News Sentiment

AVD sentiment intelligence

American Vanguard Corporation news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 54 Balanced news tone 56 relevant articles
Exchange NYSE United States
Sector Basic Materials Market context
Industry Agricultural Inputs Read-through group
Latest close 2.68 Week of 10 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 54/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Price moving ahead of tone

Price is moving more forcefully than the current news tone suggests.

Primary event Market update

84/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 56

directly relevant articles

Source quality 3

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend inactive

-15.2% over one week, -8.5% over four weeks, trend inactive, and below fair value.

Latest direct headline Neutral

Form 4 American Vanguard Corp For: 14 July By Investing.com

Market Reaction

Price moving ahead of tone

64/100 confidence

Price is moving more forcefully than the current news tone suggests.

Primary event Market update 84/100 classification
One-week reaction -15.2% Price reacting lower
Trend fit Trend inactive -8.5% over four weeks
Fair value -60.6% Below fair value
Value support

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 14
Neutral 39
Negative 3

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 56
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
Stock Titan 17
TradingKey 7
simplywall.st 5
Investing.com 4
ACCESS Newswire 4
Market source 3
MarketBeat 2
Investing.com Nigeria 1

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Market update 39
Earnings 14
Capital return 1
Guidance 1
Balance sheet 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

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Stock Titan Direct company coverage

American Vanguard (NYSE: AVD) CEO buys 6,527 shares in plan

American Vanguard CEO Douglas Kaye acquired 6,527 shares of common stock at $2.36 per share through the company's employee stock purchase plan (ESPP). These shares were bought via payroll deductions over six months, ending June 30, 2026, at 85% of fair market value. Following thi

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
14 Jul 2026 23:41
Source
Stock Titan
Kalkine Media Direct company coverage

Why Did American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) Report Lower Short Interest?

This article from Kalkine Media discusses American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD), a company operating in specialty agricultural chemicals. It briefly mentions the company's association with the NYSE Composite and the small-cap business segment, and then explains that the full content discu

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jul 2026 04:10
Source
Kalkine Media
AD HOC NEWS Direct company coverage

American Vanguard Corp focuses on crop protection strategy as investors weigh long term prospects

American Vanguard Corp (AVD) is focusing on its crop protection and precision application strategy to strengthen its long-term position in global agriculture. The agrochemical specialist operates with a diversified portfolio including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, aim

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Market update
Published
06 Jul 2026 17:09
Source
AD HOC NEWS
Investing.com Direct company coverage

American Vanguard names Hermann Castro as marketing SVP

American Vanguard Corporation has appointed Hermann Castro as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Business Development, bringing over 25 years of experience in the agricultural sector. Castro's expertise is expected to help align innovation with market needs for the company, whi

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Market update
Published
01 Jul 2026 21:10
Source
Investing.com
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

American Vanguard taps ag veteran Hermann Castro for growth push

American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) has appointed Hermann Castro as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Business Development at AMVAC, its crop protection and management subsidiary. Castro brings over 25 years of global agricultural experience across various sectors,

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Market update
Published
01 Jul 2026 20:09
Source
Stock Titan
www.marketscreener.com Direct company coverage

American Vanguard Corporation(NYSE: AVD) dropped from Russell 3000E Index

American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD), a diversified specialty and agriculture products company, has been dropped from the Russell 3000E Index. The agricultural chemicals company's stock shows a 5-day change of -2.59% and a year-to-date change of -31.15%. This news follows se

Tone
Negative 39/100
Event
Market update
Published
29 Jun 2026 06:09
Source
www.marketscreener.com
TradingKey Direct company coverage

American Vanguard Corp (AVD) Financial Health: Profitability & Balance Sheet Analysis

American Vanguard Corp (AVD) holds a stable financial score of 7.46, ranking 28th out of 68 in the Chemicals industry, despite low operating efficiency. The company recently reported a quarterly revenue of $123.57 million, marking a 6.71% year-over-year increase, and a significan

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Earnings
Published
23 Jun 2026 11:10
Source
TradingKey
TradingKey Direct company coverage

American Vanguard Corp (AVD) Technical Analysis: Support, Resistance, Indicators & Moving Averages

This article provides a technical analysis of American Vanguard Corp (AVD), focusing on its current stock price momentum, support and resistance levels, and signals from various technical indicators and moving averages. The stock currently has a price momentum score of 6.11 and i

Tone
Negative 30/100
Event
Market update
Published
22 Jun 2026 17:10
Source
TradingKey
TradingKey Direct company coverage

American Vanguard Corp (AVD) Institutional Confidence

American Vanguard Corp (AVD) has an institutional shareholding score of 5.00, placing it 47th out of 68 in the Chemicals industry. The institutional shareholding proportion is 64.28%, a decrease of 28.61% quarter-over-quarter. James Simons is the largest institutional shareholder

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
19 Jun 2026 04:10
Source
TradingKey
TradingKey Direct company coverage

American Vanguard Corp (AVD) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates

This article provides an earnings forecast for American Vanguard Corp (AVD), noting that no earnings forecast score is currently available, but the chemicals industry average is 7.30. Analysts have set an average price target of $12.00, with one analyst recommending a "Buy" ratin

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
19 Jun 2026 02:16
Source
TradingKey
TradingKey Direct company coverage

