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Argan, Inc.

AGX

Argan, Inc. NYSE
$451.25 -0.28% (-1.28)

Market Cap $6.26 B
52w High $459.75
52w Low $101.02
P/E 52.90
Volume 284.80K
Outstanding Shares 13.87M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2026 $251.15M $14.32M $30.74M 12.24% $2.22 $33.14M
Q2-2026 $237.74M $14.21M $35.27M 14.84% $2.57 $37.2M
Q1-2026 $193.66M $12.52M $22.55M 11.64% $1.65 $25.93M
Q4-2025 $232.47M $14.95M $31.37M 13.49% $2.31 $32.67M
Q3-2025 $257.01M $13.99M $28.01M 10.9% $2.07 $30.33M

What's going well?

Sales are growing steadily and the company is controlling costs well. Operating profit is up, and margins are holding steady, showing good discipline.

What's concerning?

Net income and EPS dropped, mainly due to higher taxes and less help from other income. The business remains low-margin, so any cost increases could hurt profits quickly.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2026 $726.82M $1.05B $631.16M $419.71M
Q2-2026 $572.19M $882.7M $489.53M $393.18M
Q1-2026 $546.46M $792.15M $428.26M $363.89M
Q4-2025 $525.14M $836.23M $484.37M $351.86M
Q3-2025 $506.28M $768.86M $440.16M $328.7M

What's financially strong about this company?

AGX has nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars in cash and short-term investments, very little debt, and strong customer prepayments. Equity and retained earnings are rising, showing consistent profitability and financial discipline.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

Inventory increased, which could signal slower sales if it continues. Payables also rose, but both are small compared to overall assets. No major red flags, but deferred revenue means future obligations to deliver products or services.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2026 $30.74M $172.49M $-37.14M $-7.52M $128.44M $171.91M
Q2-2026 $35.27M $34.6M $-39.17M $-6.93M $-11.4M $32.91M
Q1-2026 $22.55M $35.29M $24.92M $-18M $43.99M $34.9M
Q4-2025 $31.37M $44.62M $-66.77M $-8.45M $-30.09M $43.26M
Q3-2025 $28.01M $31.78M $-82.28M $-6.93M $-57.34M $29.23M

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

Cash flow from operations exploded this quarter, far outpacing net income. The company is self-funding, has no debt reliance, and its cash position is stronger than ever.

What are the cash flow concerns?

Much of the cash surge came from working capital timing, which is unlikely to repeat. Cash flow is volatile, and net income actually fell a bit.

Revenue by Products

Product Q4-2025Q1-2026Q2-2026Q3-2026
Industrial Fabrication And Field Services
Industrial Fabrication And Field Services
$30.00M $30.00M $40.00M $50.00M
Power Industry Services
Power Industry Services
$200.00M $160.00M $200.00M $200.00M
Telecommunications Infrastructure Services
Telecommunications Infrastructure Services
$0 $0 $0 $0

Revenue by Geography

Region Q4-2025Q1-2026Q2-2026Q3-2026
G B
G B
$0 $0 $10.00M $10.00M
I E
I E
$10.00M $10.00M $20.00M $20.00M
U S
U S
$220.00M $180.00M $210.00M $220.00M

Q3 2026 Earnings Call Summary

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5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Argan, Inc.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

AGX combines strong recent growth in revenue and earnings with expanding margins, underpinned by a very conservative balance sheet and net cash position. Its specialization in power generation and industrial projects, along with an energy-agnostic approach, positions it well for long-term trends such as grid modernization, data center expansion, and the broader energy transition. A sizable project backlog, integrated capabilities across engineering, construction, and fabrication, and disciplined capital structure all contribute to a resilient financial and competitive profile.

! Risks

The most notable risks stem from the inherently volatile and project-driven nature of its business: cash flows and working capital can swing sharply from year to year, and large contracts carry execution and contractual risks. Rising current liabilities and deferred revenue increase future performance obligations, while the lack of formal R&D may limit the company’s ability to differentiate through proprietary technology over time. Competition from larger EPC firms, exposure to policy and permitting environments in the energy sector, and the increasing capital intensity of operations all add layers of uncertainty.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Argan appears well placed to participate in growing demand for reliable and cleaner power infrastructure, with strong financial capacity to support new projects and potential strategic moves. Its recent acceleration in revenue and profitability suggests it is currently executing effectively and benefiting from favorable market conditions. At the same time, investors should expect results and cash flows to remain lumpy, reflecting the timing of large contracts and working capital movements, and should monitor backlog quality, project mix, and capital allocation decisions as key drivers of future performance.