Health Care · Agricultural Chemicals

AVD AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP SEC Filings & Insider Trading Activity 2026

company
CIK 5981112 filings
Russell 2000

AVD at a glance

AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD, SEC CIK 5981) filed its latest 10-K annual report on March 16, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 10, 2026, an 8-K current report on October 1, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as August 20, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.

  • For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) reported revenue of $515.1 million (down 5.9% from FY2024) and a net loss of $49.9 million. Diluted EPS was -$1.75.
  • As of June 30, 2026, 23 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) shares worth $17.6 million in 13F-HR filings.
  • The most recent insider open-market sale reported on Form 4 was by ROSENBLOOM KEITH M on August 18, 2026 of 556,580 shares at $2.20 per share.
  • In the last 90 days, AVD insiders reported 1 open-market purchase ($40K) and 1 open-market sale ($1.2M) on Form 4, a net sale of $1.2M.

Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).

Revenue · FY2025
$515.1M
−5.9% vs prior year
Insiders · 90 days
1 buy · 1 sell
Net −$1.2M
13F holders
23 funds
$17.6M · +0 vs prior quarter
Latest 8-K
Oct 1, 2026
Item 7.01 · Item 5.02

AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis

Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • No profitability percentages, margins, or earnings figures provided
  • Headwinds: demand, weather, geopolitics, regulation, competition, foreign exchange, supply constraints, interest rates, and inflation

Risk Factors

  • New geopolitical risk: US–Iran war and Strait of Hormuz blockade disrupting oil and fertilizer shipping
  • New cybersecurity risk: Agentic AI potentially outpacing existing defense tools
  • New operational risk: Hannibal and Axis factories dependent on competitors for utilities and waste treatment
  • Regulatory and financial constraint: First Lien Term Loan restricts stock repurchases
  • Market risk: Higher grower costs could reduce demand for Company products

AI summary of the AVD 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K

AI 8-K Current Report Analysis

The most recent material events, by 8-K item

Filed Oct 1, 2026Full analysis →

Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure

  • Exhibit 99.1 furnished under Regulation FD, not deemed filed under Exchange Act Section 18
  • Disclosure excluded from automatic incorporation into other Securities Act or Exchange Act filings

Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1

  • Matt Horwath becomes CFO October 1, 2026, replacing David Johnson in a planned leadership transition
  • David Johnson remains Chief Accounting Officer through March 2027, then non-executive employment through September 2027

Item 5.02: Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers

  • Matthew Horwath appointed CFO effective October 1, 2026, bringing FARO finance, M&A, capital markets, and reporting experience
  • CFO compensation: $450,000 base salary, 60% bonus target, plus $6,667 monthly relocation and $10,000 monthly travel allowances
Filed Aug 11, 2026Full analysis →

Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

  • Unaudited results cover three and six months ended June 30, 2026
  • Press release issued August 10, 2026

Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure

  • Earnings call covered unaudited three- and six-month results ended June 30, 2026
  • Transcript attached as Exhibit 99.2, providing management commentary and investor-relevant context

Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1

  • Q2 sales fell 10% to $116.8 million, with international sales down 18% and U.S. crop sales down 9%
  • Q2 net loss widened to $9.9 million from $849 thousand, while adjusted EBITDA declined to $6.6 million from $11.0 million
Filed Jun 8, 2026Full analysis →

Item 5.02: Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers

  • Four named executives received $450K total in success bonuses for restructuring the company’s borrowed debt
  • Douglas Kaye received $150K, the largest individual award

Item 5.07: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

  • All seven director nominees re-elected, preserving board continuity
  • Deloitte ratified as independent auditor with 20,904,030 votes for

Item 8.01: Other Events

  • 2026 annual meeting voting results disclosed under Item 8.01
  • Exhibit 99.1 contains the complete results and any implications for board proposals or shareholder matters

AI summaries of AVD 8-K current reports filed with the SEC. What 8-K item codes mean

SignalX for AVD

Don't miss the next AVD filing

  • Alerts as it files. A push when AVD files an 8-K or an insider trades.
  • Fund moves. Which tracked funds opened, added or cut AVD, by share count.
  • Ask anything. An AI agent that reads every AVD filing and answers with sources.

