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Dec 31, 2024

American Vanguard Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Expected Revenue:$170M
-1.7% YoY
Expected EPS:$0.14
48.1% YoY

Key Takeaways

American Vanguard's Q4 2024 revenue was $169 million, a slight decline compared to $172 million in Q4 2023. Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $18 million from $22 million in the prior-year period. The company reduced its debt by $22 million and implemented asset impairment charges to optimize future operations.

Q4 revenue declined slightly to $169 million from $172 million in Q4 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA fell to $18 million from $22 million in the prior-year period.

The company reduced total debt by $22 million in Q4.

Strategic actions led to asset impairment charges, positioning for future growth.

Total Revenue
$169M
Previous year: $172M
-1.8%
EBITDA
$18M
Previous year: $22M
-18.2%

American Vanguard

American Vanguard

Forward Guidance

American Vanguard expects modest revenue growth in 2025, targeting sales between $565 million and $585 million, with an adjusted EBITDA range of $45 million to $52 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue projected to grow to $565M-$585M in 2025.
  • Adjusted EBITDA expected to rise to $45M-$52M.
  • Improved working capital and inventory management.
  • Debt reduction efforts continue to strengthen financial position.
  • Strategic focus on core product lines to enhance profitability.

Challenges Ahead

  • Macroeconomic uncertainty and interest rates could impact demand.
  • Potential new tariffs may affect raw material costs.
  • Market conditions remain challenging for certain product categories.
  • Asset impairments indicate prior inefficiencies needing resolution.
  • EBITDA margin remains below long-term targets.