American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Research

American Vanguard Corporation, through its various subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets a diverse portfolio of specialized chemicals for agricultural, commercial, and consumer applications across the United States and internationally. The company formulates and produces a comprehensive range of chemicals, including pest control agents like insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and molluscicides, as well as solutions for soil health, plant nutrition, growth regulation, and soil fumigation. These offerings are available in liquid, powder, and granular forms, serving purposes in crop cultivation, turf and ornamental plant management, and human and animal health protection. American Vanguard also actively promotes, sells, and distributes finished chemical and biological products specifically designed for crop uses, and extends its distribution services to chemicals for the turf and ornamental markets. Its extensive distribution network encompasses partnerships with national distribution firms, purchasing collectives, and co-operatives, alongside its own sales offices, dedicated sales force, independent sales agents, and fully owned distribution entities. Established in 1969, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Newport Beach, California.

Market snapshot

Symbol
AVD
Price
$2.65
Day change
+2.32%
Market cap
$75.8M
P/E ratio
-1.67x
52-week range
2.05-5.92
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Agricultural Inputs
Next earnings
in 1 month
Analyst price target
$17.00

Peer companies

  • Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT)
  • Anfield Energy Inc. Common Shares (AEC)
  • BioHarvest Sciences Inc. Common Stock (BHST)
  • Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. (BIOX)
  • 5E Advanced Materials Inc. (FEAM)
  • Fury Gold Mines Limited (FURY)
  • Lavoro Limited (LVRO)
  • Mercer International Inc. (MERC)

Recent insider activity

  • ROSENBLOOM KEITH M — A-Award (31872 shares) on 2026-06-04
  • Johnson David` T. — A-Award (20000 shares) on 2026-06-04
  • Kaye Douglas — A-Award (50000 shares) on 2026-06-04
  • Kaye Douglas — P-Purchase (5000 shares) on 2026-06-03
  • McDougal Rubin J — A-Award (31872 shares) on 2026-06-04

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