American Vanguard Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
American Vanguard reported a decrease in net sales and net income for Q1 2023 compared to Q1 2022, primarily due to supply chain disruptions and a glut of generic herbicides affecting domestic crop product sales. Despite the setback, the company reaffirms its double-digit full-year 2023 EBITDA growth target, anticipating stronger performance in the second half of the year.
Q1 2023 net sales decreased to $124.89 million from $149.59 million in Q1 2022.
Q1 2023 net income declined to $1.92 million from $9.94 million in Q1 2022.
The company experienced supply chain delays that impacted production and sales of its leading corn soil insecticide, Aztec®.
American Vanguard anticipates higher sales of US crop products in the second half of 2023 due to low inventories in the distribution channel.
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Forward Guidance
American Vanguard expects to achieve higher adjusted EBITDA (between $84MM - $86MM) than in 2022, despite a first quarter setback arising from delays in restarting our supply chain, which is now back at capacity.
Positive Outlook
- Expect higher sales of US crop products in the second half of 2023 due to low inventories.
- Expect to continue the positive trajectories of our non-crop and international businesses.
- Company expects to achieve higher adjusted EBITDA (between $84MM - $86MM) than in 2022.
- Supply chain is now back at capacity.
- Revised 2023 targets show better year-over-year performance.
Challenges Ahead
- Experienced a first quarter setback arising from delays in restarting our supply chain.
- China-based supplier was unable to deliver intermediates in sufficient quantities.
- Only able to produce and sell about one-third of seasonal demand for Aztec.
- A glut of generic herbicides in the distribution channel, led to lower sales of domestic crop products during the quarter.
- Decrease in sales of higher-margin US crop products led to lower overall profitability.
Revenue & Expenses
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