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There's nothing like a double-digit dividend raise to get the bulls running.There are few things income investors like more than a meaty dividend raise. Argan (AGX 3.95%) declared one on Wednesday, and the market rewarded the construction company with a nearly 4% bump in its share price. That was significantly better than the 0.3% increase posted by the benchmark S&P 500 index.A healthy boostMost dividend raises are cautious, representing only incremental improvements over their predecessors. This sure isn' ...

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Argan, Inc. (NYSE: AGX) ("Argan†or the "Company†) today announces that its Board of Directors declared a 33% increase in the quarterly cash dividend, raising it from $0.375 to $0.50 per common share. The dividend will be payable on October 31, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on October 23, 2025. David Watson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Argan commented, "As Argan continues to deliver strong growth and profitability, and wit. ...

I last wrote on Argan, Inc. (NYSE: AGX ) in July with a Buy call, mainly on the strength of its backlog and the secular demand tailwinds in power generation. Since then, theI have over 15 years of experience investing and have provided research services to mid-sized hedge funds with assets under management between $100 and $500 million. I also have had a brief stint as a sell-side analyst. I am now focusing primarily on managing my own money and my purpose here is to share my views and benefit from the insi ...

I last wrote on Argan, Inc. (NYSE: AGX ) in July with a Buy call, mainly on the strength of its backlog and the secular demand tailwinds in power generation. Since then, theI have over 15 years of experience investing and have provided research services to mid-sized hedge funds with assets under management between $100 and $500 million. I also have had a brief stint as a sell-side analyst. I am now focusing primarily on managing my own money and my purpose here is to share my views and benefit from the insi ...

Argan (AGX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call September 04, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsJennifer Belodeau - SVPDavid Watson - President, CEO & DirectorJoshua Baugher - SVP, CFO & TreasurerDrew Chamberlain - Equity Research AssociateConference Call ParticipantsChris Moore - Senior Research AnalystRob Brown - Senior Research Analyst, Founding Partner & Chief Strategy OfficerOperatorGood evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Argan Inc. earnings release conference call for the second quarter of fiscal ...

