AVD

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Discover why Zacks, being the first on Wall Street to initiate stock coverage, rates American Vanguard as "Neutral." Explore how AVD's restructuring efforts, resilient U.S. business and growth prospects balance against high debt, weak cash flow and market challenges.

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 1, 2026 / American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD), 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 announced a transition in the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role. Matt Horwath will join American Vanguard on October 1, 2026 as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding David Johnson as part of a planned leadership transition.

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 11, 2026 / American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD) today announced Mark Helt joined the company as U.S. Crop President. Mark brings more than 25 years of commercial leadership experience across the North American crop protection, seed, and specialty markets.

American Vanguard NYSE: AVD reported lower second-quarter sales amid challenging agricultural market conditions, while management said U.S. specialty growth, cost actions and product-development investments supported its full-year outlook.

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 10, 2026 / American Vanguard Corporation, 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 second quarter and six-months ended June 30, 2026.

NEWPORT BEACH, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 1, 2026 / American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD) today announced that Hermann Castro has joined its executive team as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Business Development. Mr. Castro brings more than 25 years of global leadership experience across the agricultural value chain, including crop protection, seed and traits, production agriculture, and fresh produce systems.

American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

NEWPORT BEACH, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / American Vanguard Corporation announced today that it will report financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, after the market closes. In addition, the company will conduct an earnings conference call on that day at 4:30 pm ET/ 1:30 pm PT. CEO Dak Kaye and CFO David Johnson will host the event.