American Vanguard Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
American Vanguard's CEO is Dak Kaye, appointed in Dec 2024, has a tenure of 1.42 years. total yearly compensation is $1.07M, comprised of 60.8% salary and 39.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 1.03% of the company’s shares, worth $870.99K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 7.9 years and 3.9 years respectively.
Key information
Dak Kaye
Chief executive officer
US$1.1m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 60.78% |
| CEO tenure | 1.4yrs |
| CEO ownership | 1.0% |
| Management average tenure | 7.9yrs |
| Board average tenure | 3.9yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Feb 18
American Vanguard: Making Improvements, But The Environment Remains Challenging
Summary American Vanguard continues its turnaround amid persistent end-market headwinds that have driven 2025 revenues well below initial expectations. I expect 3%-4% revenue growth in 2026 on improving input utilization and potential restocking, but acreage pressures in corn and cotton are a risk, and a V-shaped recovery is unlikely. I consider management's mid-teens EBITDA margin target ambitious; I forecast gradual improvement toward 12% over time, but that's still enough to support upside for the shares. Valuation could be attractive if end-market demand improves, but I remain cautious, awaiting 2026 guidance and clearer signs of volume demand recovery before considering an upgrade. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 18
American Vanguard Corporation's (NYSE:AVD) Share Price Is Matching Sentiment Around Its Revenues
When close to half the companies operating in the Chemicals industry in the United States have price-to-sales ratios...Analysis Article • Nov 20
At US$4.41, Is American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD) Worth Looking At Closely?
While American Vanguard Corporation ( NYSE:AVD ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of...Analysis Article • Oct 30
Is American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) Using Debt In A Risky Way?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Aug 13
American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 29%
American Vanguard Corporation ( NYSE:AVD ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great...
New Narrative • May 09
Implementing ERP Systems And Reducing Inventory Will Streamline Processes
The ERP system and transformation plan aim to improve efficiency, enhance margins, and boost EBITDA through better cost management and operational processes.Seeking Alpha • Feb 27
American Vanguard: Can New Leadership And Restructuring Reinvigorate The Business?
Summary American Vanguard has had to deal with weaker crop protection volumes and increased generic competition that have sapped profitability and hit the share price hard. AVD's restructuring efforts aim to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and target growth, and the company recently hired a new CEO with relevant experience in post-patent crop protection. The company's efforts in biologicals (GreenSolutions) offers attractive growth potential, but may require more R&D reinvestment than the company has done in the past. I am concerned that prior targets for 15% post-restructuring EBITDA may be too ambitious, and generic competition may be persistent, but undemanding growth targets still point to significant potential upside. Despite that potential undervaluation, I prefer to see more stability and guidance/commentary from the new CEO before committing to a more bullish call on AVD. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 03
Investors Still Aren't Entirely Convinced By American Vanguard Corporation's (NYSE:AVD) Revenues Despite 33% Price Jump
American Vanguard Corporation ( NYSE:AVD ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great...Analysis Article • Dec 20
Slammed 31% American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD) Screens Well Here But There Might Be A Catch
American Vanguard Corporation ( NYSE:AVD ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 31% after a relatively good period...Analysis Article • Dec 12
Is American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) Using Too Much Debt?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Analysis Article • Nov 15
Analysts Have Been Trimming Their American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD) Price Target After Its Latest Report
American Vanguard Corporation ( NYSE:AVD ) just released its latest third-quarter report and things are not looking...Analysis Article • Sep 25
These Return Metrics Don't Make American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) Look Too Strong
Ignoring the stock price of a company, what are the underlying trends that tell us a business is past the growth phase...Analysis Article • Aug 09
Is American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD) Potentially Undervalued?
