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American Vanguard Corp Q2 2025 earnings summary

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Q2 2025 earnings summary31 Jul, 2025

Executive summary

  • Adjusted EBITDA nearly doubled year-over-year to $11 million, driven by operational improvements and business transformation initiatives, with gross profit margin reaching a five-quarter high of 31%.

  • Net sales for Q2 2025 increased 1% year-over-year to $129 million, with domestic sales up 1% and international sales flat.

  • Operating expenses declined significantly, with reductions in transformation and research costs, resulting in a Q2 operating profit of $4.4 million versus a $9.2 million loss last year.

  • Net loss for Q2 2025 was $0.8 million ($0.03/share), a substantial improvement from $11.7 million ($0.42/share) loss in Q2 2024.

  • Management remains optimistic about continued improvement, emphasizing that current results are only the beginning of a broader transformation.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 2025 net sales: $129.3 million (up 1% year-over-year); gross profit: $40.5 million (up 7%); gross margin: 31%.

  • Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $11 million, up from $6 million in Q2 2024; EBITDA margin rose to 9% from 5%.

  • Operating expenses for Q2: $36.2 million (down 23% year-over-year); transformation costs fell 78%.

  • Inventory at quarter-end was $191 million, down $53 million year-over-year, improving cash flow and reducing reliance on credit lines.

  • Debt outstanding at June 30, 2025: $189 million, down from $211 million a year ago.

Outlook and guidance

  • 2025 EBITDA target reaffirmed at $40–$44 million and revenue target at $535–$545 million.

  • Management expects further improvements in gross profit, inventory, and working capital as SIOP plan is optimized.

  • Double-digit growth expected from green solutions in 2025, with Central and South American sales anticipated to strengthen in the second half.

  • Free cash flow for 2025 projected to be strong, with most used to pay down debt.

  • Management expects continued expense control and further inventory reduction in coming quarters.

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American Vanguard Corp. is a diversified agricultural solutions provider specializing in crop protection and management products. The company develops, manufactures, and markets chemicals used for crop protection, turf management, and public health applications. Its product offerings include insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and fumigants designed to support sustainable agricultural practices and pest control. American Vanguard serves a variety of sectors, including agriculture, commercial pest control, and consumer markets, with a focus on helping farmers and other users increase productivity and protect crops from pests and diseases. The company is headquartered in Newport Beach, California, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.

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