AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NYSE:AVD - US0303711081 - Common Stock
5.2 USD
-0.07 (-1.33%)
We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to AVD. In the last year, AVD was one of the better performers, but we do observe some doubts in the very recent evolution.
The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend gets the benefit of the doubt for now.
AVD is part of the Chemicals industry. There are 83 other stocks in this industry. AVD outperforms 87% of them.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that AVD is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 81% of all stocks. However, this relatively good performance is mostly due to a recent big move.
AVD is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so AVD is lagging the market.
In the last month AVD has a been trading in the 4.94 - 5.92 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
AVD has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 5.38. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 5.24, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
More info and screens
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5.88
We found 1 important support area.
- A support zone ranging from 5.02 to 5.03. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
3 important resistance areas can be observed.
- Resistance @5.24 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 5.38 to 5.44. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A resistance zone ranging from 5.72 to 5.82. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for AVD is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for AVD is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 81.35 | POSITIVE | AVD has a high relative strength, it outperformed 81.35% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of AVD is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | MIXED | The current price of AVD is below the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AVD is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 48.37 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for AVD is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.02 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests AVD has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 37.72 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for AVD is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 4.58 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for AVD suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 21.54 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for AVD suggests a possible start of a new trend. |
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.45 | 5.14 | 0.31 (5.69%) | 17.58% |
| An entry @5.45. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @5.14. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.31 points, which is 5.69%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 17.58% of your capital in this trade. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of AVD. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
NYSE:AVD (10/21/2025, 11:49:54 AM)
5.2
-0.07 (-1.33%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Performance
% Chg-1.33%
1 Week3.33%
2 Weeks1.54%
1 Month-4.01%
3 Month41.29%
6 Month28.22%
12 Month-1.86%
2 Year-43.7%
3 Year-77.35%
5 Year-59.21%
10 Year-60.7%
15 Year-28.49%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.23
ATR(20)%4.58%
ATR Inc-37.26%
Range Today0.08
ADR(20)0.24
ADR(20)%4.61%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS81.35
Mansfield-0.22
10 Day High5.36
10 Day Low4.94
20 Day High5.92
20 Day Low4.94
52 Week High6.68
52 Week Low3.28
CS1 End5.24
CR1 Start5.38
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.39%
DER(5)-0.18%
Volume29.94K
Volume Incr-30.55%
Vol(5)119.26K
Vol(50)174.94K