Here at Zacks, we focus on our proven ranking system, which places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, to find winning stocks. But we also understand that investors develop their own strategies, so we are constantly looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong companies for our readers.Of these, perhaps no stock market trend is more popular than value investing, which is a strategy that has proven to be successful in all sorts of market environments. Value ...

The price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple enjoys wide-scale popularity among investors seeking stocks trading at a bargain. In addition to being a widely used tool for screening stocks, P/E is a popular metric for working out the fair market value of a firm. But even this ubiquitously used valuation multiple has a few limitations.Although P/E is the most popular valuation metric, a more complicated multiple called EV-to-EBITDA works even better. Often considered a better alternative to P/E, it gives the true pic ...

Investors interested in Basic Materials stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. American Vanguard (AVD) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Basic Materials peers, we might be able to answer that question.American Vanguard is one of 240 individual stocks in the Basic Materials sector. Col ...

American Vanguard Corporation’s (AVD) shares have gained 19% in the past three months. The company also outperformed the industry’s fall of 14.8% over the same time frame. It has also topped the S&P 500’s nearly 9.2% rise over the same period.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchLet’s take a look at the factors behind the stock’s price appreciation.What’s Driving American Vanguard?In the fourth quarter, American Vanguard saw a notable boost in revenues within its U.S. crop business. Revenues increased 11% ...

The Zacks Chemicals Specialty industry is expected to benefit from a demand rebound in key markets, as the unprecedented customer inventory destocking that plagued the industry for much of 2023 is nearing completion.Industry players like PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG) , Daqo New Energy Corp. (DQ) , Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) and American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) are poised to benefit from improved demand. Strategic actions, including operating cost reductions, are also expected to help these companies navigate a st ...

One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) . This is because this security in the Chemical - Specialty space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective.This is important because, often times, a rising tide will lift all boats in an industry, as there can be broad trends taking place in a segment that are boosting securities across the board. This is arguably taking place ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.10 par value AVD New York Stock Exchange FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For The Year Ended December 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For The Transition Period From To Commission file number 001-13795 AMERICA ...

Vanguard doesn't expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this year, defying the view from Fed officials that the central bank remains on track to reduce rates three times in 2024.The Fed on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive time, as expected, keeping its benchmark overnight borrowing rate in a range between 5.25%-5.5%.It also said it still expects three quarter-percentage-point cuts by the end of the year.The message fueled a market rally in both the U.S. and beyond. ...

The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is broadly considered the yardstick for evaluating the fair market value of a stock. It is preferred by many investors while handpicking stocks trading at attractive prices. However, even this universally used valuation multiple is not without its limitations.Although P/E is the most popular valuation metric, a more complicated multiple called EV-to-EBITDA works even better. Often considered a better alternative to P/E, it gives the true picture of a company’s valuation and ...

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AMERICAN VANGUARD REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER & FULL YEAR 2023 RESULTS SETS $15MM ADJUSTED EBITDA GAIN AS TRANSFORMATION TARGET Newport Beach, CA – March 14, 2024 – American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. Fiscal 2023 Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights – versus Fiscal 2022 Fourth Quarter: • Net sales were $172.2 million in 2023, compared to $159.5 million in 2022 • Net income was $ ...