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AGX

Argan, Inc.

AGX

Industrials · Engineering & Construction · Stock · quarterly payer

$365.81

Undervalued · +37% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

0.72%

Annual Dividend

$2.00

Payout Ratio

16%

5-Yr Growth

10.2%

Ex-Date

Oct 22, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about AGX's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 15, 2026, Argan, Inc. (AGX) has a forward dividend yield of 0.72%, based on an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and a share price of $365.81.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, AGX's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (80 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Argan, Inc. (AGX) has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years as of Oct 15, 2026.
  • AGX has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • AGX's next ex-dividend date is Oct 22, 2026, with payment on Oct 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, AGX pays out 16% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • AGX's dividend has grown at an average rate of 10.2% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, AGX's 0.72% yield is 60% below its five-year average yield of 1.81%.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for AGX is $501.21 per share, 37% above the $365.81 share price, so AGX screens as undervalued.
  • Argan, Inc. (AGX) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "AGX Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 15, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/AGX

Summary

As of Oct 15, 2026, Argan, Inc. (AGX) yields 0.72% ($2.00 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (80/100) and has 3 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is AGX a good dividend stock?

Yes

Argan, Inc. (AGX) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.72% ($2.00/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (16%)
  • Strong 10.2% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 852% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.72%
Payout Ratio
16%
Annual Dividend
$2.00
5-Yr Avg Growth
10.2%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 22, 2026
Years of Growth
3
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.55
Market Cap
$5.1B
P/E Ratio
30.7
5-Yr Total Return
852%
52-Week Range
$257.62 – $805.75
Dividend Safety
A · 80/100
Ever Cut?
No
AGX ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 22, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →AGX dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AGX a good dividend stock?

Yes. Argan, Inc. (AGX) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.72% ($2.00/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is AGX undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, AGX's fair value is about $501.21 versus a $365.81 share price — so it looks undervalued (+37% vs. fair value).

Is AGX's dividend safe?

AGX has a dividend-safety grade of A (80/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 3-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is AGX's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for AGX is about $501.21 per share, roughly 37% above the current $365.81 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is AGX a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data AGX screens as "yes" and undervalued. Argan, Inc. (AGX) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.72% ($2.00/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will AGX cut its dividend?

AGX earns a dividend-safety grade of A (80/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does AGX pay a dividend?

Yes. Argan, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.00 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.72%.

What is AGX's dividend yield?

As of Oct 15, 2026, AGX's forward dividend yield is 0.72%, based on a $2.00 annual dividend and a $365.81 share price.

What is AGX's dividend per share?

As of Oct 15, 2026, AGX pays $2.00 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is AGX's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 15, 2026, AGX's payout ratio is 16% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has AGX grown its dividend?

As of Oct 15, 2026, AGX has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

When is the next AGX ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 15, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for AGX is Oct 22, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $2.00 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$50.00
Annual$200.00
Monthly avg$16.67

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