NYSE$AVD
American Vanguard Corporation · Q1 2024 earnings
Q1 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
American Vanguard reported an increase in net sales and improved operating leverage in Q1 2024.
American Vanguard reported Q1 2024 results with net sales of $135 million, a 35% increase in adjusted EBITDA, and an 87% increase in operating income compared to Q1 2023. Growth was experienced across all three business segments. The company is adjusting its annual targets in light of concerns raised by USEPA and has voluntarily suspended sales of its herbicide Dacthal pending potential approval of a label.
- Net sales increased to $135 million from $125 million year-over-year.
- Adjusted EBITDA rose to $15.5 million from $11.5 million year-over-year.
- Operating income increased to $6.1 million from $3.3 million year-over-year.
- Net income decreased to $1.6 million from $1.9 million year-over-year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
American Vanguard · Revenue · Quarterly
$135M
Revenue by segment
American Vanguard · $150M total across 3 segments · Q3 2023
- U.S. Crop$67.7M-2.0%45.3%
- International$62.5M-2.4%41.8%
- U.S. Non-Crop$19.3M+1.7%12.9%
Forward guidance
The company is adjusting its annual targets to achieve an increase in net sales of between 6% and 9% year over year and are setting adjusted EBITDA target to $60 - $70 million.
Tailwinds
- Targeting a net sales increase of 6% to 9% year-over-year.
- Adjusted EBITDA target set at $60 to $70 million.
Headwinds
- Voluntarily suspended sales of herbicide Dacthal.
- Suspension is pending potential approval of a label.
- Suspension due to concerns raised by USEPA.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2024
-1.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
-3.0%
Avg return
5 days after
-2.6%
Avg return
30 days after
52%
34 / 65 earnings
Positive
+18.9%
Q4 2015
Best reaction
-34.9%
Q2 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -1.4% | -1.0% | -9.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | -9.6% | -30.9% | -24.6% | |
| Q3 2025 | -0.8% | -0.4% | -14.9% | |
| Q1 2025 | -9.2% | -8.5% | -19.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | -5.7% | +6.2% | -20.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +2.1% | +5.0% | -5.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | -34.9% | -28.5% | -20.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | -26.6% | -30.6% | -30.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | +15.3% | +9.4% | +4.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | +1.1% | -12.3% | +5.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | -16.6% | -13.1% | -24.7% | |
| Q1 2023 | -12.9% | -9.9% | -3.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | +4.9% | +5.5% | +7.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | -4.4% | -6.6% | -4.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | -18.2% | -15.5% | -19.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | +5.6% | -4.5% | +17.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | +2.6% | +6.5% | +24.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | +4.3% | +3.0% | -9.2% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.7% | -6.6% | -3.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | -3.3% | -5.8% | -14.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | +2.1% | -2.0% | -8.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | +9.2% | +8.3% | +21.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | +4.6% | +3.0% | +1.0% | |
| Q1 2020 | -1.9% | -9.6% | -3.1% | |
| Q4 2019 | -4.6% | -9.3% | +2.3% | |
| Q3 2019 | +5.0% | +6.4% | +8.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | +5.4% | +3.0% | +13.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | -0.3% | -8.3% | -19.6% | |
| Q4 2018 | +6.2% | -1.1% | -2.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | -5.6% | -1.9% | -7.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | -4.2% | -9.3% | -4.0% | |
| Q1 2018 | +11.7% | +0.9% | +10.5% | |
| Q4 2017 | +16.0% | +15.5% | +9.8% | |
| Q3 2017 | -6.1% | -10.1% | -10.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | +9.7% | +13.1% | +10.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | +10.9% | +9.1% | +9.4% | |
| Q4 2016 | -4.0% | -6.2% | +4.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | +0.3% | +3.3% | +14.3% | |
| Q2 2016 | +17.6% | +16.2% | +12.2% | |
| Q1 2016 | -21.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +18.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +14.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +14.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -13.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +8.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +7.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -11.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +12.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -6.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -6.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -15.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -15.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -15.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -15.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +4.5% | — | — |
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