackRock Inc.
BlackRock Inc. acquired 933,473 shares of American Vanguard Corporation ($AVD) during the second quarter, valuing its new position at approximately $2.6 million and giving it a 3.26% stake in the company. Institutional investors now collectively own 79% of American Vanguard. Despite this significant institutional investment, the company recently reported a quarterly loss of $0.34 per share, missing analyst estimates, and analysts currently maintain an average "Sell" rating for the stock.
Keith M. Rosenbloom sells $1.22m in American Vanguard shares
Keith M. Rosenbloom, a director at American Vanguard Corp., sold 556,580 shares of the company's common stock for approximately $1.22 million on August 18, 2026. This transaction occurred amidst a 58% decline in the stock over the past six months, although it gained 5.2% in the week prior to the sale. Rosenbloom's indirect holdings are managed by Cruiser Capital, and the sale was not related to American Vanguard's business operations.
American Vanguard (NYSE: AVD) linked funds sell 556,580 shares at $2.20
Entities affiliated with American Vanguard (NYSE: AVD) director Keith M. Rosenbloom, specifically investment funds advised by Cruiser Capital Advisors, LLC, sold 556,580 shares of common stock at $2.20 per share on August 18, 2026. This transaction reduced Cruiser-associated indirect holdings to 15,201 shares, while Rosenbloom directly holds 66,283 shares. The sale was reportedly for reasons unrelated to American Vanguard's business, operations, or prospects.
Keith Rosenbloom Sells 556,580 Shares of American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) Stock
Director Keith Rosenbloom sold 556,580 shares of American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) stock for approximately $1.22 million, significantly reducing his direct ownership. This comes as American Vanguard reported a quarterly loss missing analyst estimates and revenue below consensus, with the stock trading near its 52-week low. Analysts maintain a consensus "Sell" rating for the company, which exhibits negative net margins and return on equity.
American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) Director Buys $39,710.00 in Stock
American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) Director Steven Macicek recently purchased 19,000 shares of the company's stock for $39,710, increasing his total ownership to 99,711 shares. This comes as the company's shares traded near their 52-week low and reported a quarterly loss, missing analyst expectations. Analyst sentiment for American Vanguard remains negative, with an average "Sell" rating.
American Vanguard (NYSE: AVD) director adds 19,000 shares at $2.09
American Vanguard (NYSE: AVD) director Steven D. Macicek purchased 19,000 shares of company common stock at $2.09 per share on August 17, 2026. This transaction increased his direct holdings to 99,711 shares. The filing indicates this was an open-market or private transaction and was not made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) Stock Rating Lowered by Wall Street Zen
American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) has seen its stock rating downgraded by Wall Street Zen from "hold" to "sell," with Weiss Ratings also lowering its assessment. The company reported a significant quarterly loss and missed revenue expectations, contributing to its stock trading near its 52-week low. Despite a director purchasing shares, institutional investors hold a substantial portion of the stock.
Mark Helt Brings 25 Years of Crop Leadership to American Vanguard
American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) has appointed Mark Helt as its U.S. Crop President. Helt brings over 25 years of commercial leadership experience in the North American crop protection, seed, and specialty markets, having previously held senior roles at Albaugh, Bayer Crop Science, and Monsanto. In his new role, he will be responsible for the strategy, commercial execution, and financial performance of American Vanguard's U.S. Crop business, aiming to strengthen the portfolio, accelerate innovation, and drive disciplined growth.
American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Announces Executive Appointment of Mark Helt as U.S. Crop President
American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD) has appointed Mark Helt as its U.S. Crop President. Helt brings over 25 years of experience in commercial leadership within the crop protection and seed markets, having previously held senior roles at Albaugh, Bayer Crop Science, and Monsanto. In his new role, Helt will oversee the strategy, commercial execution, and financial performance of American Vanguard's U.S. Crop business, aiming to strengthen the company's portfolio and accelerate growth.
American Vanguard: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
The article provides a snapshot of American Vanguard's Q2 earnings. However, the content of the article is missing, preventing a detailed summary of the financial performance.
