Construction and engineering company Argan (AGX -4.00%) stumbled on the stock market Tuesday. Following news of an analyst's recommendation downgrade, investors sold out of the stock to leave it with a 4% decline over the trading session.
Argan's earnings power is set to grow at a rapid pace as a result of AI data centers driving increased demand for power. The current stock price does not price in increases in earnings of more than 50% year-over-year. The durability of the AI trend provides investors with the appropriate risk-reward balance.
24/7 Wall St. Insights Argan Inc. (NYSE: AGX) just rewarded its shareholders with a 25% dividend hike.
Argan's topline grew over 50% in H1 FY25, driven by strong demand and construction activity, particularly in the Power Services segment. The company's backlog exceeded $1 billion, supporting continued revenue growth, with strategic projects and collaborations positioning it well for long-term growth. Despite trading at a slight premium, AGX's robust growth prospect makes it a solid long-term buy.
Power plant builder Argan raised its quarterly dividend by 25% last night. The new dividend yield is 1.6%.
Argan has returned 77% since my first coverage 6 months ago propelled by strong earnings reports. AGX's earnings show that the company continues to execute well and has margins under control in an industry prone to cost overruns. In a world hungry for energy, Argan's business in the power generation market pits it well for a future with new energy requirements and also replacing carbon-intensive energy plants.
Argan, Inc. operates an engineering and construction conglomerate providing services primarily in the energy sector. Its last earnings report caused it to soar 25%+. This article looks at what in the report caused the jump. I also cover risks to the buy thesis and other potential headwinds and tailwinds for AGX.
Argan's revenue jumped 61% in its last quarter. The company's backlog is rising, backed by demand for renewable energy.
Argan, Inc. (NYSE:AGX ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call September 5, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Jennifer Belodeau - IMS Investor Relations David Watson - President and Chief Executive Officer Hank Deily - Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary Conference Call Participants Chris Moore - CJS Securities Rob Brown - Lake Street Capital Markets Operator Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Argan, Inc. Earnings Release Conference Call for the Second Fiscal Quarter Ended July 31, 2024. This call is being recorded.
Argan operates through a few subsidiaries and offers its services to the power generation, industrial, and telecommunications markets. Demand for electricity is increasing due to generative AI, driving up data center demand and power usage. Additionally, the increasing adoption of EVs will drive up power demand as well. In addition to increasing demand for electricity, AGX also reported strong project backlogs. These backlogs are expected to bolster its future revenue.
Argan, Inc. (NYSE:AGX ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call June 6, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Jennifer Belodeau - IMS Investor Relations David Watson - President and Chief Executive Officer Hank Deily - Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary Conference Call Participants Chris Moore - CJS Securities Rob Brown - Lake Street Capital Markets Operator Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Argan, Inc. Earnings Release Conference Call for the First Fiscal Quarter Ended April 30th, 2024. This call is being recorded.