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Earnings call · Jul 2026 (Q2 FY27)

ARGAN Q2 FY27 earnings call AGX

Sep 2, 2026 Source

Executive summary

Argan Q2 FY27 — Record Revenue and Net Income Driven by Power Segment

Argan delivered a strong second quarter, achieving record revenue and net income, primarily driven by robust performance in its Power segment. The company continues to capitalize on high demand for energy infrastructure, particularly gas-fired plants, while strategically expanding capabilities through organic investments and a recent acquisition. Management remains confident in its ability to secure new projects and execute on its substantial backlog, despite some sequential margin compression and a slight reduction in total backlog.

Highlights

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  • Record consolidated revenue of $384 million, a 62% increase YoY.

  • Record net income of $53.3 million, or $3.76 per diluted share, up from $35.3 million YoY.

  • Record adjusted EBITDA of $70 million, with an 18.2% margin.

  • Power segment revenue grew 53% to $301 million, contributing 78% of total revenue.

  • Strong balance sheet with $1 billion in cash and investments and no debt.

Concerns

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  • Industrial segment gross margin was 7.3%, below expectations due to project estimate revisions.

  • Consolidated gross margin decreased sequentially from 25% in Q4 FY26 to 19.3% in Q2 FY27.

  • Total backlog decreased to $2.5 billion from $2.9 billion at the start of FY27.

Guidance & targets

CategoryTargetConfidence
New projects added
Handful of new projects
high materiality
High
Industrial segment revenue from new fabrication facility
$10-plus million a quarter
medium materiality
Medium
Total revenue
Significantly above fiscal year '26
high materiality
High
Industrial segment margins
May run below historical norms for a quarter or two
medium materiality
High
Tele data segment revenue run rate
Potentially double revenues from fiscal year '26
medium materiality
Medium

Segment performance

SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
Power
Strong growth and profitability, reflecting activity ramp of certain projects and successful execution. Gross margin was 22.4% in Q2, following 23.6% in Q1.
Pretax book income: $66 millionContribution to total revenue: 78%Q1 FY27 gross margin: 23.6%
$301 million53%—22.4% gross margin
Industrial
Significant revenue growth, but gross margin was below expectations due to estimate revisions on a couple of projects. Margins may remain below historical norms for the next quarter or two as these projects wind down. New fabrication facility expected to contribute $10+ million quarterly later this year.
Pretax book income: $4 millionContribution to total revenue: 20%Backlog: $210 million as of July 31, 2026
$76 million111%—7.3% gross margin
Tele data
Strong revenue growth. The recent acquisition of Valcore Communications is expected to expand reach and potentially double revenues from FY26 levels.
Contribution to total revenue: 2%
$7 million40%—16.6% gross margin

AGX operating KPIs by quarter

AGX operating KPIs stated on its earnings calls, by fiscal quarter
KPI Jan 2026 Q4 FY26 Apr 2026 Q1 FY27This call Jul 2026 Q2 FY27Change vs prior quarter
Backlog Power
$2.7B Pretax book income was $55 million, and the Power segment closed the year with backlog of $2.7 billion. Source transcript
$2.5B Pretax book income was $52 million, and the Power segment had backlog of $2.5 billion at the close of the first quarter. Source transcript
—-7.4%
Backlog Industrial
$253M Backlog for the Industrial segment was $253 million at January 31, 2026. Source transcript
$225M Backlog for the Industrial segment was $225 million at April 30, 2026. Source transcript
$210M Backlog for the Industrial segment was $210 million at July 31, 2026, and construction on our second fabrication facility is progressing well. Source transcript
-6.7%
Backlog Teledata
$8.4M The segment closed fiscal 2026 with backlog of $8.4 million. Source transcript
$8M The segment exited the first quarter with backlog of $8 million. Source transcript
—-4.8%

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Orderbook & backlog

Consolidated backlog $2.5 billion July 31, 2026

Decrease from $2.9 billion at start of FY27

Company takes a conservative approach, only including value when Notice to Proceed is received. Moves quarter-to-quarter based on project completion and start times.

Industrial segment backlog $210 million July 31, 2026
Power segment backlog composition 4 gas-fired power plants July 31, 2026

Totaling over 4.1 gigawatts in the United States.

Backlog composition by type 80% natural gas projects, 11% renewable, 8% industrial Current

Complex combined cycle projects expected to represent the majority for the near and midterm.

Deals & partnerships

Valcore Communications Connecticut-based provider of installation and repair services for information, communication and data networks.