American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) Issues Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.43 EPS
American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) reported quarterly earnings that missed analyst estimates, with a loss of $0.34 per share against an expected $0.09 gain and revenue of $116.75 million below the $135 million forecast. Despite a 9% year-over-year sales decline and lower adjusted EBITDA, the company saw strength in its U.S. operations and implemented cost-reduction initiatives. Management maintained its 2026 guidance for sales and adjusted EBITDA, though challenges persist in international markets and with increased net debt.
Earnings call transcript: American Vanguard Q2 2026 sales miss weighs on shares
American Vanguard Corp. reported Q2 2026 net sales of $117 million, falling short of the $135 million forecast and causing a 4.98% drop in shares. The company cited lower sales, increased freight costs, and weaker manufacturing efficiency as reasons for the miss, although specialty sales increased by 11%. Despite challenging market conditions, management maintained its full-year 2026 guidance and outlined long-term goals for revenue and EBITDA margin improvement.
American Vanguard Q2 adjusted EBITDA falls 40% as sales dip
American Vanguard Corporation reported a significant widening of its net loss to $9.9 million in Q2 2026, with adjusted EBITDA falling 40% to $6.6 million, attributed to conservative customer buying practices. Despite these challenges, the company's first-half gross profit improved by 3%, driven by successful cost-reduction initiatives including a projected $4 million annual saving from plant optimization. American Vanguard has reaffirmed its full-year guidance, anticipating that cost savings will help offset continued soft demand.
American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Releases Q2 2026 Earnings: Revenue Down 9.7%, Net Loss Widens
American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) reported a significant decline in its Q2 2026 earnings, with revenue falling by 9.7% to $116.8 million and the company posting a net loss of $9.9 million. Operating activities used $25.0 million in cash, and total liabilities increased to $454.0 million. Despite the financial downturn, company insiders have shown purchasing activity in AVD stock, while institutional investors presented a mixed view with many decreasing their positions.
American Vanguard Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
American Vanguard Corporation reported its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2026, highlighting efforts to lower costs and inventories despite challenges in agricultural markets. While Q2 net sales decreased compared to the previous year, the company reaffirmed its full-year outlook, projecting adjusted EBITDA of $44 million to $48 million on sales of $530 million to $550 million. The company emphasized its focus on customer engagement, new product development, and cost-saving initiatives, including the optimization of its L.A. plant.
American Vanguard Corp (AVD) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates
This article provides an earnings forecast for American Vanguard Corp (AVD), highlighting analyst ratings, price targets, and future EPS and revenue growth estimates. One analyst currently rates AVD as "Buy" with a target price of $12.00, suggesting a significant upside. The company's expected revenue for the next quarter is $135.00M, and EPS is anticipated to be $0.09.
American Vanguard's Q2 results arrive after market close Aug. 10
American Vanguard (NYSE: AVD) will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 on Monday, August 10, 2026, after market close. CEO Dak Kaye and CFO David Johnson
American Vanguard Announces Date of Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Webcast Conference Call
American Vanguard Corporation announced it will report its second quarter 2026 financial results on Monday, August 10, 2026, after market close. The company will also host an earnings conference call and webcast on the same day at 4:30 pm ET, featuring CEO Dak Kaye and CFO David Johnson. A replay of the webcast will be archived on the company's website for one year.
American Vanguard Corp (AVD) Technical Analysis: Support, Resistance, Indicators & Moving Averages
This article provides a technical analysis of American Vanguard Corp (AVD), detailing its current stock price momentum score of 3.77 within the Chemicals industry. It outlines support and resistance levels, indicating suitability for range-bound swing trading, and presents a comprehensive overview of various technical indicators and moving averages, offering a neutral signal for today based on these analyses.
American Vanguard Corp (AVD) Valuation: PE, PB & Fair Value Analysis
American Vanguard Corp (AVD) currently holds a valuation score of 9.23, ranking it 9th out of 65 companies in the Chemicals industry. The company's P/E ratio stands at -1.62, representing a significant deviation from its recent high and low. Data for P/B, P/S, and P/CF ratios have not yet been disclosed by the company.
American Vanguard Corp (AVD) Institutional Confidence
American Vanguard Corp (AVD) has an institutional shareholding score of 5.00, placing it 47th out of 65 in the Chemicals industry. The institutional shareholding proportion decreased by 28.61% quarter-over-quarter to 64.28%. James Simons is the largest institutional shareholder, holding 0.75% of shares outstanding despite a 1.72% decrease in his holdings.
