Argan posts record $384M quarter, lifts dividend
Argan, Inc. posts record quarterly revenue and earnings with strong margins and cash, though project backlog declines from earlier in the year.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Argan, Inc. (AGX) reported record results for the quarter ended July 31, 2026, with revenue of $384.0 million, up 61.5% from $237.7 million, and net income of $53.3 million versus $35.3 million. Diluted EPS rose to $3.76 from $2.50 and gross margin improved to 19.3% from 18.6%.
Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter increased to $70.0 million with an 18.2% margin, while six‑month revenue reached $674.9 million, up 56.5%, and net income reached $99.4 million. The Power segment drove growth with 53% higher revenue year over year. Cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled $1.03 billion with net liquidity of $440.4 million and no debt.
Project backlog was approximately $2.5 billion as of July 31, 2026, down from $2.9 billion at January 31, 2026. The company raised cash dividends to $0.50 per share for the quarter and $1.00 per share for the first six months, and completed the acquisition of ValCor Communications in the Teledata segment.
Positive
- Quarterly revenue surged 61.5% to $384.0 million, with net income up to $53.3 million and diluted EPS of $3.76, reflecting strong performance across all segments.
- Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter rose to $70.0 million with an 18.2% margin, while six‑month Adjusted EBITDA reached $126.5 million, indicating improved profitability.
- Cash, cash equivalents and investments reached $1.03 billion and net liquidity was $440.4 million with no debt, highlighting a very strong balance sheet.
- Cash dividends per share increased to $0.500 from $0.375 for the quarter and to $1.000 from $0.750 for the first six months, returning more capital to shareholders.
Negative
- Project backlog declined to approximately $2.5 billion at July 31, 2026 from $2.9 billion at January 31, 2026, a reduction of about $411 million.
- Other comprehensive income was negative, including net unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities of $4.6 million for the quarter and $7.2 million for the six months.
- Management noted that the higher gross margin was partially offset by decreased performance on certain projects in the Industrial and Teledata segments.
Filing Explained
The Midwest projects are complete, while Argan expects its new fabrication facility to be completed next quarter.
The company reports that it achieved final completion on the remaining project of its Midwest Solar and Battery Projects after
Construction of its new fabrication facility remains in progress, with expected completion next quarter; that stated milestone is not yet complete.
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