American Vanguard Corporation Common Stock ($0.10 Par Value) (AVD)
5.7550
+0.0350 (0.61%)
American Vanguard Corporation is a specialty agricultural products company focused on developing and marketing crop protection and nutrient products for farmers
The company offers a range of solutions, including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity while promoting sustainable farming practices. With a commitment to innovation, American Vanguard invests in research and development to create effective and environmentally responsible products that help farmers manage pests and protect their crops, ultimately contributing to the global food supply chain.
Previous Close | 5.720 |
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Open | 5.700 |
Bid | 5.750 |
Ask | 5.760 |
Day's Range | 5.650 - 5.770 |
52 Week Range | 4.260 - 14.28 |
Volume | 35,320 |
Market Cap | 169.28M |
PE Ratio (TTM) | -5.587 |
EPS (TTM) | -1.0 |
Dividend & Yield | 0.1200 (2.09%) |
1 Month Average Volume | 311,940 |
News & Press Releases
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American Vanguard® Corporation today announced that its crop business unit, AMVAC®, entered into a regional distribution agreement with DPH Biologicals®, a leading developer and supplier of agricultural biologicals. The agreement significantly expands American Vanguard’s GreenSolutions portfolio and increases availability of biological products throughout the U.S. while also expanding DPH Bio’s footprint into specialty crop markets.
By American Vanguard Corporation · Via Business Wire · January 30, 2025
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American Vanguard Corporation (NYSEAVD) has announced that CEO, Douglas “Dak” Kaye, III, will be participating in an investor forum with Lake Street Capital analyst Ben Klieve on January 16, 2025 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. This forum will be Mr. Kaye’s first presentation to the financial community as the CEO of American Vanguard.
By American Vanguard Corporation · Via Business Wire · January 9, 2025
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American Vanguard® Corporation (AVD), a leading manufacturer and marketer of innovative solutions for the agricultural industry in the areas of crop protection and nutrition, turf and ornamental management, and commercial pest control (the “Company”), announced that Debra Edwards is retiring from the board of directors and has therefore resigned. Ms. Edwards has been on the Board since 2011, having served as Chair of the Compensation Committee, as well as on the Risk and Finance Committees. Ms. Edwards commented, “I have enjoyed my time on the Board of American Vanguard and I’ve learned so much. I believe this is an exciting time for the Company and I look forward to monitoring its progress under newly appointed CEO, Dak Kaye.”
By American Vanguard Corporation · Via Business Wire · December 12, 2024
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American Vanguard® Corporation (AVD), a leading manufacturer and marketer of innovative solutions for the ag industry in the areas of crop protection and nutrition, turf and ornamental management, and commercial pest control (the “Company”), today announced the appointment of Douglas A. (“Dak”) Kaye, III as the new Chief Executive Officer following a unanimous vote from its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective December 9, 2024. Mr. Kaye will be based at global headquarters beginning January 6, 2025. Mr. Kaye brings extensive experience to AVD and is expected to lead the Company into a new era of growth and innovation. He will succeed the Office of CEO (OCEO), which has been in place since July 15, 2024.
By American Vanguard Corporation · Via Business Wire · December 5, 2024
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American Vanguard stock is down on Friday after AVD investors learned of the company missing Q2 estimates and cutting revenue guidance.
Via InvestorPlace · August 9, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Berger Montague advises shareholders of American Vanguard Corporation (“AVD”) (NYSEAVD) about an investigation into AVD’s Board of Directors for potential breaches of fiduciary duties to AVD and AVD’s shareholders.
By Berger Montague · Via GlobeNewswire · November 14, 2024
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American Vanguard® Company, a diversified specialty and agricultural products company that develops, manufactures, and markets solutions for crop protection and nutrition, turf and ornamental management and commercial pest control, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.
By American Vanguard Corporation · Via Business Wire · November 11, 2024
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American Vanguard® Company announced today that it will report financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2024 on Monday, November 11 at 4:30 pm ET/ 1:30 pm PT. Tim Donnelly, Acting CEO, David T. Johnson, VP & CFO, and Mark Bassett, Member of the Board of Directors, will conduct the conference call.
By American Vanguard Corporation · Via Business Wire · November 5, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Berger Montague advises shareholders of American Vanguard Corporation (“AVD”) (NYSEAVD) about an investigation into AVD’s Board of Directors for potential breaches of fiduciary duties to AVD and AVD’s shareholders.