American Vanguard Corp (AVD) Shareholder Structure: Major Shareholders & Institutional Holdings
This article details the shareholder structure of American Vanguard Corp (AVD), highlighting its major institutional holders and the types of shareholders. It provides a breakdown of proportional holdings by key investment firms and tracks institutional shareholding changes over several quarters. Additionally, it lists various ETFs that hold AVD shares.
BlackRock (AVD holder) discloses 896,552 American Vanguard shares in ownership filing
BlackRock, Inc. has disclosed its beneficial ownership of 896,552 shares of American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) common stock as of June 30, 2026. This represents a 3.1% stake in the company, with BlackRock exercising sole voting and dispositive power over these shares. The filing clarifies that while various clients may benefit from dividends or sale proceeds, no single person holds more than five percent of the outstanding common shares.
AVD|American Vanguard Corp|Price:2.635|Chg%:+0.065
TradingKey provides a comprehensive stock analysis for American Vanguard Corp (AVD), highlighting its healthy fundamentals, high growth potential, and "fairly valued" status within the Chemicals industry. Despite sideways trading, the company shows strong fundamentals and high institutional ownership, with analysts rating it a "Buy" and a target price of $12.00. The analysis uses a proprietary stock score based on 34 indicators across six dimensions including financial health, valuation, earnings forecast, price momentum, institutional confidence, and risk assessment.
American Vanguard Corp (AVD) Dividends & Stock Splits: Historical Payouts and Event Timeline
This article provides a detailed historical timeline of dividends and stock splits for American Vanguard Corp (AVD), emphasizing its consistent quarterly cash dividend payouts. It shows dividend amounts, record dates, payment dates, and ex-dividend dates, noting a recent increase from USD 0.025 to USD 0.03 per share. The company has distributed over USD 11 million in dividends in the last five years.
American Vanguard Corp (AVD) Revenue Breakdown: Business Segments, Regional Revenue & Profit Contribution
This article provides a revenue breakdown for American Vanguard Corp (AVD), detailing its regional revenue contributions. As of the last updated information on April 6, the company's revenue is primarily generated from the United States (60.51%) and International markets (39.49%). Information regarding revenue by business segment and profit contribution is not yet disclosed by the company.
AVD|American Vanguard Corp|Price:2.545|Chg%:+0.015
American Vanguard Corp (AVD) is trading at 2.570 USD, up 1.58%. Its fundamentals are healthy, and growth potential is high, though it's considered fairly valued within the Chemicals industry. The stock is rated as "Buy" by analysts with a target price of 12.00, suggesting a significant upside.
American Vanguard (AVD) Expected to Announce Earnings on Thursday
American Vanguard (AVD) is scheduled to report its Q2 2026 earnings before market open on Thursday, July 30th. Analysts are forecasting earnings of $0.09 per share on $135.0 million in revenue, following a previous quarter where the company missed EPS expectations but exceeded revenue estimates. Despite a recent stock downgrade and a "Sell" average rating from analysts, a company director recently acquired 25,000 shares.
Form 4 American Vanguard Corp For: 14 July By Investing.com
This article reports on a Form 4 filing for American Vanguard Corp (AVD) specifically for July 14th. The brief news item includes a Reuters image and stock market data, indicating AVD shares were up 2.24%. The content primarily serves as a quick notification of the filing.
Form 4 American Vanguard Corp For: 14 July By Investing.com
This article simply states that a Form 4 for American Vanguard Corp. was filed for July 14. It provides no further details about the content of the filing. The article also includes various stock market data and other news headlines.
American Vanguard (NYSE: AVD) CEO buys 6,527 shares in plan
American Vanguard CEO Douglas Kaye acquired 6,527 shares of common stock at $2.36 per share through the company's employee stock purchase plan (ESPP). These shares were bought via payroll deductions over six months, ending June 30, 2026, at 85% of fair market value. Following this transaction, Kaye directly holds 306,778 shares, demonstrating continued employee investment in the company.
Why Did American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) Report Lower Short Interest?
