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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-040901"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AGX"
cik: "0000100591"
company_name: "ARGAN INC"
filed_at: "2026-04-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T06:52:08.085696+00:00"
event_type: "dividend"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Argan increases share repurchase authorization to $200M and declares $0.50 quarterly dividend

## Summary
- Regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per common share declared, payable April 30, 2026 to holders of record April 22, 2026.
- Share repurchase program increased from $150 million to $200 million and extended through January 31, 2030.
- CEO David Watson cites strong cash generation, robust balance sheet, and confidence in long-term demand environment.
- Company reaffirms focus on revenue growth and profitability in fiscal 2027 and beyond.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-040901
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AGX
- cik: 0000100591
- company_name: ARGAN INC
- filed_at: 2026-04-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: dividend
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/100591/000110465926040901/0001104659-26-040901-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/100591/000110465926040901/agx-20260408x8k.htm

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