好的，我将为您分析Argan (AGX) Q2 2026财报电话会议记录，并总结关键要点。报告内容如下： 财务数据和关键指标变化 - 第二季度合并收入2.377亿美元，同比增长5%，环比增长23% [4] - 毛利率提升至18.6%，去年同期为13.7% [4][17] - 创纪录净利润3530万美元，稀释后每股收益2.50美元，去年同期为1820万美元和1.31美元 [4][18] - EBITDA为3630万美元，EBITDA利润率15.2%，去年同期为2480万美元和10.9% [4][18] - 上半年收入4.314亿美元，同比增长12.1%，净利润5780万美元，稀释后每股收益4.09美元 [19][20] - 现金及投资总额5.72亿美元，净流动性3.44亿美元，无负债 [6][22] 各条业务线数据和关键指标变化 - 电力行业服务业务收入1.97亿美元，同比增长13%，占总收入83%，税前利润约3500万美元，毛利率19.6% [7][17][18] - 工业建筑服务业务收入3600万美元，同比下降28%，但环比增长23%，占总收入15%，税前利润约300万美元，毛利率12.5% [7][17][18] - 电信基础设施服务业务占总收入2%，创纪录积压订单，毛利率24.7% [8][17][18] - 所有业务部门均实现创纪录积压订单 [12][13] 各个市场数据和关键指标变化 - 美国市场：Trumbull项目(950兆瓦)第二季度实现首次点火，德克萨斯州1.2吉瓦项目开始建设 [14] - 爱尔兰市场：Tarbert下一代发电站(300兆瓦生物燃料)进行中，新增170兆瓦热力设施 [5][15] - 积压订单中61%为天然气项目，29%为可再生能源项目 [10] - 工业服务市场在阿拉巴马州获得回收和水处理厂新合同 [5][8] 公司战略和发展方向和行业竞争 - 公司定位为能源不可知论者，能够建设天然气和可再生能源基础设施 [10][24] - 行业需求由"一切电气化"和AI数据中心发展驱动，电力消费预计每年增长4%直至2027年 [5][41] - 全国天然气基础设施老化，需要新建可靠能源设施 [9][11] - 公司是少数能够执行复杂联合循环天然气设施的公司之一，具有操作卓越的声誉 [11][24] - 坚持赢得"正确项目、正确合作伙伴、正确地理位置"的纪律性方法 [12][26] 管理层对经营环境和未来前景的评论 - 电力行业正动员新设施上线，应对前所未有的电力消费增长 [5] - 可靠的高质量能源是AI数据中心、复杂制造操作和EV充电的不可协商要求 [10] - PJM容量拍卖结果显示2026-2027交付年达到创纪录的329美元/兆瓦/天，确认对新电力的需求和支付意愿 [41] - 天然气项目预计将在可预见的未来成为增长驱动力 [13] - 项目管道强劲，能见度显示团队未来几年将保持忙碌 [25][26] 其他重要信息 - 积压订单达20亿美元，包括Platin发电站和阿拉巴马州工业服务合同 [5] - 季度股息为0.375美元，自2023年9月以来股息累计增长50% [6][23] - 股票回购计划授权增至1.5亿美元，自2021年11月以来已返还1.096亿美元给股东 [23] - 公司继续评估可能补充当前能力或增强地理覆盖范围的并购机会 [23] - 项目持续时间3-4年，提供长期可见性 [26] 问答环节所有提问和回答 问题: Trumbull项目剩余工作和完成时间表 - Trumbull项目第二季度实现首次点火，8月第二台机组点火，预计明年上半年按时按预算完成 [31][32] 问题: 毛利率可持续性和一次性收益 - 难以提供具体毛利率指导，过去三个季度执行卓越，预计超过上一财年毛利率水平 [33][34] - 公司采取保守态度，不提供收入和EPS指导 [34] 问题: 潜在项目规模和类型 - 预计本财年增加更多电力项目，积压订单将显著超过20亿美元 [36] - 项目规模从170兆瓦到1.2吉瓦不等，具有处理各种规模项目的能力 [37] 问题: 管道活动是否加速 - 需求环境因素保持不变，OEM燃气轮机多年售罄确认机会丰富 [41] - 电力消费增长和PJM拍卖结果确认新电力需求 [41] 问题: 工业业务管道和增长趋势 - 工业业务积压订单创1.89亿美元纪录，预计下半年业绩改善 [43] - 水处理和数据中心领域市场持续扩张 [43] 问题: 积压订单预期变化 - 项目继续进展，没有看到合作伙伴和潜在客户退缩 [48][49] 问题: 定价动态和市场条件 - 保持20年来一致的项目定价方法，不关注其他公司行为 [50] - 市场需求大于EPC供应商数量，创造机会 [50] 问题: 产能扩张需求和方法 - 过去18个月有意增加员工以应对强需求环境 [52] - 电力业务能处理10-12个项目，历史上专注于有机增长 [53]

P R E S E N T A T I O N Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results • Consolidated Q2 revenues increased 5% year over year and grew 23% sequentially compared to 1Q26; Q2 consolidated gross margin of 19% • Record Q2 earnings per diluted share of $2.50, up $1.19 year over year • Q2 EBITDA of $36M, or 15.2% as a percentage of revenue • Record project backlog of $2.0 billion at July 31, 2025 • Q2 backlog additions include: • 170 MW thermal power plant in Ireland • Industrial segment contract for a recycling and water tr ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) Delaware 13-1947195 For the Quarterly Period Ended July 31, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT For the Transition Period from to Commiss ...

Exhibit 99.1 Argan, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results Reports Record Backlog of $2.0 Billion September 4, 2025 – ARLINGTON, VA – Argan, Inc. (NYSE: AGX) ("Argan" or the "Company") today announces financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended July 31, 2025. The Company will host an investor conference call today, September 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Consolidated Financial Highlights ($ in thousands, except per share data) Second Quarter Results Consolidated revenues for the ...