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8-K ·Filed Mar 18, 2026

AVD

AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP
MIXED
Impact 6/10
Horizonmonths Processed7mo ago SEC0001193125-26-114235
8-K Item 2.02: Earnings release
Actionable Insight ◆ Mixed

Monitor 2026 execution on cost savings from LA facility rationalization and new product launches. The company's ability to achieve forecasted EBITDA growth of 12.8% while increasing sales will be key. Watch for improvements in international sales and working capital management.

DirectionMixed
Confidencehigh
Horizonmonths
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
AVD ▲ +12.26% at T+60d
NEUTRAL call +12.26% · α vs SPY -2.08% · entry $2.61 → $2.93
Entry = T+0 close
Mar 18, 2026
via day close
T+1d
-9.58%
call -9.58% · α -7.84%
$2.36
settled 7mo ago
T+5d
-16.09%
call -16.09% · α -13.88%
$2.19
settled 7mo ago
T+20d
+1.15%
call +1.15% · α -6.47%
$2.64
settled 7mo ago
T+60d
+12.26%
call +12.26% · α -2.08%
$2.93
settled 5mo ago

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Executive Summary

American Vanguard reported a 6% YoY revenue decline to $515.1M in 2025, but improved gross margin to 29% and maintained Adjusted EBITDA at $39.2M. The company secured $285M in new term loans, plans to rationalize its LA facility (saving $4M annually), and forecasts 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $44-48M on $530-550M in sales.

Key Financial Metrics

Revenue
$515.1M
-5.9% YoY
EPS
$-1.75
Guidance
$530M-$550M
initiated
Gross Margin
28.65%

Key Facts

  • 2025 revenue: $515.1M (-6% YoY), driven by 14% decline in international sales
  • 2025 Adjusted EBITDA: $39.2M (flat YoY), gross margin improved to 29% from 22%
  • GAAP net loss: $49.9M (improved from $126.3M loss in 2024)
  • Secured $285M in new term loans, replacing revolving credit facility
  • Forecasting 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $44-48M on $530-550M in sales
  • Rationalizing LA manufacturing facility, expected to save $4M annually
  • Fully remediated all material weaknesses from 2024 audit

Financial Impact

Revenue down 6% YoY to $515.1M, Adjusted EBITDA flat at $39.2M, forecasting 12.8% growth to $44-48M in 2026

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Segment Breakdown

SegmentRevenueGrowth
U.S. crop$221.4M-3.0%
U.S. non-crop$90.3M+10.0%
International$203.4M-14.0%

Risk Factors

  • International sales declined 14% due to channel inventory issues and drought
  • Q4 revenue missed expectations, impacting full-year EBITDA target
  • Execution risk on facility rationalization and cost savings
  • Agricultural market remains weak with farmer liquidity concerns

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE

Investment Themes

Materials & Mining

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001193125-26-114235
Document: d878596d8k.htm0001193125-26-114235
Document: 0001193125-26-114235-index.html0001193125-26-114235
Document: 0001193125-26-114235.txt0001193125-26-114235
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Oct 1, 2026
26d ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$1.75awaiting T+20—$1.08 (−38.29%)
Aug 20, 2026
9w ago
Insider Cluster
BEARISH ★ 5/10
$2.30 $2.06▲ +10.43%▲ +9.91%$1.08 (+53.04%)
Jun 8, 2026
20w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 5/10
$2.99 $2.97▼ −0.67%▼ −2.12%$1.08 (−63.88%)
Mar 18, 2026
31w ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 6/10
$2.61 $2.64▲ +1.15%▼ −6.47%$1.08 (−58.62%)
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Report published Mar 18, 2026