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    Earnings call· Jan 2026(Q4 FY26)

    ARGAN Q4 FY26 earnings call AGX

    Mar 26, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Argan Q4 FY26 — Record Performance Driven by Strong Backlog and Power Segment Execution

    Argan delivered record top and bottom-line performance in Q4 FY26 and for the full fiscal year, driven by strong execution in its Power segment and significant new contract additions. The company's robust backlog, particularly in gas-fired power facilities, and a strong balance sheet position it to capitalize on urgent demand for new power generation capacity. Management remains confident in its ability to execute multiple large projects simultaneously and is actively pursuing further opportunities.

    Highlights

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    • Record Q4 revenue of $262.1 million and full-year revenue of $944.6 million.

    • Record Q4 net income of $49.2 million or $3.47 per diluted share, and full-year net income of $137.8 million or $9.74 per diluted share.

    • Record Q4 EBITDA of $56 million (21.4% margin) and full-year EBITDA of $162.8 million (17.2% margin).

    • Added $2.5 billion in new contract value during FY26, increasing consolidated project backlog to over $2.9 billion.

    • Strong balance sheet with $895 million in cash and investments, $421 million net liquidity, and no debt.

    Concerns

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    • Power grid under increasing strain due to rapid growth in AI and data centers, electrification, and aging facilities.

    • Inherent lumpy nature of the construction industry impacting revenue and margin predictability.

    • Company does not control when projects start, leading to variability in new contract awards.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    New project additions
    handful of new projects
    high materiality
    Medium
    Simultaneous project execution capacity
    10 to 12 jobs simultaneously
    medium materiality
    High
    Backlog composition (Natural Gas)
    substantial portion
    high materiality
    High
    Industrial segment revenue growth
    increased year-over-year growth
    medium materiality
    Medium

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Power
    Represented 78% of consolidated revenues. Primarily due to timing of certain projects, with Trumbull Energy Center reaching substantial completion and other projects ramping up. Strong project execution.
    Gross margin: 29%
    		$204 millionup from $197 million for Q4 FY25—$55 million pretax book income
    Industrial
    Contributed 20% of consolidated revenues. Provides field services for new plant construction and additions, and fabricates metal components.
    Gross margin: 11%
    		$53 millionup from $33 million in Q4 FY25—approximately $4 million pretax book income
    Teledata
    Contributed 2% of consolidated revenues. Provides project management and construction services for power distribution, information communications, and data networks, including federal government and data centers.
    Gross margin: 14.2%
    		$5 millionup from $3 million in Q4 FY25——

    Operational metrics

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    Consolidated Gross Margin
    25%up from 20.5% in Q4 FY25
    Q4 FY26

    Primarily driven by strong project execution in the Power segment, including early substantial completion of Trumbull Energy Center.

    Consolidated Gross Margin
    20.5%up from 16.1% in FY25
    FY26

    Primarily due to strong project execution in the Power segment.

    EBITDA
    $56 millionup from $39.3 million in Q4 FY25
    Q4 FY26

    Record EBITDA for the quarter.

    EBITDA
    $162.8 millionup from $113.5 million in FY25
    FY26

    Record EBITDA for the full fiscal year.

    SG&A Expenses
    $17.9 millionup from $14.9 million in Q4 FY25
    Q4 FY26

    Increased compared to prior year.

    SG&A Expenses
    $59 millionup from $52.8 million in FY25
    FY26

    Remained consistent as a percentage of revenues.

    Other Income, Net
    $7.7 million
    Q4 FY26

    Primarily reflected investment income earned.

    Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments
    $895 million
    As of Jan 31, 2026

    Strong balance sheet.

    Net Liquidity
    $421 millionup $120 million compared to $301 million at Jan 31, 2025
    As of Jan 31, 2026

    Increased significantly year-over-year.

    Debt
    No debt
    As of Jan 31, 2026

    Strong balance sheet.

    Stockholders' Equity
    $462 million
    As of Jan 31, 2026
    Capital Returned to Shareholders
    $43 million
    FY26

    Part of disciplined capital allocation strategy.

    Quarterly Dividend
    $0.50 per shareincreased 33%
    Q3 FY26 onwards

    Reflects strength of business and commitment to returning shareholder value.

    Total Capital Returned via Share Buyback Program
    $114 million
    Since Nov 2021

    Cumulative amount returned since program inception.

    Share Repurchase Program Authorization
    $150 millionincreased from prior authorization
    As of April 2025

    Board increased the authorization.

    Non-craft Workforce Level
    at the highest level it's ever been
    Current

    Company continues to add staff, focused on retention and training.

    Simultaneous Project Execution Capacity
    10 to 12 jobs9 underway currently
    Ongoing

    Trumbull project nearing completion frees up capacity.

    Backlog Composition
    77%
    As of Jan 31, 2026

    Reflects strong demand for gas-fired facilities.

    Backlog Composition
    14%
    As of Jan 31, 2026

    Company remains committed to maintaining renewable capabilities.

    Backlog Composition
    9%
    As of Jan 31, 2026

    Diversified backlog across segments.

    Trumbull Energy Center Completion
    ahead of schedule
    December 2025

    Significant accomplishment, beneficial for Q4 margins by avoiding additional costs.

    Industrial Segment Revenue Trajectory
    from $29 million to $53 million
    Q1 FY26 to Q4 FY26

    Shows increasing revenues over the course of the year.

