Argan (NYSE:AGX) Stock

Argan

Argan, Inc.

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Argan Inc is a United States-based 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 derives the majority of revenue.

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A substantial insider sell was reported on June 11, by Charles E. Collins, Chief Executive Officer at Argan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGX#NYSE">AGX</a>), based on the recent SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000100591/000141588925016657//Archives/edgar/data/100591/000141588925016657/0001415889-25-016657-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday outlined that Collins executed a sale of 1,265 shares of Argan with a total value of $305,231.
Argan shares are trading down 1.5% at $220.94 at the time of this writing on Thursday morning.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind Argan</h3>
Argan Inc is a United States-based 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 derives the majority of revenue.
<h3>Argan: Delving into Financials</h3>
Revenue Growth: Argan's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 April, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 22.82%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Profitability Metrics: Unlocking Value
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Gross Margin: The company issues a cost efficiency warning with a low gross margin of 19.03%, indicating potential difficulties in maintaining profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Argan's EPS is a standout, portraying a positive bottom-line trend that exceeds the industry average with a current EPS of 1.65.
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Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, Argan adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current P/E ratio of 31.28 is below industry norms, indicating potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a higher-than-average P/S ratio of 3.46, Argan's stock is perceived as being overvalued in the market, particularly in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): A high EV/EBITDA ratio of 22.44 positions the company as being more valued compared to industry benchmarks.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>Unmasking the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions contribute to decision-making but should be supplemented by a comprehensive investment analysis.
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>Unlocking the Meaning of Transaction Codes</h3>
For <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a>, a primary focus lies on transactions occurring in the open market, as indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Decision: Charles E. Collins Offloads $305K Worth Of Argan Stock

Argan's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGX#NYSE">AGX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 24.38% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 635 thousand shares sold short, which is 4.87% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.99 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Argan Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Argan has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Argan's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Argan's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.27%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Shares of companies within the broader industrial sector are trading higher, supported by broad market strength, after better-than-expected nonfarm payrolls data eased concerns about an imminent economic slowdown.

After a strong earnings response from Argan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGX#NYSE">AGX</a>), traders now look cautious about future upside, especially as earnings per share and growth expectations trim back. With high implied volatility and a likely consolidation period, this is the perfect time to sell options on the stock and turn that volatility into revenue.
The best trade in AGX&#8217;s situation is a short iron condor into July's expiration, as it&#8217;s a solid and low-risk way to collect revenue. 
A short iron condor is a limited-risk options trade in which we sell both a call spread and a put spread. Essentially, we&#8217;re collecting revenue from high options volatility while presenting a scenario where prices are bound within a range. 
The short iron condor requires margin that is calculated by noting the distance between the long strike and the short strike. In this case, that margin number is $1,000 for each iron condor sold:
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<li>Sell to open 1 AGX 18Jul 240 calls </li>
<li>Buy to open 1 AGX 18Jul 250 calls </li>
<li>Sell to open 1 AGX 18Jul 160 puts </li>
<li>Buy to open 1 AGX 18Jul 150 puts </li>
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I picked these strike prices because the relative resistance zone sits right around $220, while support sits near $170.&nbsp;
The short iron condor above yields a credit of $4.87 at this writing, which will define the maximum gain if the prices stay between $240 and $160.
The breakeven prices of the stock at expiration on this trade are $234.87 on the upper bound and $145.13 on the lower bound. If prices hold between these ranges, we will leave the trade with a 100% profit at expiration. 
As for risk, the margin requirement is $1,000 (for each short iron condor) minus the credit collected ($487), which exposes us to $513 of risk if prices expand outside our breakeven calculations above. 
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I see three possible ways to leave the trade:
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<li>Buy the short iron condor back when it has accumulated a predefined profit for your trading style – we have 44 days of premium on our side with this kind of trade, so as long as both support and resistance hold, the trade premise remains valid. Consider leaving the trade with a minimum of 12 days to expiration. That said, as volatility affects option prices quite dramatically inside the time frame of 21 days, make sure you have price alerts set for the upper and lower short strikes. </li>
<li>Set alerts for $240 and $150. If prices break these levels, allow 3-5 days for recovery else, exiting the trade is the most prudent. </li>
<li>Buy the short iron condor back when it hits a predefined stop or risk limit for your trading style. You could choose a loss percentage, or you could also set additional alerts that are inside the boundaries &#8211; $220 and $170 – which will alert you to potential outside movement affecting your profit.</li>
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Opinion

How I'm Trading This Soaring Stock After Earnings

Argan shares are trading higher after Lake Street raised its price target on the stock from $150 to $236.