Acquisition completed at the end of Q2 FY27. It is a strategic bolt-on M&A opportunity that is additive and complementary to the current platform.

Capital programs

New fabrication facility in North Carolina progressing well

Benefit:Support $125 million data center project, position for additional demand

Construction is progressing well and is on track for completion later this year. Primarily geared towards supporting a data center contract for fabrication of thermal expansion and energy storage tanks.

Risks & headwinds

Industrial segment project execution and margin compression Next 6 months

Q2 FY27 gross margin of 7.3%, below expectations

Mitigation:Working hard to improve economics of affected projects; focused on selecting the right projects and executing them profitably. Expects to finish these projects over the next 6 months.

Sequential consolidated gross margin decline Near-term

Consolidated gross margin stepped down from 25% (Q4 FY26) to 21% (Q1 FY27) to 19.3% (Q2 FY27)

Mitigation:Margins vary by project mix and construction cycle stage. Expects higher revenues and opportunity to enhance margin as projects ramp into second and third year of construction.

Backlog reduction Current

Consolidated backlog decreased to $2.5 billion from $2.9 billion at start of FY27

Mitigation:Pipeline remains exceptionally strong; company expects to add a handful of new projects over the next 7 to 15 months. Backlog burn was offset by $260+ million in additions from scope increases and smaller jobs.

Data center regulatory uncertainty Ongoing

Recent regulatory back and forth around data center development (e.g., Texas governor's comments)

Mitigation:No change in developer behavior observed; urgency to build data centers and power plants persists. Developers are focused on achieving milestones (permits, PPAs, financing). Argan remains selective in projects.

What to watch in Q3 FY27

Industrial segment gross margin

Next quarter (Q3 FY27)
Current 7.3%
Target Improvement towards historical norms

Why it matters

Indicates successful resolution of underperforming projects and return to expected profitability for the segment.

Industrial margins may run below historical norms for a quarter or 2 as these projects wind down. We're working hard to improve the economics of these projects as we expect strong execution across our teams regardless of the project challenges they face.

Q&A highlights

Can you characterize the activity in the pipeline and the number of projects you're looking at, especially given the near-term execution commentary?

Management reiterated its conservative approach to backlog reporting but expects to add a handful of new projects over the next 7 to 15 months, primarily gas-fired facilities. They noted significant inbound requests and the ability to offset backlog burn with scope increases and smaller jobs.

“We did say we expect to add a handful of new projects over the next 7 to 15 months and that reflects the current demand for natural gas-fired facilities.”

asked by Robert Brown · answered by David Watson

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Detailed narrative

Demand Environment and Project Pipeline

Argan is experiencing exceptionally strong demand across all three operating segments, particularly in the Power segment, driven by the increasing reliance on electrification, onshoring of domestic manufacturing, EV adoption, and data center construction. The company's pipeline reflects this urgency for additional energy infrastructure, with a focus on gas-fired plants recognized for reliable, uninterrupted power. Argan remains selective in pursuing projects that align with its capabilities and strategic goals.

Strategic Focus on Natural Gas and Renewables

The company's backlog is currently composed of approximately 80% natural gas projects, 11% renewable, and 8% industrial. Given the current market demand and Argan's core competencies, complex combined cycle natural gas projects are expected to represent the majority of the backlog in the near and midterm. While maintaining capabilities in renewable energy, the core activities will center around natural gas builds, subscribing to an 'all of the above' approach for power generation.

Project Execution and Early Completions

Argan continues to demonstrate high proficiency in project execution, often achieving substantial completion ahead of schedule. Examples include the final Midwest solar and battery project reaching final completion and a 405-megawatt Midwest solar project expected to reach substantial completion ahead of schedule. This ability to deliver excellent execution throughout multi-year projects is a testament to the teams' capabilities and contributes to margin opportunities.

Capital Allocation Strategy

Argan's disciplined capital allocation strategy focuses on four core areas: organic investment in people and capabilities (like the new fabrication facility), a quarterly dividend (increased 33% to $0.50 per share, $2 annually), share buybacks (total authorization increased to $200 million), and strategic M&A opportunities, as exemplified by the recent Valcore Communications acquisition.

Data Center Market Dynamics

Despite recent regulatory discussions and news around data center development, Argan has not observed a change in developer behavior. The urgency to build data centers and power plants persists, with developers focused on achieving milestones such as power purchase agreements, air permits, access to gas, water permits, turbines, and financing. Argan continues to work with several developers on early activities for anticipated new projects.

AI-generated summary of the company's earnings call. Not investment advice.