    Historical Quarterly Gross Margin Range
    11.4% to 25%
    Last 2 years

    Margins tend to bounce around due to various factors.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Total backlog$2.9 billionUSD
    End market pipeline—
    Acquisition contribution—
    Craft skilled labor headcount capacity—

    Orderbook & backlog

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    Consolidated Project Backlog$2.9 billionJanuary 31, 2026

    Increased by $2.5 billion in new contract value during FY26

    Expected to be translated into revenues over the next 3-plus years.

    Power Segment Backlog$2.7 billionJanuary 31, 2026
    Industrial Segment Backlog$253 millionJanuary 31, 2026

    up from $53 million at beginning of FY26

    Teledata Segment Backlog$8.4 millionJanuary 31, 2026

    Deals & partnerships

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    CPVConstruction of 1.4 gigawatt gas-fired power plant

    Early work began in Texas.

    SLECConstruction of 1.2 gigawatt ultra-efficient combined-cycle natural gas-fired plant

    Progress continues in Texas.

    UnnamedConstruction of 860-megawatt gas-fired power plant

    Early work began in Texas.

    UnnamedConstruction of 700-megawatt combined-cycle natural gas-fired power plant

    Progressing well in the U.S.

    SSE ThermalConstruction of 300-megawatt biofuel plant

    Making solid progress in Ireland.

    UnnamedConstruction of 170-megawatt thermal facility

    Making solid progress in Ireland.

    UnnamedData center project$125 million

    Part of the Industrial segment's work.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Power grid under increasing strain due to rapid growth in AI and data centers, electrification, and aging facilities.Ongoing

    Decades of underinvestment

    Mitigation: Argan is uniquely positioned to meet this demand for construction of high-quality 24/7 energy resources.

    Inherent lumpy nature of the construction industry impacting revenue and margin predictability.Ongoing

    Quarterly margins between 11.4% to 25% over the last 2 years.

    Mitigation: Management is intentionally conservative with directional guidance; focused on disciplined project selection and execution.

    Company does not control when projects start, leading to variability in new contract awards.Ongoing

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    Mitigation: Maintaining a strong pipeline and operational capacity to take on 10-12 jobs simultaneously.

    What to watch in Q1 FY27

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    New Project Awards

    Next quarter (Q1 FY27)
    Currenthandful of new projects expected over the next 12 to 20 months
    TargetAnnouncement of new large projects

    Why it matters

    Indicates continued strength of the demand environment and conversion of pipeline into backlog, crucial for future revenue growth.

    we expect to add a handful of new projects over the next 12 to 20 months.

    Q&A highlights

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    Where is Argan seeing demand for projects geographically?

    Demand is broad-based across the country, not concentrated in any specific region. While Texas has seen recent activity, Argan is not constrained by geography and goes where the jobs are.

    “We're seeing a number of opportunities across the country. Obviously, we've had a fair amount of work that we're doing in Texas right now. We've done a lot of work in the PJM over the years. And we're really -- we go where the jobs are. So we really aren't constrained as to where we go to build projects and the amount of opportunities are really across the board.”

    asked by Rob Brown · answered by David Watson

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Record Financial Performance

    Argan achieved record revenue, net income, and EBITDA for both the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year 2026. Q4 revenue reached $262.1 million, contributing to a full-year total of $944.6 million. Net income for Q4 was $49.2 million ($3.47 diluted EPS), and $137.8 million ($9.74 diluted EPS) for the full year. EBITDA for Q4 was $56 million (21.4% margin), and $162.8 million (17.2% margin) for the full year, reflecting strong project execution, particularly in the Power segment.

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    Robust Backlog and Pipeline

    The company added $2.5 billion in new contract value during fiscal 2026, bringing its consolidated project backlog to over $2.9 billion. This includes three new gas-fired power plants in the U.S. totaling over 3.4 gigawatts. Management sees a strong pipeline of opportunities, especially for large, complex gas-fired power facilities, driven by increasing demand from AI, data centers, and electrification needs.

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    Strategic Positioning in Power Infrastructure

    Argan is uniquely positioned to meet the urgent demand for new, reliable power generation capacity due to its specialized capabilities, long-standing customer relationships, and proven track record in building large combined-cycle facilities. The company emphasizes its disciplined approach to project selection, focusing on projects that align with its capabilities and existing portfolio, and strengthen long-term growth and profitability.

    04

    Strong Balance Sheet and Capital Allocation

    Argan maintains a strong balance sheet with $895 million in cash, cash equivalents, and investments, $421 million in net liquidity, and no debt as of January 31, 2026. The company returned $43 million to shareholders in FY26, increased its quarterly dividend to $0.50 per share (annual run rate of $2), marking the third consecutive annual increase, and expanded its share repurchase authorization to $150 million.

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    Operational Capacity and Execution

    The company successfully reached substantial completion on the 950-megawatt Trumbull Energy Center project ahead of schedule, contributing to strong Q4 gross margins. Argan is currently executing 9 projects (7 thermal, 2 renewable) and has the capacity to manage 10 to 12 jobs simultaneously. The non-craft workforce is at its highest level, supporting project execution and future growth.

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    Industrial Segment Momentum

    The Industrial segment showed significant revenue growth throughout FY26, ending Q4 with $53 million, up from $29 million in Q1. Its backlog increased from $53 million to $253 million, including a $125 million data center project. This momentum is expected to drive increased year-over-year growth for the segment in FY27.

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