Lake Street analyst Robert Brown maintains Argan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGX#NYSE">AGX</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $150 to $236.

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Lake Street Maintains Buy on Argan, Raises Price Target to $236

Argan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGX#NYSE">AGX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.60 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.09 by 46.79 percent. This is a 175.86 percent increase over earnings of $0.58 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $193.66 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $193.75 million by 0.05 percent. This is a 22.82 percent increase over sales of $157.68 million the same period last year.

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• Sprinklr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXM#NYSE">CXM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $201.84 million. 
• VersaBank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VBNK#NASDAQ">VBNK</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.28 per share on revenue of $29.81 million. 
• REV Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REVG#NYSE">REVG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.57 per share on revenue of $603.51 million. 
• Genesco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $2.00 per share on revenue of $465.30 million. 
• Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.21 per share on revenue of $4.53 billion. 
• Thor Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THO#NYSE">THO</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.80 per share on revenue of $2.61 billion. 
• Jiayin Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JFIN#NASDAQ">JFIN</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
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• Xcel Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XELB#NASDAQ">XELB</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $1.12 per share on revenue of $1.33 million. 
• CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.17 per share on revenue of $466.95 million. 
• Descartes Systems Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DSGX#NASDAQ">DSGX</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.46 per share on revenue of $169.60 million. 
• PVH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.25 per share on revenue of $1.93 billion. 
• ChargePoint Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.06 per share on revenue of $100.58 million. 
• Argan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGX#NYSE">AGX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.09 per share on revenue of $193.75 million. 
• BARK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BARK#NYSE">BARK</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.01 per share on revenue of $131.00 million. 
• Verint Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNT#NASDAQ">VRNT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.23 per share on revenue of $194.22 million. 
• Tilly's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLYS#NYSE">TLYS</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.66 per share on revenue of $108.20 million. 
• Planet Labs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PL#NYSE">PL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.03 per share on revenue of $62.25 million. 
• Greif (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEF#NYSE">GEF</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.08 per share on revenue of $1.43 billion. 
• MongoDB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.66 per share on revenue of $527.48 million. 
• Five Below (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.83 per share on revenue of $966.49 million. 
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As of May 27, 2025, three stocks in the industrials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Argan Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGX#NYSE">AGX</a>)</h3>
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<li>Argan is expected to announce first quarter fiscal 2026 results on Wednesday, June 4. The company's stock jumped around 34% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $205.57.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 83.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>AGX Price Action: Shares of Argan gained 3.2% to close at $203.26 on Friday.</li>
<li>Edge Stock Ratings: 97.65 Momentum score with Value at 50.56. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Curtiss-Wright Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CW#NYSE">CW</a>)</h3>
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<li>On May 14, Curtiss-Wright announced a $400 million increase in share repurchase authorization and increased its dividend from $0.21 to $0.24 per share. &#8220;Under our disciplined capital allocation strategy, we believe in providing consistent returns to our shareholders through ongoing share repurchases and are committed to steadily increasing our dividend in alignment with our long-term sales growth,&#8221; said Lynn M. Bamford, Chair and CEO of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. The company's stock gained around 27% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CW">has a 52-week high</a> of $430.07.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 85.2</li>
<li>CW Price Action: Shares of Curtiss-Wright gained 3% to close at $428.45 on Friday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">LATAM Airlines Group SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTM#NYSE">LTM</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Oct. 28, 2024, LATAM said it purchased 10 787 Dreamliners with options for five more planes. The company's stock gained around 24% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LTM">52-week high</a> of $37.91.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 76.3</li>
<li>LTM Price Action: Shares of LATAM Airlines gained 2.4% to close at $37.77 on Friday.</li>
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While President Donald Trump&#8216;s &#8220;One Big, Beautiful Bill Act&#8221; is expected to reduce taxes and &#8220;put more money in people&#8217;s pockets,&#8221; experts argue whether the tax cuts will cater to the value or growth stocks within the U.S. economy.
