AVDBasic Materials · Agricultural InputsTicker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 38 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
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.
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): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Momentum (6): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AVD, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 June 2025 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | $14 → $12 |
| 22 July 2024 | Lake Street | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 15 Apr 2024 | Loop Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 15 Mar 2024 | Roth MKM | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 Nov 2018 | Loop Capital | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 23 Jan 2017 | Roth Capital | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 28 Nov 2016 | Piper Sandler | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 28 Nov 2016 | PiperJaffray | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 3 Aug 2016 | SunTrust Robinson Humphrey | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 13 July 2016 | BB&T Capital | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 5 May 2016 | Roth Capital | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 May 2016 | Roth Capital | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 11 Mar 2016 | Roth Capital | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 4 Jan 2016 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 4 Jan 2016 | PiperJaffray | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 3 Nov 2015 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 3 Nov 2015 | PiperJaffray | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 May 2015 | BB&T Capital | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 23 Apr 2015 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 23 Apr 2015 | PiperJaffray | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, American Vanguard Corp. returned −78.1% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 35% of US stocks
Cheaper than 96% of US stocks
Cheaper than 88% of US stocks
Cheaper than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 16% of US stocks
Higher than 27% of US stocks
Higher than 34% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 19% of US stocks
Higher than 28% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 96% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
American Vanguard Corp. has a market value of $39.2M and an enterprise value of $279.5M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $510.3M. The latest quarter shrank 9.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$54.6M, a −10.7% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$47.2M, after $5.2M of capital spending.
Trailing P/E: 21.0×; forward P/E: 4.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 9.09%, paying out 48% of earnings.
American Vanguard Corp. employs 739 people — $691K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| AVDAmerican Vanguard Corp. | $39.2M | 38 |
| BIOXBioceres Crop Solutions Corp. | $19.0M | 28 |
| SEEDOrigin Agritech Ltd. | $9.7M | 23 |
| IPIIntrepid Potash, Inc. | $427.4M | 91 |
| FNUCFrontier Nuclear & Minerals, Inc.* | $33.2M | 2 |
| OMEXOdyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.* | $37.3M | 18 |
| NPTTexxon Holding Ltd.* | $48.6M | 4 |
* Nearest Basic Materials names by size — few agricultural inputs companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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American Vanguard Corporation announced a planned transition in its Chief Financial Officer role. Matt Horwath will join the company on October 1, 2026 as CFO, succeeding David Johnson.
Why it matters — A change in the CFO role represents a leadership transition at a key executive level for the company.
American Vanguard announced that its operating subsidiary, AMVAC Chemical Corporation, reached agreements with Syngenta to acquire the U.S. rights to four established crop-protection brands: Caparol, Evik, Prime+ and Agri-Flex. The company said the addition of these brands expands and strengthens its offerings in core crops.
Why it matters — The acquisition of the four well-established crop-protection brands could broaden American Vanguard's product portfolio in core crops and strengthen its market position with American farmers.
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 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 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.
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. 38 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, American Vanguard Corp. ranks 38 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).
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.
American Vanguard Corp. returned -78.1% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
American Vanguard Corporation is a diversified specialty agricultural products company focused on crop protection, turf and ornamental care, and public health applications. Through its subsidiaries, the company develops, manufactures, and markets synthetic, biological, and biorational solutions used in agricultural, commercial, and consumer settings.
The most recent item we track (Accesswire, 1 Oct 2026): "American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Announces CFO Transition". American Vanguard Corporation announced a planned transition in its Chief Financial Officer role. Matt Horwath will join the company on October 1, 2026 as CFO, succeeding David Johnson.
American Vanguard Corporation is a diversified specialty agricultural products company focused on crop protection, turf and ornamental care, and public health applications. Through its subsidiaries, the company develops, manufactures, and markets synthetic, biological, and biorational solutions used in agricultural, commercial, and consumer settings. Its portfolio includes insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, soil fumigants, molluscicides, plant growth regulators, soil health products, and nutrition products in liquid, powder, and granular forms. American Vanguard serves markets such as crop production, turf management, ornamental plants, and pest control for both human and animal health. The company distributes its products through a combination of national distribution networks, cooperatives, sales offices, distributors, and direct sales channels. Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, American Vanguard Corporation plays a specialized role in supplying protection and management tools that support productivity and pest control across multiple end markets.
CEO Mr. Douglas A. Kaye III · 739 employees · United States · https://www.american-vanguard.com
