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Dec 31, 2021

American Vanguard Q4 2021 Earnings Report

American Vanguard reported fourth quarter and full year 2021 results.

Key Takeaways

American Vanguard reported a successful year in 2021 with increased net sales, operating income and EBITDA despite challenges from COVID-19, supply chain issues and inflation. Net sales for Q4 2021 were $159 million compared to $141 million in Q4 2020. The company anticipates revenue growth of 8-11% in 2022.

Net sales for Q4 2021 reached $159 million, up from $141 million in Q4 2020.

Operating income for Q4 2021 was $9.4 million, compared to $10.1 million in Q4 2020.

EBITDA for Q4 2021 was $14.8 million, down from $17.1 million in Q4 2020.

The board of directors approved a program for the repurchase of up to one million shares of common stock.

Total Revenue
$159M
Previous year: $141M
+12.8%
EPS
$0.16
Previous year: $0.13
+23.1%
Gross Profit
$58.9M
Previous year: $50.6M
+16.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$16.3M
Previous year: $15.9M
+2.3%
Total Assets
$694M
Previous year: $680M
+2.0%

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American Vanguard Revenue by Segment

American Vanguard Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

The Company is currently optimistic about the prospects for 8-11% revenue growth in 2022 and are targeting gross profit margins to remain strong (38 to 40% of net sales), net income to increase by 60-70% and operating expenses to be between 31% and 33% of net sales.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue growth of 8-11% is expected in 2022.
  • Gross profit margins are targeted to remain strong at 38-40% of net sales.
  • Net income is projected to increase by 60-70%.
  • Operating expenses are expected to be between 31-33% of net sales.
  • The company will continue to develop key strategic growth initiatives in Green Solutions and SIMPAS/Ultimus technologies.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income