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Mar 31, 2020

American Vanguard Q1 2020 Earnings Report

American Vanguard's financial performance declined in Q1 2020 compared to Q1 2019, but exceeded breakeven expectations.

Key Takeaways

American Vanguard reported a decrease in net sales, net income, and earnings per share for the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. Net sales decreased by 4% due to lower international sales, while domestic sales remained flat. Despite the decline, the company exceeded breakeven expectations.

Net sales were $96.0 million, a decrease from $99.7 million in the first quarter of 2019.

Net income was $0.52 million, significantly lower than the $3.9 million reported in the same period last year.

Earnings per diluted share decreased to $0.02, compared to $0.13 in the first quarter of 2019.

The company's performance was not materially affected by the coronavirus during the first quarter.

Total Revenue
$96M
Previous year: $99.7M
-3.7%
EPS
$0.02
Previous year: $0.13
-84.6%
Gross Profit
$38.4M
Previous year: $41.7M
-8.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$5.54M
Previous year: $6.66M
-16.7%
Total Assets
$674M
Previous year: $662M
+1.8%

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Forward Guidance

American Vanguard is unable to determine the longer-term effects of the pandemic but will endeavor to maximize results and are poised to perform in line with its peers.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income