American Vanguard (AVD) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD) is a specialty chemical and crop protection company that develops, formulates and markets products for agricultural, public health and industrial applications. The company’s portfolio encompasses herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and seed-treatment products designed to help growers manage weeds, insects and diseases across a variety of row and specialty crops. In addition to crop protection, American Vanguard supplies public health products for mosquito and vector control and offers a range of specialty chemical solutions used in industrial processes, consumer products and niche markets.

In its agricultural segment, American Vanguard focuses on both generic and proprietary chemistries, offering formulations under the AMVAC and DEFENDA brands as well as custom blends for regional crop needs. The public health division provides larvicides and adulticides to municipal and commercial applicators to help control mosquito-borne diseases. Its specialty chemical offerings include additives, additives and polymeric solutions for coatings, adhesives and other industrial applications. The company combines in-house research and development with strategic partnerships to accelerate the launch of new chemistries and enhance formulation technology.

Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Newport Beach, California, American Vanguard maintains manufacturing facilities and technical centers across North America and in Israel. The company serves customers in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and Africa through a network of wholly owned subsidiaries and distribution partners. This global footprint supports tailored solutions that address diverse regulatory requirements and crop profiles in key agricultural regions.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Fernando F. Lecanda, American Vanguard has pursued a strategy of targeted acquisitions and product-line extensions to broaden its market reach. The management team combines deep industry experience in crop protection with expertise in regulatory affairs and supply-chain management. With a focus on innovation and customer support, the company aims to strengthen its position in specialty chemicals and expand its portfolio of environmentally responsible solutions.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $3.42 to $3.59
• 50-Day Range: $3.47 to $4.95
• 52-Week Range: $3.28 to $9.84
• Volume: 199,671 shs
• Average Volume: 264,687 shs
• Market Capitalization: $97.96 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $12.00
• Consensus Rating: Buy

American Vanguard Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

American Vanguard scored higher than 47% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 114th out of 188 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

American Vanguard has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

American Vanguard has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of American Vanguard is -0.71, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of American Vanguard is -0.71, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

American Vanguard has a P/B Ratio of 0.43. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.46% of the float of American Vanguard has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

American Vanguard has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in American Vanguard has recently increased by 42.93%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

American Vanguard does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

American Vanguard does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.46% of the float of American Vanguard has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

American Vanguard has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in American Vanguard has recently increased by 42.93%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

Search Interest

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

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, American Vanguard insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $9,340.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 7.60% of the stock of American Vanguard is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

79.04% of the stock of American Vanguard is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

AVD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AVD shares performed this year?

American Vanguard's stock was trading at $4.63 at the start of the year. Since then, AVD stock has decreased by 25.1% and is now trading at $3.47.

How were American Vanguard's earnings last quarter?

American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD) issued its earnings results on Friday, June, 6th. The basic materials company reported ($0.24) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.03) by $0.21. The basic materials company had revenue of $127 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $127 million. American Vanguard had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 23.99% and a negative net margin of 25.83%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are American Vanguard's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of American Vanguard include SummerHaven Investment Management LLC (0.35%) and Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio (0.07%). Insiders that own company stock include Keith M Rosenbloom, Eric G Wintemute, Douglas Kaye, Ulrich Trogele, Patrick E Gottschalk, Peter Eilers and Steven D Macicek.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of American Vanguard?

Shares of AVD 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 American Vanguard own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that American Vanguard investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Tesla (TSLA), Broadcom (AVGO) and First Solar (FSLR).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 6/06/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: CHEM - SPECIALTY
• Sub-Industry: Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals
• Current Symbol: NYSE:AVD
• CIK: 5981
• Web: www.american-vanguard.com
• Phone: (949) 260-1200
• Fax: 949-260-1214
• Employees: 800
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for American Vanguard: $12.00
• High Price Target: $12.00
• Low Price Target: $12.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +245.8%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($4.86)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$126.34 million
• Net Margins: -25.83%
• Pretax Margin: -24.92%
• Return on Equity: -23.99%
• Return on Assets: -9.66%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.74
• Current Ratio: 1.77
• Quick Ratio: 0.91

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $547.31 million
• Price / Sales: 0.18
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $8.07 per share
• Price / Book: 0.43

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 28,230,000
• Free Float: 26,083,000
• Market Cap: $97.96 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.21