AVD alerts on your phone. Follow it in the SignalX Android app.

Get it on Google Play

Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)

Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners

InsiderTypeDatePrice
ROSENBLOOM KEITH MSellAug 18, 2026$2.20
Macicek Steven DBuyAug 17, 2026$2.09
Kaye DouglasJJul 10, 2026$2.36
Gottschalk Patrick EAJun 4, 2026-
Angelini MarisolAJun 4, 2026-
Bassett Mark RAJun 4, 2026-
McDougal Rubin JAJun 4, 2026-
Macicek Steven DAJun 4, 2026-

Financial Summary
XBRL

Annual financial summary from SEC XBRL data
MetricFY2023FY2024FY2025
Profitability
Revenue-$547.3M$515.1M
Gross Profit$179.2M$120.3M$147.6M
Operating Income--$101.6M-$28.3M
Net Income$7.5M-$126.3M-$49.9M
Gross Margin-22.0%28.6%
Op. Margin--18.6%-5.5%
Net Margin--23.1%-9.7%
Balance Sheet
Total Assets$767.5M$636.7M$596.5M
Equity-$233.1M$192.4M
ROE--54.2%-25.9%
Per Share
EPS$0.26$-4.50$-1.75
Cash Flow
Operating CF-$3.9M-$21.2M

Source: XBRL data in AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →

13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend

Latest: Q2 2026

Aggregate AVD share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.

Quarterly totals table
AVD shares held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter
QuarterFundsTotal value
Q2 202623$17.6M
Q1 202623$22.0M
Q4 202523$32.4M
Q3 202523$50.8M
Q2 202525$35.6M
Q1 202522$33.6M
Q4 202417$30.4M
Q3 202413$23.1M
Position changes: Q1 2026 → Q2 2026
Top Sellers

Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 169 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work

AVD filing archive

AI analysis pages for each 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K

Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4

FormFiling dateAnalysisSEC
8-KOct 1, 2026Analysis-
4Aug 20, 2026--
4Aug 18, 2026--
8-KAug 11, 2026Analysis-
10-QAug 10, 2026Analysis
4Jul 14, 2026--
4Jun 9, 2026-
4Jun 8, 2026-
4Jun 8, 2026-
4Jun 8, 2026-
4Jun 8, 2026-
8-KJun 8, 2026Analysis
4Jun 5, 2026-
4Jun 5, 2026-
4Jun 5, 2026-
4Jun 5, 2026-
4Jun 5, 2026-
4Jun 5, 2026-
4Jun 5, 2026-
4Jun 5, 2026-
4Jun 4, 2026-
4May 19, 2026-
10-QMay 6, 2026Analysis
8-KApr 15, 2026Analysis-
8-KMar 19, 2026Analysis-

Related Health Care companies

All Health Care →

AVD SEC filings: frequently asked questions

Are AVD insiders buying or selling?

In the last 90 days, AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) officers, directors and 10% owners reported 1 open-market purchase worth $39,710 by 1 insider and 1 open-market sale worth $1.2 million by 1 insider on Form 4, a net sale of $1.2 million. Many insider sales are pre-planned or for taxes, so purchases usually carry more information.

Which institutions hold AVD stock?

As of June 30, 2026, the largest AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($3.2 million), BlackRock ($2.6 million), Dimensional Fund Advisors ($2.2 million), Two Sigma Investments ($2.1 million), D.E. Shaw & Co ($1.5 million). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.

What was AVD's revenue in fiscal year 2025?

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) reported revenue of $515.1 million (down 5.9% from FY2024) and a net loss of $49.9 million. Diluted EPS was -$1.75. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.

What did AVD report in its latest 8-K?

AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) filed an 8-K on October 1, 2026 reporting Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and Item 5.02 (Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers). Exhibit 99.1 furnished under Regulation FD, not deemed filed under Exchange Act Section 18.

What are the latest AVD SEC filings?

AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) filed its latest 10-K annual report on March 16, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 10, 2026, an 8-K current report on October 1, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on August 20, 2026.

What is AVD's SEC CIK number?

AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 5981. EDGAR lists every AVD filing under that number.

Ask anything about AVD

The research agent reads AVD's filings, financials, insider trades and 13F holders, then answers with sources.