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AVD
$3.02+0.03 (+0.84%)
Market OpenUpdated 2:56 PM EDT
American Vanguard Corporation, through its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets synthetic, biological, and biorational products for agricultural, commercial, and consumer uses in the United States and internationally.
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
American Vanguard Corporation in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $3.02. The stock is currently 49% below its 52-week high of $5.92, remaining 27.9% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 30/100 signals elevated caution as multiple indicators diverge.
Ecosystem Influences
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $123.57M↓ | $150.69M↑ | $119.31M↓ | $129.31M↑ | $115.80M |
| Gross Profit | $38.42M↓ | $42.61M↑ | $34.21M↓ | $40.55M↑ | $30.19M |
| Operating Income | $2.63M↓ | $7.95M↑ | $1.81M↓ | $6.27M↑ | -$4.31M |
| Net Income | -$4.14M↑ | -$28.21M↓ | -$12.36M↓ | -$849,000↑ | -$8.46M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
American Vanguard Corporation, through its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets synthetic, biological, and biorational products for agricultural, commercial, and consumer uses in the United States and internationally. The company synthes...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
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P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-24.03%
Volume
Today's trading volume
428,958
Recent News
Pleasing Signs As A Number Of Insiders Buy American Vanguard Stock
It is usually uneventful when a single insider buys stock. However, When quite a few insiders buy shares, as it...
American Vanguard AVD Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Douglas Kaye: Thank you, Bobby, and welcome, everyone, to our first quarter 2026 earnings conference call. The year so far for American Vanguard has gotten off to a good start despite continued challenging market conditions, which I will speak to more in a few minutes.
American Vanguard Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing higher sales and a sharp increase in adjusted EBITDA, as management cited improved domestic demand, better gross margins, and cost controls amid what it described as still-challenging agricultural market conditions. Fir
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