This article from Kalkine Media discusses American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD), a company operating in specialty agricultural chemicals. It briefly mentions the company's association with the NYSE Composite and the small-cap business segment, and then explains that the full content discussing the potential reasons for lower short interest is behind a paywall. The article provides basic facts about American Vanguard's industry and products.
American Vanguard Corp focuses on crop protection strategy as investors weigh long term prospects
American Vanguard Corp (AVD) is focusing on its crop protection and precision application strategy to strengthen its long-term position in global agriculture. The agrochemical specialist operates with a diversified portfolio including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, aiming for operational efficiency, disciplined capital allocation, and strategic investments. The company's business model is built around developing, registering, manufacturing, and marketing crop protection products, with stock performance influenced by agricultural trends and regulatory changes.
American Vanguard names Hermann Castro as marketing SVP
American Vanguard Corporation has appointed Hermann Castro as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Business Development, bringing over 25 years of experience in the agricultural sector. Castro's expertise is expected to help align innovation with market needs for the company, which recently reported exceeding revenue forecasts in Q1 2026 and trades below its fair value according to InvestingPro.
American Vanguard taps ag veteran Hermann Castro for growth push
American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) has appointed Hermann Castro as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Business Development at AMVAC, its crop protection and management subsidiary. Castro brings over 25 years of global agricultural experience across various sectors,
American Vanguard Corporation(NYSE: AVD) dropped from Russell 3000E Index
American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD), a diversified specialty and agriculture products company, has been dropped from the Russell 3000E Index. The agricultural chemicals company's stock shows a 5-day change of -2.59% and a year-to-date change of -31.15%. This news follows several recent corporate updates including Q1 2026 earnings, leadership changes, and a new term loan agreement.
American Vanguard Corp (AVD) Financial Health: Profitability & Balance Sheet Analysis
American Vanguard Corp (AVD) holds a stable financial score of 7.46, ranking 28th out of 68 in the Chemicals industry, despite low operating efficiency. The company recently reported a quarterly revenue of $123.57 million, marking a 6.71% year-over-year increase, and a significant 51.02% year-over-year rise in net profit. However, specific financial data for various quality and efficiency metrics have not yet been disclosed by the company.
American Vanguard Corp (AVD) Technical Analysis: Support, Resistance, Indicators & Moving Averages
This article provides a technical analysis of American Vanguard Corp (AVD), focusing on its current stock price momentum, support and resistance levels, and signals from various technical indicators and moving averages. The stock currently has a price momentum score of 6.11 and is trading between a resistance level of 3.00 and a support level of 2.26, suggesting suitability for range-bound swing trading. Both technical indicators and moving averages are predominantly signaling "Sell" for AVD.
American Vanguard Corp (AVD) Institutional Confidence
American Vanguard Corp (AVD) has an institutional shareholding score of 5.00, placing it 47th out of 68 in the Chemicals industry. The institutional shareholding proportion is 64.28%, a decrease of 28.61% quarter-over-quarter. James Simons is the largest institutional shareholder, holding 0.75% of outstanding shares.
American Vanguard Corp (AVD) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates
This article provides an earnings forecast for American Vanguard Corp (AVD), noting that no earnings forecast score is currently available, but the chemicals industry average is 7.30. Analysts have set an average price target of $12.00, with one analyst recommending a "Buy" rating. The expected revenue for the next quarter is $135.00M, and the EPS for the next quarter is projected to be $0.09.
American Vanguard Corp (AVD) Valuation: PE, PB & Fair Value Analysis
American Vanguard Corp (AVD) currently has a valuation score of 9.18, placing it 12th out of 68 companies in the Chemicals industry. The company's P/E ratio is -1.66, which is significantly below its recent high and above its recent low. However, relevant data for P/B, P/S, and P/CF ratios have not yet been disclosed by the company.
American Vanguard Corp (AVD) Dividends & Stock Splits: Historical Payouts and Event Timeline
This article provides a detailed historical overview of American Vanguard Corp (AVD) dividends and stock splits. It lists all recent cash dividend payouts, including ex-dividend, record, and payment dates, showing a consistent quarterly dividend of $0.03. The article also notes that there have been no stock splits for AVD within the provided data.
