Argan
AGX
Market cap $1.81B

133.63 USD

-8.91

6.25%

At close Feb 21, 4:00 PM EST

After hours

134.40

+0.77

0.58%

1 day

-6.25%

5 days

-10.09%

1 month

-27.90%

3 months

-13.27%

6 months

81.69%

Year to date

-6.76%

1 year

187.44%

5 years

190.50%

10 years

310.54%

About: Argan Inc is a United States-base construction firm that conducts operations through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, GPS, APC, TRC and SMC. Through GPS and APC it provides a full range of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, maintenance, project development and technical consulting services to the power generation market, including the renewable energy sector, for a wide range of customers, including independent power project owners, public utilities, power plant heavy equipment suppliers and other commercial firms with power requirements in the U.S., Ireland and the U.K. It operates in three segments: Power Services, Industrial Services, and Telecom Services, out of which Power Services derive majority revenue.

Employees: 1,214

Industrials Construction Special Trade Contractors

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Funds holding %

of 7,139 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

200% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q3] → 6 (+4) [Q4]

91% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 67 | Existing positions closed: 35

31% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.21B [Q3] → $1.59B (+$378M) [Q4]

11% more funds holding

Funds holding: 241 [Q3] → 267 (+26) [Q4]

4% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $22.5M | Put options by funds: $23.4M

3.05% less ownership

Funds ownership: 88.29% [Q3] → 85.24% (-3.05%) [Q4]

25% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 76 | Existing positions reduced: 102

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Research analyst outlook

2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$150

12%

upside

Avg. target

$150

12%

upside

High target

$150

12%

upside

2 analyst ratings

0 positive

0%

2 neutral

100%

0 negative

0%

CJS Securities Chris Moore 0 / 0 met price target	12%upside $150	Market Perform Downgraded	6 Dec 2024
Lake Street Robert Brown 25% 1-year accuracy 1 / 4 met price target	12%upside $150	Hold Downgraded	3 Dec 2024

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 4 articles about AGX published over the past 30 days

Argan, Inc. Appoints Brian Orlandi as CEO of SMC Infrastructure Solutions

ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Argan, Inc. (NYSE: AGX) (“Argan” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Orlandi as the Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary, SMC Infrastructure Solutions (“SMCiS”). Brian Orlandi brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the infrastructure and construction sectors, making him the ideal leader to guide SMCiS into its next phase of growth and innovation. With over 25 years of industry experience, Mr. Orlandi has dem.

Argan, Inc. Appoints Brian Orlandi as CEO of SMC Infrastructure Solutions

Argan: Promising Long-Term Prospects, Maintain Buy

Argan, Inc. is a buy due to its energy-agnostic business model, robust growth, and strong balance sheet, despite high valuation risks. AGX has seen over 300% revenue growth in five years, with significant project wins and a growing backlog, driving stock performance. The company pays a growing dividend, indicating confidence in its financial health and future growth potential.

Argan: Promising Long-Term Prospects, Maintain Buy

Argan, Inc.'s Gemma Power Systems Executes EPC Contract for a 1.2 GW Power Project in Texas

ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Argan, Inc. (NYSE: AGX) (“Argan” or the “Company”) today announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Gemma Power Systems (“Gemma”), entered into an engineering, procurement and construction (“EPC”) services contract with Sandow Lakes Energy Company, LLC (“SLEC”) of Rockdale, Texas, for a 1.2 GW ultra-efficient natural gas-fired plant in Lee County, Texas. The plant will be developed and owned by a SLEC subsidiary and will be capable of supplying power to 800,000.

Argan, Inc.'s Gemma Power Systems Executes EPC Contract for a 1.2 GW Power Project in Texas

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Energy Play Argan Sees Major Opportunities Beyond AI, Data Centers

Argan has tripled this year as the AI boom fueled massive gains. Energy demand will continue to grow, and the power grid offers an opportunity.

Energy Play Argan Sees Major Opportunities Beyond AI, Data Centers

Argan, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.375 Per Common Share

ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Argan, Inc. (NYSE: AGX) (“Argan” or the “Company”) today announces that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.375 per common share. The dividend will be payable on January 31, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on January 23, 2025. David Watson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Argan, commented, “We are pleased to declare a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.375 per common share. We.

Argan, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.375 Per Common Share

Argan Is Still A Decent Buy After Q3 FY25 Earnings

Argan Inc. continues to show strong double-digit topline growth, driven by healthy demand and backlog conversion, positioning it for a robust FY25 finish. Margins are improving, benefiting from revenue growth and improved efficiencies. The company's strong pipeline, including significant projects and opportunities from rising energy demand supports continued revenue growth in the long-term.

Argan Is Still A Decent Buy After Q3 FY25 Earnings

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