American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Stock Price & Analysis
American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) closed at USD 1.25 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 10.62% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 1.13; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 1.1–1.25 on volume of 3,020,826 shares. Market capitalization is $36.88M, with a 52-week range of USD 1.1–5.55 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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Key facts (AVD)
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -76.6% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -91.9% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-09, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate null.
Analysts (AVD)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (AVD)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -76.6% | -91.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -76.8% | -39.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 69.9% | 60.6% |
| Max drawdown | -79.1% (Feb 2026→Oct 2026) | -95.0% (May 2022→Oct 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 1.25 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 10.62% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 1.13 |
| Open | USD 1.17 |
| Day Range | USD 1.1 – 1.25 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 1.1 – 5.55 |
| Volume | 3,020,826 shares |
| Market Cap | $36.88M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (AVD)
Nexqual's technical model rates AVD "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 21.77 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 2.04) |
| MACD | -0.23 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (AVD)
Wall Street analysts rate AVD "None", per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (AVD)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-09 |
|---|
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (AVD)
| Total Revenue | $510.32M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -9.70% |
| Gross Margin | +29.38% |
| Operating Margin | +1.27% |
| Profit Margin | -10.70% |
| ROE | -26.48% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.57 |
| Current Ratio | 2.48 |
| Total Cash | $43.90M |
| Total Debt | $284.12M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financial Health Score (AVD)
Nexqual rates American Vanguard Corporation's overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -10% YoY (latest Q), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 29%, operating 1% |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $44M cash vs $284M debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — Operating cash flow -$42M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -26%, ROA 0.7% |
Ownership (AVD)
| Insider Ownership | +6.70% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +55.77% |
| Shares Outstanding | 29.50M |
| Float | 28.44M |
| Short % of Float | +1.40% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Leadership (AVD)
American Vanguard Corporation is led by Douglas A. Kaye (age 56), Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Chairman & CEO | Douglas A. Kaye (age 56) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Matthew Horwath (age 41) |
| Senior Vice President of Supply Chain & Operations | Jared Stanley |
| Director of Investor Relations | Anthony Young C.F.A. |
| Director of Corporate Communications | William A. Kuser |
Major Backers & Investors (AVD)
Notable institutional backers of American Vanguard Corporation include Wellington Management, EVR Research LP, Two Sigma Investments, LP, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Wellington Management | 5.84% |
| EVR Research LP | 2.63% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 2.48% |
| Cruiser Capital Advisors, Llc | 1.94% |
| Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. | 1.8% |
| Castleknight Management LP | 1.71% |
| RBF Capital, LLC | 1.42% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 8.39% |
| BlackRock | 3.47% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.63% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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