What Happened: The new tax bill is expected to eliminate taxes on social security benefits, tips, and overtime, which will be a big &#8220;windfall for many Americans,&#8221; according to Louis Navellier, the founder and CIO at Navellier &amp; Associates.
Additionally, the bill also proposes a $40,000 state and local tax (SALT) deduction. However, the Congressional Budget Office estimated that this bill will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45536595/big-beautiful-bill-will-explode-the-deficit-and-make-the-rich-richer-congressional-budget-office-estimates-4-income-fall-for-lowest-decile-of-americans-by-2033">add about $3.8 trillion</a> to the federal government&#8217;s $36.2 trillion in debt over the next decade. 
Navellier, who expects interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in the coming months of 2025, said that &#8220;When you put more money in people&#8217;s pockets, consumers cannot help themselves, so retail sales tend to rise.&#8221;
He expects stocks like Brinker International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) and CAVA Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>) to benefit as consumer spending at bars and restaurants rose 1.2% in April.
&#8220;As far as growth vs. value is concerned, I expect the Act to boost consumer spending and confidence, so growth stocks will beat value stocks,&#8221; he said.
However, Julia Khandoshko, the CEO at the European broker Mind Money, highlighted the current wait-and-watch stance by the Federal Reserve and said, &#8220;When rates rise, growth stocks suffer, and value stocks become more attractive.&#8221;
While tax cuts represent an expansionary fiscal policy, the Fed&#8217;s current stance of holding interest rates is indicative of contractionary monetary policy. Economic theories suggest that in a mixed environment like this, interest rates might rise, potentially dampening the effects of the expansionary fiscal policy.
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Why It Matters: Notably, the CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing a 94.6% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its June meeting, a 73.1% probability of no change in July.
Whereas, it expects 65.1%, 83.9%, and 94.8% chances of a cut in September, October, and December meetings, respectively.
Apart from growth stocks like EAT and CAVA, Navellier highlighted that &#8220;data centers are booming,&#8221; and he owns growth companies like Argan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGX#NYSE">AGX</a>), Emcor Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EME#NYSE">EME</a>), Comfort Systems USA Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>), Power Solutions International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSIX#NASDAQ">PSIX</a>), Quanta Services Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWR#NYSE">PWR</a>), and Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>).
Khandoshko also highlighted that the taxes &#8220;may look effective in the short term,&#8221; but since capital gains and interest income are taxed differently, &#8220;such measures create distortions that can hit the system.&#8221;
While Jerome Powell has reiterated that &#8220;The right thing to do is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45266366/powell-flags-sharp-tariff-shock-elevated-uncertainty-fed-sticks-to-wait-and-see-mode">await further clarity</a>&#8221; on the economy and effects of fiscal policy, it remains to be seen how growth and value stocks will be affected by the combination of fiscal and monetary policies. 
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.039% to $583.09, while the QQQ advanced 0.19% to $514.00, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Friday, the futures of the S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones indices were trading lower.
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Disclosed on May 1, Richard H Deily, Compliance Officer at Argan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGX#NYSE">AGX</a>), executed a substantial insider sell as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: Deily's decision to sell 1,565 shares of Argan was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000100591/000141588925011647//Archives/edgar/data/100591/000141588925011647/0001415889-25-011647-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The total value of the sale is $238,380.
The latest market snapshot at Friday morning reveals Argan shares up by 1.39%, trading at $161.0.
<h3>About Argan</h3>
Argan Inc is a United States-based 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 derives the majority of revenue.
<h3>Argan: Delving into Financials</h3>
Revenue Growth: Argan's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 January, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 41.28%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Holistic Profitability Examination:
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Gross Margin: The company issues a cost efficiency warning with a low gross margin of 20.48%, indicating potential difficulties in maintaining profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Argan's EPS is notably higher than the industry average. The company achieved a positive bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 2.31.
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Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, Argan adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
Valuation Metrics: A Closer Look
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The Price to Earnings ratio of 25.82 is lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 2.53 is above industry norms, reflecting an elevated valuation for Argan's stock and potential overvaluation based on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): A high EV/EBITDA ratio of 17.51 positions the company as being more valued compared to industry benchmarks.
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Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>Illuminating the Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
While insider transactions provide valuable information, they should be part of a broader analysis in making investment decisions.
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>Transaction Codes Worth Your Attention</h3>
For <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a>, a primary focus lies on transactions occurring in the open market, as indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Compliance Officer Of Argan Makes $238K Sale

