Argan Inc (AGX) Options Volume Hits 1,601 Contracts, 60.1% of Average Daily Volume
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 16 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Active Options Trading: Argan Inc's options volume today reached 1,601 contracts, equivalent to approximately 160,100 shares, indicating a trading activity level of 60.1% of its average daily volume over the past month, which may reflect market interest in its future performance.
- High Strike Call Options: The $370 strike call option has shown particularly high volume today, with 109 contracts traded, representing about 10,900 shares, suggesting that investors are optimistic about the stock's potential for future gains.
- Better Home & Finance Options Activity: In parallel, Better Home & Finance Holding Co saw options trading volume of 2,762 contracts, equivalent to approximately 276,200 shares, indicating a trading activity level of 59.1% of its average daily volume over the past month, reflecting market interest in the company.
- Bullish Options Trend: In BETR's trading, the $90 strike call option stands out with a volume of 1,202 contracts traded today, representing about 120,200 shares, demonstrating investor confidence in its future performance.
Analyst Views on AGX
Wall Street analysts forecast AGX stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AGX is 365.25 USD with a low forecast of 325.00 USD and a high forecast of 397.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
4 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 353.500
Low
325.00
Averages
365.25
High
397.00
Current: 353.500
Low
325.00
Averages
365.25
High
397.00
About AGX
Argan, Inc. is a holding company. The Company is a construction firm that conducts operations through its subsidiaries, Gemma Power Systems, LLC and affiliates (GPS), Atlantic Projects Company Limited and affiliates (APC), The Roberts Company, Inc. (TRC), and Southern Maryland Cable, Inc. (SMC). Through GPS and APC, its power industry services, it offers a suite of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, maintenance, project development and technical consulting services to the power generation market, including the renewable energy sector. Through TRC, the industrial construction services provide field services and project management that support new plant construction and additions, maintenance turnarounds, shutdowns and emergency mobilizations for industrial plants. Through SMC, its telecommunications infrastructure services provide project management, construction, installation and maintenance services to commercial, local government and federal government customers.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
