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AVD Stock Forecast: American Vanguard Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 13 Aug 2026
$2.13
−1.84% on the day

Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 36 of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$62.1M
Ticker Nerd rank
36 / 100
Median analyst target
—
Analysts covering
1
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−17.1%
1M
−19.9%
YTD
−44.2%
1Y
−59.6%
From 52W high
−63.3%
From 52W low
+3.4%
$2.06
$5.81
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

AVD stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores American Vanguard Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 13 Aug 2026
36 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
88
Size
80
Accruals
66
Value
51
Issuance
34
Quality
34
Revisions
25
Volatility
25
Momentum
12

Growth (88): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Momentum (12): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

AVD stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AVD, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$2.00$3.00$4.00$5.00$6.00Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26AVD

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says1 analysts
1 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
9 June 2025Lake StreetMaintainsBuy$14 → $12
22 July 2024Lake StreetInitiatesBuy—
15 Apr 2024Loop CapitalMaintainsBuy—
15 Mar 2024Roth MKMMaintainsBuy—
20 Nov 2018Loop CapitalUpgradeBuy—
23 Jan 2017Roth CapitalUpgradeBuy—
28 Nov 2016Piper SandlerUpgradeNeutral—
28 Nov 2016PiperJaffrayUpgradeNeutral—
3 Aug 2016SunTrust Robinson HumphreyUpgradeBuy—
13 July 2016BB&T CapitalDowngradeHold—
5 May 2016Roth CapitalMaintainsNeutral—
4 May 2016Roth CapitalDowngradeNeutral—
11 Mar 2016Roth CapitalInitiatesBuy—
4 Jan 2016Piper SandlerDowngradeUnderweight—
4 Jan 2016PiperJaffrayDowngradeUnderweight—
3 Nov 2015Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
3 Nov 2015PiperJaffrayMaintainsNeutral—
6 May 2015BB&T CapitalInitiatesBuy—
23 Apr 2015Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
23 Apr 2015PiperJaffrayMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. AVD appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

AVD analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Fundamentals

American Vanguard Corp. (AVD) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
21.0×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.1×

Cheaper than 95% of US stocks

Price / book
0.3×

Cheaper than 87% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
12.1×

Cheaper than 32% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−9.7%

Higher than 16% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
6.7%

Higher than 44% of US stocks

Gross margin
31.1%

Higher than 36% of US stocks

Operating margin
1.3%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Net margin
−10.7%

Higher than 20% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−26.5%

Higher than 28% of US stocks

Return on assets
0.7%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Dividend yield
5.5%

Higher than 84% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

AVD vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAgricultural Inputs
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
AVDAmerican Vanguard Corp.$62.1M
36
BIOXBioceres Crop Solutions Corp.$27.2M
17
SEEDOrigin Agritech Ltd.$12.8M
24
IPIIntrepid Potash, Inc.$479.1M
89
FMCFMC Corp.$1.3B
26
FSIFlexible Solutions International, Inc.*$63.5M
45
NXTSNexentis Technologies, Inc.$2.8M
3

* Nearest Basic Materials names by size — few agricultural inputs companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest AVD news & analysis

American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Announces Executive Appointment of Mark Helt as U.S. Crop President

Accesswire · 11 Aug 2026positive

American Vanguard Corporation announced that Mark Helt has joined the company as U.S. Crop President. Helt brings more than 25 years of commercial leadership experience across the North American crop protection, seed, and specialty markets, according to the company's announcement on August 11, 2026.

Why it matters — The appointment of an experienced commercial leader to head the U.S. Crop business signals a leadership change that could influence American Vanguard's U.S. crop protection operations.

American Vanguard Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 11 Aug 2026neutral

American Vanguard reported lower second-quarter sales amid challenging agricultural market conditions. Management said U.S. specialty growth, cost actions, and product-development investments supported its full-year outlook.

Why it matters — AVD watchers would care because the company's full-year outlook was maintained despite weaker quarterly sales, reflecting offsetting growth and cost measures.

American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 10 Aug 2026neutral

American Vanguard Corporation held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and Seeking Alpha published a transcript of the event. The call covered the company's financial results and operational performance for the second quarter of 2026.

Why it matters — AVD watchers would want to review the transcript for management's commentary on quarterly results and the company's outlook.

American Vanguard Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Accesswire · 10 Aug 2026neutral

American Vanguard Corporation, a diversified specialty and agricultural products company, reported its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026. The announcement covers its crop protection and nutrition, turf and ornamental management, and commercial pest control segments.

Why it matters — This quarterly earnings report provides AVD watchers with the company's latest financial performance for the first half of its 2026 fiscal year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about AVD stock

Is AVD stock a buy right now?

Of the 1 analysts covering American Vanguard Corp., 1 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks American Vanguard Corp. 36 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank AVD?

As at 13 Aug 2026, American Vanguard Corp. ranks 36 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (88 of 100).

What is the AVD stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering American Vanguard Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AVD are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.

How has AVD stock performed over the past year?

American Vanguard Corp. returned -59.6% over the 12 months to 13 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does American Vanguard Corp. do?

American Vanguard Corporation is a diversified specialty and agricultural company. It focuses on manufacturing and distributing critical crop protection chemicals used in the agricultural industry to enhance crop yields and improve food production efficiency.

What is the latest news on AVD?

The most recent item we track (Accesswire, 11 Aug 2026): "American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Announces Executive Appointment of Mark Helt as U.S. Crop President". American Vanguard Corporation announced that Mark Helt has joined the company as U.S. Crop President. Helt brings more than 25 years of commercial leadership experience across the North American crop protection, seed, and specialty markets, according to the company's announcement on August 11, 2026.

Company

About American Vanguard Corp.

American Vanguard Corporation is a diversified specialty and agricultural company. It focuses on manufacturing and distributing critical crop protection chemicals used in the agricultural industry to enhance crop yields and improve food production efficiency. The company's product portfolio includes specialized insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides, which are vital for pest control and disease management in various crops. Operating mainly in the agricultural sector, American Vanguard also extends its services to non-crop markets such as turf, ornamental plants, and public health insecticides. Given its integral role in the agriculture industry, the corporation contributes significantly to the global food chain by ensuring sustainable crop growing practices. American Vanguard's strategic positioning in both national and international markets fortifies its influence in agricultural supply chains. By staying at the forefront of regulatory compliance and environmental safety, the company aligns its operations with global agricultural policies and sustainability practices, thereby playing a crucial role in the advancement of agricultural technologies and solutions. Its commitment to research and development helps it to adapt and innovate in the face of evolving agricultural needs and challenges.

CEO Mr. Douglas A. Kaye III CPA · 755 employees · United States · https://www.american-vanguard.com