Argan, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGX#NYSE">AGX</a>) ("Argan" or the "Company") today announces that its Board of Directors (the "Board") approved an increase to the Company's existing share repurchase program from $125 million to $150 million and declared a regular quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.375 per common share, payable on April 30, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 22, 2025.
"Expanding our share repurchase program reflects the Board's confidence in Argan's ability to drive long-term growth and reinforces our commitment to delivering long-term value to shareholders," said David Watson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Argan. "We're also pleased to announce a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.375 per common share.
"Earlier this week we announced that our subsidiary Gemma Power Systems received a notice to proceed on its previously announced engineering, procurement and construction services contract with Sandow Lakes Energy Company, LLC for a 1.2 GW ultra-efficient natural gas-fired power plant that is expected to begin this summer. We are energized by our record backlog and the strong pipeline of opportunities we are seeing now and in future years. We believe our well-recognized capabilities and track record of success leave us well-positioned as our industry gears up to build the high-quality energy assets needed to address the growing demand for reliable 24/7 power."

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As uncertainties surrounding trade policies, fresh recession fears, and persistent inflation kept the markets on tenterhooks throughout the past week, a handful of small-caps defied the odds by posting significant gains. 
These stocks, all part of the Russell 2000 index, have market caps lower than $2 billion and have rallied between 11% and 60% over the past week, while the broader index witnessed a pullback of 2.5%. Let us explore these stocks and the various factors contributing to their resilience.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals</h2>
The three-decades-old Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LXRX#NASDAQ">LXRX</a>) posted a phenomenal 58% rally last week, after announcing that it was entering into an exclusive licensing agreement with Danish pharma giant, Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>). 
The agreement pertains to Lexicon&#8217;s LX9851, an oral non-incretin development candidate for treating obesity and other metabolic disorders. It provides Novo with exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize the drug worldwide.
The deal is set to generate Lexicon up to $1 billion in milestone and royalty payments over the coming years, prompting a quick &#8216;Buy&#8217; rating from Joseph Pantginis of H.C. Wainwright, alongside <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/03/44542815/what-6-analyst-ratings-have-to-say-about-lexicon-pharmaceuticals">several other analysts</a>. 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. LightWave Logic </h2>
LightWave Logic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LWLG#NASDAQ">LWLG</a>) develops photonic devices and electro-optic polymer materials for fiber-optic communications, all of which play a critical role in semiconductor foundries and AI data centers. 
Last week, the company announced its Process Design Kit (PDK) which is now commercially available after already being implemented at two major foundries. This <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/movers/25/03/44547240/12-information-technology-stocks-moving-in-fridays-after-market-session">led the stock to pop 19% on Friday</a>, ending the week up by 10%. A picks-and-shovels play, the stock is expected to maintain momentum as the AI race heats up.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. Argan Inc</h2>
Argan Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGX#NYSE">AGX</a>), a Maryland-based engineering, procurement, and construction company that&#8217;s been around since the early-60s. The stock popped nearly 20% on Friday, ending the week up by 11%, following its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44536628/argan-posts-upbeat-results-joins-kulr-technology-abacus-global-management-w-r-berkley-and-other-big-stocks-moving-higher-on-friday">spectacular fourth-quarter earnings performance</a>.
The company reported $232 million in revenue during the fourth quarter, up 40% year-over-year, and a profit of $31.4 million, or $2.22 per share, up 150% year-over-year, while handily beating analyst estimates.
Argan&#8217;s performance is largely owing to its power industry services business, with revenues growing 65% to $196 million, and contributing to its massive order backlog at $1.4 billion, up 80% from the prior year. The company is riding the demand for natural gas-fired power plants to fuel the endless new AI data centers.
Benzinga's Edge Rankings highlight strong momentum and growth ranking For Argan in the 97th and 85th percentile, respectively. Curious how Lexicon Pharmaceuticals stacks up? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AGX">Click here</a> to uncover its growth and momentum scores
