Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.71
Argan, Inc. (AGX) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.2%
Payout Ratio
17.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
AGX Dividend Income Check
Safety
17.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.7% and trend is falling.
AGX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.2%
Trailing DPS$1.71
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout17.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout4.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR17.6%
5Y CAGR-12.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.7%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield0.3%
1Y Total Return259.2%
5Y Total Return1521.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$162,16310Y ago$180,43820Y ago$2,850,908
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
AGX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
AGX Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Argan, Inc. distributes 17.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 4.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AGX has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 17.6% and 5-year CAGR of -12.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AGX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.2% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 0.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.7% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 1521.6%, with dividends contributing 14.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $180,438 today.
AGX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$6.70
Avg/Payment$0.3350
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026Latest | $0.5000 | — | 27.48% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | $0.5000 | — | 28.77% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | $0.5000 | — | 46.01% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | $0.5000 | ↑ +33.3% | 58.85% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | $0.3750 | — | 69.38% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | $0.3750 | — | 1.06% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | $0.3750 | — | 77.18% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Oct 23, 2024 | $0.3750 | ↑ +25.0% | 1.06% | Oct 31, 2024 |
AGX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.2%
#3 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
17.6% payout
Streak
4Y
-12.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.3%
#4 of 5
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TTEKAGX Annual Dividend History (1992–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.50 | — | 3 | $9.73 | 15.4% | 6.49x | 3.4% |
| 2025 | $1.63 | 27.5% | 4 | $6.15 | 26.4% | 3.78x | 3.7% |
| 2024 | $1.27 | 21.4% | 4 | $2.39 | 53.3% | 1.87x | 2.9% |
| 2023 | $1.05 | 5.0% | 4 | $2.33 | 45.1% | 2.22x | 2.4% |
| 2022 | $1.00 | 33.3% | 4 | $2.40 | 41.7% | 2.40x | 2.3% |
| 2021 | $0.75 | -76.9% | 3 | $1.51 | 49.7% | 2.01x | 1.7% |
| 2020 | $3.25 | 225.0% | 5 | $-2.75 | — | — | 7.4% |
| 2019 | $1.00 | 33.3% | 4 | $3.32 | 30.1% | 3.32x | 2.3% |
| 2018 | $0.75 | -25.0% | 3 | $4.56 | 16.4% | 6.08x | 1.7% |
| 2017 | $1.00 | 42.9% | 1 | $4.50 | 22.2% | 4.50x | 2.3% |
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AGX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AGX stock.
How much dividend does AGX pay per share?
Argan, Inc. (AGX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.71 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.2%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is AGX's next ex-dividend date?
AGX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AGX typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is AGX's dividend safe?
AGX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +17.6% and FCF payout ratio of +4.9%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is AGX a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Argan, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -12.9%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does AGX pay dividends?
Argan, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.71 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AGX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AGX five years ago would be worth approximately $162,163 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AGX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AGX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.