American Vanguard Q3 revenue, profit miss estimates

American Vanguard

10/11/2025 13:07

Overview

American Vanguard Q3 revenue missed analyst expectations, net income also missed

Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 rises to $8.2 mln from $1.8 mln last year

Company maintains full-year 2025 EBITDA guidance of $40 mln to $44 mln

Outlook

American Vanguard maintains 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $40 mln to $44 mln

Company expects greater market stability as it heads into 2026

Fourth quarter expected to be strongest, generating material free cash flow

Result Drivers

MANUFACTURING EFFICIENCY - Improved manufacturing efficiency contributed to higher gross profit margins and increased EBITDA

INVENTORY REDUCTION - Reduction in total inventory by $47 mln limited the need to access credit

PRODUCT LIABILITY CHARGE - $7.6 mln charge for product liability claims included in adjusted EBITDA, with future recovery expected

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q3 Revenue
Miss
$119.31 mln
$128 mln (1 Analyst)
Q3 Net Income
Miss
-$12.36 mln
-$2.35 mln (1 Analyst)
Q3 Operating Income
Miss
-$6.51 mln
$1.12 mln (1 Analyst)
Q3 Gross Profit
$34.21 mln


Analyst Coverage

The one available analyst rating on the shares is "buy"

The average consensus recommendation for the agricultural chemicals peer group is "buy"

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for American Vanguard Corp is $12.00, about 57.5% above its November 7 closing price of $5.10

The stock recently traded at 23 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 21 three months ago

Press Release: ID:nACSwMLWza

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