Argan, Inc. Aktie News

Argan director exercises options to sell shares worth about $2.5 million. Peter Getsinger has been a director at Argan since 2014.

JPMorgan raised Argan to overweight from neutral.

Stocks are having a strong start to the week, but it's not all just high-growth tech stocks making big moves. Shares of industrial engineering and construction company Argan (AGX 13.48%) are also soaring today.

Argan remains a 'buy' due to robust growth in its Power Industry Services segment and a surging project backlog. AGX reported Q2 revenue up 4.7% year-over-year, with net income rising from $18.2M to $25.3M and EBITDA up to $36.2M. Backlog soared to $1.95B, up 88.7% year-over-year, driven by demand from AI, data centers, EV infrastructure, and renewable energy projects.

Given a strong and sustainable backlog profile, consistent execution, and an improving profitability margin, it shows a compelling risk-reward profile for Argan, Inc. AGX stock provides investors with exposure to the tailwinds of a sustainable energy-demanding macroenvironment. My FCFE analysis suggests that the stock's intrinsic value ($290 per share) exceeds its current market price.

Argan, Inc. is rated a buy, positioned to benefit from a multi-year power generation supercycle and a record $2 billion backlog. AGX's core competency in natural gas-fired power plants and proven execution provide a competitive moat amid surging US electricity demand. The company's zero-debt balance sheet and robust liquidity enable both capital returns and self-funded growth, enhancing shareho...

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There are few things income investors like more than a meaty dividend raise. Argan (AGX 3.87%) declared one on Wednesday, and the market rewarded the construction company with a nearly 4% bump in its share price.