American Vanguard Corporation ( NYSE:AVD ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a...Seeking Alpha • Jul 24
American Vanguard: Panic Selloff Makes Shares Attractive
Summary 27% panic sell-off post Q1 2024 earnings, despite double-digit YoY growth in EBITDA and operating income. Over $500k value of shares bought by three insiders after the significant drop in share price. Healthy financials, with 2024 guidance indicating expectations to surpass net sales and adjusted EBITDA of 2023, despite the suspension of Dacthal sales in the US. Given these factors, and more that I will cover in this article, I rate the stock as a Strong Buy. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jun 16
American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.03
The board of American Vanguard Corporation ( NYSE:AVD ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.03 per share on...Analysis Article • Mar 16
American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.03
American Vanguard Corporation ( NYSE:AVD ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.03 per share on the 10th of...Seeking Alpha • Feb 04
Cove Street Capital - American Vanguard: A Unique Confluence Of Highly Favorable Factors
Summary We initiated a position in American Vanguard, a manufacturer, developer, and marketer of crop and plant protection chemicals. We have bought and sold AVD at various points throughout the last decade, but this iteration presents a unique confluence of factors. We see meaningful upside should this business return to its historically steady EBITDA margins and EV/EBITDA multiples. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 25
American Vanguard Corporation: Large Declines In Price Don't Always Mean Value
Summary American Vanguard Corporation is involved in the development, production, and marketing of specialty chemicals for consumer, business, and agricultural demands. The company's expansion into South America has led to significant financial benefits, tapping into the growing demand for agricultural products in countries like Brazil and Argentina. This expansion has diversified American Vanguard's financial portfolio, reduced reliance on the North American market, and enhanced its global competitiveness in the agricultural chemicals industry. The firm is currently overvalued based on my DCF projections, resulting in a hold rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 18
American Vanguard's (NYSE:AVD) Dividend Will Be $0.03
American Vanguard Corporation's ( NYSE:AVD ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.03 per share on 12th of...Analysis Article • Oct 26
These 4 Measures Indicate That American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) Is Using Debt Extensively
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Seeking Alpha • Sep 28
American Vanguard: Current Pessimism Represents A Good Opportunity For Long-Term Investors
Summary Revenues are declining after a strong 2021 and 2022 as customers are emptying their inventories. Debt is increasing as the company keeps accumulating inventories. Profit margins remain depressed, but related headwinds are temporary. Increased interest expenses are putting extra pressure on the balance sheet. This represents a good opportunity for long-term investors as the company is prepared to navigate current headwinds. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 15
American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.03
American Vanguard Corporation ( NYSE:AVD ) will pay a dividend of $0.03 on the 6th of October. Including this payment...Seeking Alpha • Jul 11
American Vanguard: Acquisitions Creating Growth And Reducing Cyclicality
Summary American Vanguard Corporation, a specialty chemicals company, develops, produces, and sells a range of products, including insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides through its subsidiaries. The company's strategic acquisition of TyraTech in 2017 allowed it to diversify its product range, expand its market reach, and tap into new customer segments. The company holds a solid balance sheet which protects it even during cyclical declines and has room to leverage. Assuming my DCF figures, American Vanguard is currently overvalued, resulting in a hold rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -US$46m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$1m | US$650k | -US$50m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$112m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$125m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$136m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$2m | US$40k | -US$126m |
Compensation vs Market: Dak's total compensation ($USD1.07M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD625.54K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Dak's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Dak Kaye (56 yo)
1.4yrs
Tenure
US$1,069,480
Compensation
Mr. Douglas A. Kaye, III CPA, also known as Dak, is Chief Executive Officer of Amvac Chemical Corporation. Mr. Kaye served as Chief Financial Officer of Alligare, LLC. Mr. Kaye is Chief Executive Officer o...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman & CEO | 1.4yrs | US$1.07m | 1.03% $ 871.0k | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 18.2yrs | US$712.17k | 0.25% $ 208.2k | |
| Chief Information Officer | 20.6yrs | US$632.20k | 0.30% $ 251.1k | |
| Chief Human Resource Officer | 2.5yrs | US$501.24k | 0.050% $ 42.4k | |
| Chief Executive Officer of Specialty Business | 13.3yrs | US$495.36k | 0.11% $ 96.1k | |
| Senior Vice President of Supply Chain & Operations | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Director of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Director of Corporate Communications | 18.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Strategy | 1.3yrs | no data | 0.035% $ 29.5k | |
| Senior Vice President of Manufacturing | 1.3yrs | no data | 0.015% $ 12.5k | |
| President of Gemchem Inc | 26.9yrs | US$352.78k | no data | |
| Director of Business Development | no data | no data | no data |
7.9yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: AVD's management team is seasoned and experienced (7.9 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman & CEO | no data | US$1.07m | 1.03% $ 871.0k | |
| Independent Director | 3.9yrs | US$179.75k | 0.059% $ 49.5k | |
| Independent Director | 3.9yrs | US$187.50k | 0.38% $ 321.8k | |
| Independent Lead Director | 12.3yrs | US$217.50k | 0.15% $ 123.9k | |
| Independent Director | 3.9yrs | US$180.25k | 0.14% $ 119.3k | |
| Independent Director | 6.4yrs | US$178.50k | 0.12% $ 99.5k | |
| Independent Director | 4.4yrs | US$199.50k | 0.13% $ 108.8k | |
| Independent Director | 2.2yrs | US$187.50k | 0.11% $ 92.1k | |
| Independent Director | 1.4yrs | US$164.00k | 0.024% $ 20.0k |
3.9yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: AVD's board of directors are considered experienced (3.9 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/05/14 04:35 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/14 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
American Vanguard Corporation is covered by 5 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Nick Genova | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Benjamin Klieve | Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC |
| Brett William Wong | Piper Sandler Companies |