Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.09
American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.0%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
AVD Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
AVD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.0%
Trailing DPS$0.09
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M0
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-1.8%
5Y CAGR17.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.7%
Total Shareholder Yield4.7%
1Y Total Return-30.1%
5Y Total Return-84.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$1,58510Y ago$2,80120Y ago$1,673
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
AVD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (31 years of payments)
AVD Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
American Vanguard Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AVD does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -1.8% and 5-year CAGR of 17.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AVD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.0% dividend yield, 1.7% buyback yield, 4.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is -84.2%, with dividends contributing 1.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $2,801 today.
AVD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$0.49
Avg/Payment$0.0243
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2024Latest | $0.0300 | — | 1.36% | Jul 10, 2024 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | $0.0300 | — | 97.32% | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.0300 | — | 1.08% | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | $0.0300 | — | 1.02% | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | $0.0300 | — | 65.42% | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Mar 23, 2023 | $0.0300 | — | 50.67% | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Dec 27, 2022 | $0.0300 | ↑ +20.0% | 47.75% | Jan 11, 2023 |
| Sep 22, 2022 | $0.0250 | — | 49.22% | Oct 7, 2022 |
AVD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.0%
#3 of 7
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
17.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.7%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd AVDAmerican Vanguard Co… | $84M | 3.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  MFINMedallion Financial … | $218M | 4.9% | — | 4 | Unknown |
 REZIResideo Technologies… | $6.0B | 0.6% | — | 2 | Unknown |
 IOSPInnospec Inc. | $1.9B | 2.2% | 36.4% | 12 | Sustainable |
 ASIXAdvanSix Inc. | $868M | 2.4% | 34.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  FMCFMC Corporation | $1.9B | 15.6% | — | 7 | Unknown |
 CTVACorteva, Inc. | $56.3B | 0.8% | 43.4% | 5 | Sustainable |
AVD Annual Dividend History (1986–2025)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-1.75 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.06 | -50.0% | 2 | $-4.50 | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2023 | $0.12 | 14.3% | 4 | $0.26 | 46.2% | 2.17x | 0.8% |
| 2022 | $0.11 | 31.3% | 4 | $0.92 | 11.4% | 8.76x | 0.7% |
| 2021 | $0.08 | 100.0% | 4 | $0.61 | 13.1% | 7.63x | 0.5% |
| 2020 | $0.04 | -50.0% | 2 | $0.51 | 7.8% | 12.75x | 0.3% |
| 2019 | $0.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.46 | 17.4% | 5.75x | 0.5% |
| 2018 | $0.08 | 33.3% | 4 | $0.81 | 9.9% | 10.13x | 0.5% |
| 2017 | $0.06 | 100.0% | 4 | $0.68 | 8.8% | 11.33x | 0.4% |
| 2016 | $0.03 | 50.0% | 3 | $0.44 | 6.8% | 14.67x | 0.2% |
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Start ComparisonAVD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AVD stock.
How much dividend does AVD pay per share?
American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.09 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is AVD's next ex-dividend date?
AVD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AVD typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is AVD's dividend safe?
AVD's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has AVD increased its dividend?
AVD has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +17.8%.
How often does AVD pay dividends?
American Vanguard Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.09 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 38+ years from 1987 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in AVD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AVD five years ago would be worth approximately $1,585 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AVD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AVD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.