By Berger Montague · Via GlobeNewswire · October 24, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Berger Montague advises shareholders of American Vanguard Corporation (“AVD”) (NYSEAVD) about an investigation into AVD’s Board of Directors for potential breaches of fiduciary duties to AVD and AVD’s shareholders.
By Berger Montague · Via GlobeNewswire · October 11, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Berger Montague advises shareholders of American Vanguard Corporation (“AVD”) (NYSEAVD) about an investigation into AVD’s Board of Directors for potential breaches of fiduciary duties to AVD and AVD’s shareholders.
By Berger Montague · Via GlobeNewswire · September 26, 2024
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American Vanguard Corporation (NYSEAVD) today announced that, following its decision in April 2024 to voluntarily stop sales of Dacthal herbicide products, the Company has submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) voluntary cancellation requests for all of its federal registrations of those products. Those registrations are currently the subject of an emergency suspension order that was issued by EPA on August 6, 2024.
By American Vanguard Corporation · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2024
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Via InvestorPlace · August 9, 2024
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Via Benzinga · August 9, 2024
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AVD stock results show that American Vanguard missed analyst estimates for earnings per share and missed on revenue for the second quarter of 2024.
Via InvestorPlace · August 8, 2024
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American Vanguard Corporation (NYSEAVD) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.
By American Vanguard Corporation · Via Business Wire · August 8, 2024
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American Vanguard Corporation (NYSEAVD), today announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, on Thursday, August 8, 2024, after the close of the stock market.
By American Vanguard Corporation · Via Business Wire · August 7, 2024
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American Vanguard Corporation (NYSEAVD) today reported that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Eric G. Wintemute, concluded his position as CEO, effective July 12, 2024. The terms of his departure are set forth in the Transition Agreement dated July 3, 2024. Going forward, Mr. Wintemute will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board and will provide consulting services to the Company on a part-time basis, if needed.
By American Vanguard Corporation · Via Business Wire · July 15, 2024
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American Vanguard Corporation (NYSEAVD) today reported that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Eric G. Wintemute, has presented to the board his plan to retire from his position as CEO. The terms of his retirement are set forth in a Transition Agreement under which Mr. Wintemute will participate in the search for his successor being conducted by the global executive search firm, Kincannon & Reed, and retire upon the successor’s appointment but no later than December 31, 2024. Mr. Wintemute will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board and, post-retirement, will provide consulting services to the company on a part-time basis. Mr. Wintemute joined the company 47 years ago and has served as CEO for 30 years.
By American Vanguard Corporation · Via Business Wire · July 8, 2024
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American Vanguard Corporation (NYSEAVD) today announced voting results from its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 6, 2024. As to the first of three initiatives, the nine director nominees named in the proxy received more votes “for” than “against”; those persons are, Marisol Angelini, Scott Baskin, Mark Bassett, Debra Edwards, Emer Gunter, Patrick Gottschalk, Steven Macicek, Keith Rosenbloom and Eric Wintemute. They will serve as directors until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. In addition, the balance of the initiatives appearing on the Company’s proxy passed, namely, the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte Touche, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024, and advisory approval of the executive compensation policies and practices as set forth in the Company’s 2024 proxy. All nominees and measures received support from over ninety percent of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
By American Vanguard Corporation · Via Business Wire · June 11, 2024
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American Vanguard Corporation (NYSEAVD) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend in the amount of $0.03 per share of the company’s common stock to shareholders of record as of June 26, 2024, for distribution on July 10, 2024.
By American Vanguard Corporation · Via Business Wire · June 10, 2024
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American Vanguard Corporation (NYSEAVD) today announced that, after 35 years in the agrochemical industry, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Bob Trogele, will be retiring effective May 31, 2024. Mr. Trogele joined the company’s principal operating subsidiary, AMVAC, in January 2015 to focus on growing the business across multiple product lines and geographies, achieving greater profitability, and establishing a pipeline of future opportunities through innovation and strategic relationships.
By American Vanguard Corporation · Via Business Wire · May 29, 2024
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Via Benzinga · May 10, 2024
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AVD stock results show that American Vanguard missed analyst estimates for earnings per share and missed on revenue for the first quarter of 2024.
Via InvestorPlace · May 9, 2024
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American Vanguard Corporation (NYSEAVD) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
By American Vanguard Corporation · Via Business Wire · May 9, 2024