American Vanguard Corp (AVD) Valuation: PE, PB & Fair Value Analysis

American Vanguard Corp (AVD) currently has a valuation score of 9.18, placing it 12th out of 68 companies in the Chemicals industry. The company's P/E ratio is -1.66, which is significantly below its recent high and above its recent low. However, relevant data for P/B, P/S, and P

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
18 Jun 2026 23:39
Source
TradingKey
TradingKey Direct company coverage

American Vanguard Corp (AVD) Dividends & Stock Splits: Historical Payouts and Event Timeline

This article provides a detailed historical overview of American Vanguard Corp (AVD) dividends and stock splits. It lists all recent cash dividend payouts, including ex-dividend, record, and payment dates, showing a consistent quarterly dividend of $0.03. The article also notes t

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Capital return
Published
17 Jun 2026 20:09
Source
TradingKey
TradingKey Direct company coverage

American Vanguard Corp (AVD) Revenue Breakdown: Business Segments, Regional Revenue & Profit Contribution

This article provides a revenue breakdown for American Vanguard Corp (AVD), detailing its regional revenue contribution. It shows that 60.51% of its revenue, or $311.68 million, comes from the United States, while 39.49%, or $203.43 million, is generated internationally. The arti

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
17 Jun 2026 19:09
Source
TradingKey
Intellectia AI Direct company coverage

AVD Technical Analysis & Stock Price Forecast

This article provides a technical analysis of American Vanguard Corp (AVD), indicating a "Strong Buy" consensus based on various indicators. It details momentum indicators like RSI and MACD, support and resistance levels, and analyzes its performance relative to moving averages.

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Guidance
Published
13 Jun 2026 23:09
Source
Intellectia AI
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

[Form 4] AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP Insider Trading Activity

This article reports an insider trading activity for AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) involving KEITH M. ROSENBLOOM. The transaction details a grant of 31,872 deferred stock units (DSUs) at a price of $0.00, increasing his direct holdings to 66,283 shares. These DSUs are part of the

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
10 Jun 2026 00:40
Source
Stock Titan
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

AVD SEC Filings - American Vanguard Corp 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K Forms

This page provides a comprehensive resource for American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) SEC filings, including 10-K annual reports, 10-Q quarterly reports, 8-K material events, and insider trading forms. Recent filings detail director share awards as part of compensation programs, an

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
10 Jun 2026 00:09
Source
Stock Titan
Investing.com Direct company coverage

American Vanguard CEO Douglas Kaye buys $12,500 in company stock

American Vanguard CEO Douglas Kaye purchased 5,000 shares of company stock for $12,500 on June 3, 2026, bringing his total direct holdings to 300,251 shares. This transaction follows a 36% decline in AVD shares over the past six months, with InvestingPro analysis suggesting the s

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Market update
Published
09 Jun 2026 00:09
Source
Investing.com
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

American Vanguard (AVD) officer receives grant of 20,000 stock options at $2.51

David T. Johnson, an officer at American Vanguard Corp (AVD), was granted 20,000 incentive stock options with an exercise price of $2.51 per share. These options will vest on the third anniversary of the June 4, 2026 grant date and expire on the tenth anniversary. Following this

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
08 Jun 2026 22:09
Source
Stock Titan
Investing.com South Africa Direct company coverage

American Vanguard CEO Douglas Kaye buys $12,500 in company stock By Investing.com

American Vanguard CEO Douglas Kaye purchased $12,500 worth of company stock, acquiring 5,000 shares at $2.50 each. This transaction increases his direct holdings to 300,251 shares and follows a 36% decline in AVD shares over the past six months, with InvestingPro analysis indicat

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Market update
Published
08 Jun 2026 21:39
Source
Investing.com South Africa
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

American Vanguard (NYSE: AVD) CEO adds 5,000 shares in open-market buy

American Vanguard Corp's CEO, Douglas Kaye, purchased 5,000 shares of common stock at $2.50 per share in an open-market transaction. This purchase increased his direct holdings to 300,251 shares. The insider trade, valued at $12,500, signals a positive sentiment from leadership t

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Market update
Published
08 Jun 2026 20:09
Source
Stock Titan
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Executive bonuses and 2026 vote results at American Vanguard (NYSE: AVD)

American Vanguard Corporation announced the results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting, where all four proposals were approved, including the election of seven directors, ratification of Deloitte Touche LLP as the independent auditor, and advisory approval of the company’s ex

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
08 Jun 2026 20:09
Source
Stock Titan
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

AMERICAN VANGUARD (AVD) CEO granted 50,000 incentive stock options at $2.51

AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) CEO Douglas Kaye was granted 50,000 incentive stock options with an exercise price of $2.51 per share. These options vest in full on the third anniversary of the June 4, 2026 grant date and expire on the tenth anniversary. This transaction is classifi

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
08 Jun 2026 20:09
Source
Stock Titan
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

American Vanguard shareholders back all 2026 board, pay votes

American Vanguard Corp. (NYSE: AVD) announced that all proposals at its June 3, 2026, Annual Meeting of Stockholders were approved by an overwhelming percentage of voted shares. These approvals include the election of all seven director nominees, the ratification of Deloitte Touc

Tone
Positive 64/100
Event
Market update
Published
08 Jun 2026 14:09
Source
Stock Titan