American Vanguard Corporation
AVD | NYSE
$1.11
+$0.01 (+0.91%)
Nov 2, 2026, 9:30 AM ET · Market open
Company Profile
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.
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Douglas A. Kaye | Chairman & Chief Executive Officer |
| Shayne Wetherall | Chief Executive Officer of Specialty Business |
| David T. Johnson | Chief Financial Officer |
| Timothy J. Donnelly | Chief Information Officer, General Counsel & Secretary |
| Anthony Young | Director of Investor Relations |
| Jared Stanley | Senior Vice President of Supply Chain & Operations |
| Michael J. DiPaola | Chief Commercial Officer |
| Nolteanous Gilliam | Senior Vice President of Manufacturing |
| Shirin Khosravi | Chief Human Resource Officer |
| William A. Kuser | Director of Corporate Communications |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 01, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 10-K/A | [Amend] Annual Report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 4 | Filing |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 4 | Filing |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 10-Q | Quarterly Report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | SC 13G/A | [Amend] Statement of acquisition of beneficial own... |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 4 | Filing |
| Jun 09, 2026 | 4 | Filing |
| Jun 08, 2026 | 4 | Filing |
American Vanguard Corporation
| Country | United States |
| IPO Date | Mar 3, 1987 |
| Industry | Agricultural Inputs |
| Sector | Basic Materials |
| Employees | 739 |
| CEO | Douglas A. Kaye |
Contact Details
4695 MacArthur Court Newport Beach,
California 92660 United States
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | AVD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Fiscal Year | January - December |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| CIK Code | 0000005981 |
| CUSIP Number | 030371108 |
| ISIN Number | US0303711081 |
| SIC Code | 2870 |
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