Argan, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
Company Reports Record Backlog of
Consolidated Financial Highlights |
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April 30, |
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For the Quarter Ended: |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Change |
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Revenues |
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$ |
193,660 |
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$ |
157,682 |
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$ |
35,978 |
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Gross profit |
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36,863 |
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17,944 |
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18,919 |
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Gross margin % |
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19.0 |
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11.4 |
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7.6 |
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Net income |
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$ |
22,550 |
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$ |
7,882 |
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$ |
14,668 |
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Diluted earnings per share |
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1.60 |
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0.58 |
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1.02 |
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EBITDA |
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30,299 |
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11,890 |
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18,409 |
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EBITDA as a % of revenues |
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15.6 |
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7.5 |
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8.1 |
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Cash dividends per share |
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0.375 |
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0.300 |
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0.075 |
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April 30, |
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January 31, |
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As of: |
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2025 |
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2025 |
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Change |
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Cash, cash equivalents and investments |
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$ |
546,457 |
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$ |
525,137 |
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$ |
21,320 |
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Net liquidity (1) |
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315,127 |
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301,443 |
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13,684 |
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Share repurchase treasury stock, at cost |
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114,018 |
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105,643 |
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8,375 |
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Project backlog |
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1,856,000 |
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1,361,000 |
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495,000 |
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Net liquidity, or working capital, is defined as total current assets less total current liabilities. |
David Watson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Argan, commented, “Our first quarter results reflect a strong start to fiscal 2026, with consolidated revenue growth of
“In addition to our record backlog, our project pipeline is robust, reflecting the energy industry’s urgent response to the growing strain on our power grids related to the building of data centers, the onshoring of complex manufacturing, and an increasing amount of EV charging activity. These activities require a constant supply of high-quality, reliable energy. For the first time in decades, energy demand is rising, coinciding with the end of the operational lives for a significant portion of the aging natural gas energy facilities capable of providing reliable, 24/7 power. After several years of underinvestment, there is an immediate need for the development of new energy resources, and Argan’s energy-agnostic capabilities and proven track record of success position us well as we compete for the construction of large and complex power generating facilities.
“While we are excited about the number of opportunities we are seeing, we remain disciplined in our pursuit of profitable growth and committed to driving the best outcomes for the projects we take on. Argan is well positioned with the capabilities, financial flexibility, industry relationships and longstanding customer base to strengthen our leadership role as a partner of choice for the buildout of energy infrastructure.”
First Quarter Results
Consolidated revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2025 were
For the quarter ended April 30, 2025, Argan’s consolidated gross profit was
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by
Other income, net, for the three months ended April 30, 2025 was
For the quarter ended April 30, 2025, Argan achieved net income of
Argan maintained a substantial total balance of cash, cash equivalents and investments during the quarter. The total balances were
Conference Call and Webcast
Argan will host a conference call and webcast for investors today, June 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Domestic stockholders and interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (888) 506-0062 and international participants should dial (973) 528-0011; all callers shall use access code: 698123.
The call and the accompanying slide deck will also be webcast at:
https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2961/52474
The conference call and slide deck may also be accessed via the Investor Center section of the Company’s website at https://arganinc.com/investor-center. Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the site.
A replay of the teleconference will be available until June 18, 2025, and can be accessed by dialing 877-481-4010 (domestic) or 919-882-2331 (international). The replay access code is 52474. A replay of the webcast can be accessed until June 4, 2026.
About Argan
Argan’s primary business is providing a full range of construction and related services to the power industry. Argan’s service offerings focus on the engineering, procurement and construction of natural gas-fired power plants and renewable energy facilities, along with related commissioning, maintenance, project development and technical consulting services, through its Gemma Power Systems and Atlantic Projects Company operations. Argan also owns The Roberts Company, which is a fully integrated industrial construction, fabrication and plant services company, and SMC Infrastructure Solutions, which provides telecommunications infrastructure services.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company prepares its financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Reference is hereby made to the cautionary statements made by the Company with respect to risk factors set forth in its most recent reports on Form 10-K, Forms 10-Q and other SEC filings. The Company’s future financial performance is subject to risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the successful addition of new contracts to project backlog, the receipt of corresponding notices to proceed with contract activities, and the Company’s ability to successfully complete the projects that it obtains. Actual results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from those projected in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to the risk factors highlighted above and described regularly in the Company’s SEC filings.
ARGAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS |
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Three Months Ended |
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April 30, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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REVENUES |
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$ |
193,660 |
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$ |
157,682 |
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Cost of revenues |
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156,797 |
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139,738 |
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GROSS PROFIT |
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36,863 |
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17,944 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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12,521 |
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11,425 |
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INCOME FROM OPERATIONS |
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24,342 |
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6,519 |
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Other income, net |
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5,444 |
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4,794 |
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES |
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29,786 |
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11,313 |
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Income tax expense |
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7,236 |
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3,431 |
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NET INCOME |
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22,550 |
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7,882 |
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAXES |
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Foreign currency translation adjustments |
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3,621 |
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(790 |
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Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities |
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2,680 |
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(969 |
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
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$ |
28,851 |
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$ |
6,123 |
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EARNINGS PER SHARE |
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Basic |
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$ |
1.65 |
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$ |
0.59 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
1.60 |
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$ |
0.58 |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING |
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Basic |
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13,628 |
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13,257 |
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Diluted |
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14,112 |
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13,572 |
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CASH DIVIDENDS PER SHARE |
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$ |
0.375 |
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$ |
0.300 |
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ARGAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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April 30, |
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January 31, |
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2025 |
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2025 |
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
189,251 |
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$ |
145,263 |
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Investments |
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357,206 |
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379,874 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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106,499 |
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175,808 |
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Contract assets |
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30,358 |
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28,430 |
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Other current assets |
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54,763 |
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51,925 |
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS |
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738,077 |
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781,300 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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14,512 |
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14,463 |
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Goodwill |
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28,033 |
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28,033 |
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Intangible assets, net |
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1,728 |
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1,826 |
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Deferred taxes, net |
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— |
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552 |
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Right-of-use and other assets |
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9,805 |
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10,053 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
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$ |
792,155 |
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$ |
836,227 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
69,266 |
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$ |
97,297 |
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Accrued expenses |
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69,891 |
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83,319 |
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Contract liabilities |
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283,793 |
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299,241 |
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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422,950 |
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479,857 |
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Deferred taxes, net |
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667 |
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— |
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Noncurrent liabilities |
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4,643 |
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4,513 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES |
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428,260 |
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484,370 |
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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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Preferred stock, par value |
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— |
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— |
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Common stock, par value |
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2,374 |
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2,374 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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165,598 |
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168,966 |
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Retained earnings |
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310,178 |
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292,698 |
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Treasury stock, at cost – 2,189,720 and 2,194,075 shares at April 30, 2025 and January 31, 2025, respectively |
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(114,018 |
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(105,643 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(237 |
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(6,538 |
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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363,895 |
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351,857 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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$ |
792,155 |
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$ |
836,227 |
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ARGAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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RECONCILIATION TO EBITDA |
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(In thousands) (Unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
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April 30, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Net income, as reported |
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$ |
22,550 |
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$ |
7,882 |
Income tax expense |
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7,236 |
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3,431 |
Depreciation |
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415 |
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480 |
Amortization of intangible assets |
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98 |
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97 |
EBITDA |
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$ |
30,299 |
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$ |
11,890 |
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Company Contact:
David Watson
301.315.0027
Investor Relations Contacts:
John Nesbett/Jennifer Belodeau
IMS Investor Relations
203.972.9200
argan@imsinvestorrelations.com
Source: Argan, Inc.
