American Vanguard Corporation (AVD)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in American Vanguard Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) has returned -34.82% so far this year and -43.41% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AVD has returned -16.58% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 22, 1988, AVD's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.28%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Feb 1996 with a return of +69.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -46.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, AVD closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 6, 1996 with a return of +56.5%, while the worst single day was Aug 9, 2024 at -37.5%.

American Vanguard Corporation has an annualized alpha of 13.45%, beta of 0.83, and R² of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 23, 1988.

• This stock participated in 105.63% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 80.84% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.06 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

AVD ranks 12 for risk / return — in the bottom 12% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

American Vanguard Corporation provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Vanguard Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Vanguard Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the American Vanguard Corporation was 94.00%, occurring on Mar 27, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current American Vanguard Corporation drawdown is 92.75%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of American Vanguard Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how American Vanguard Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Agricultural Inputs industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.