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Argan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGX#NYSE">AGX</a>) stock moved upwards by 23.6% to $142.42 during Friday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.9 billion. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Hong Kong Pharma Digital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HKPD#NASDAQ">HKPD</a>) stock rose 17.96% to $1.51. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $16.6 million. </li>
<li>Captivision (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPT#NASDAQ">CAPT</a>) stock rose 16.41% to $0.5. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $16.2 million. </li>
<li>OneConstruction Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONEG#NASDAQ">ONEG</a>) stock increased by 12.78% to $3.0. The company's market cap stands at $39.0 million. </li>
<li>Sky Harbour Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKYH#NYSE">SKYH</a>) stock moved upwards by 9.75% to $14.13. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $474.1 million. The company's, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Baiya International Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIYA#NASDAQ">BIYA</a>) stock rose 9.54% to $7.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $87.5 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Knightscope (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSCP#NASDAQ">KSCP</a>) stock declined by 28.8% to $2.92 during Friday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $12.2 million. </li>
<li>iPower (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPW#NASDAQ">IPW</a>) stock decreased by 24.52% to $0.44. The company's market cap stands at $13.7 million. </li>
<li>LanzaTech Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNZA#NASDAQ">LNZA</a>) shares decreased by 20.79% to $0.22. The company's market cap stands at $43.4 million. </li>
<li>Greenland Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTEC#NASDAQ">GTEC</a>) stock fell 20.28% to $1.73. The company's market cap stands at $23.5 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>Urban-gro (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGRO#NASDAQ">UGRO</a>) shares declined by 17.31% to $0.43. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.4 million. </li>
<li>VirTra (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTSI#NASDAQ">VTSI</a>) stock declined by 17.05% to $4.28. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $48.2 million. The company's, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. 
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling around 200 points on Friday.
Shares of Argan, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGX#NYSE">AGX</a>) rose sharply during Friday's session following a fourth-quarter EPS and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AGX/earnings">revenue beat</a>.
Argan reported quarterly earnings of $2.22 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.15 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $232.474 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $197.500 million.
Argan shares jumped 29.6% to $149.39 on Friday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KULR#NYSE">KULR</a>) gained 16.7% to $1.7050 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly sales results.</li>
<li>Abacus Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABL#NYSE">ABL</a>) rose 15.8% to $8.28 following strong quarterly sales.</li>
<li>TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMC#NASDAQ">TMC</a>) shares surged 14.7% to $1.95 following strong quarterly earnings</li>
<li>W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRB#NYSE">WRB</a>) gained 14.2% to $75.70 after Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance announced that it is planning to acquire a 15% stake in the company.</li>
<li>Braze, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRZE#NASDAQ">BRZE</a>) shares rose 13% to $41.54 as the company posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter results after Thursday's closing bell.</li>
<li>CureVac N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVAC#NASDAQ">CVAC</a>) gained 10.7% to $3.10 after the company announced it received a positive validity decision from the European Patent Office in its litigation against BioNTech SE.</li>
<li>Ascentage Pharma Group Internat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPG#NASDAQ">AAPG</a>) gained 9.3% to $22.07.</li>
<li>Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZLAB#NASDAQ">ZLAB</a>) rose 9.3% to $39.73.</li>
<li>Aeva Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEVA#NASDAQ">AEVA</a>) rose 8% to $6.89.</li>
<li>Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMY#NYSE">HMY</a>) climbed 7.8% to $13.85.</li>
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Lake Street analyst Robert Brown upgrades Argan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGX#NYSE">AGX</a>) from Hold to Buy.

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Lake Street Upgrades Argan to Buy

Argan shares are trading higher following a Q4 EPS and revenue beat.

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Argan, Inc. Appoints Lisa Larroque Alexander to Board of Directors

Argan, Inc. Announces Increase to Share Repurchase Program, Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.375 Per Common Share

Argan, Inc.'s Gemma Renewable Power Recognized With 2025 Nexus Award for Partner of the Year

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