By Stephen Nakrosis
Argan Inc. said its board has approved a 25% increase to the company's quarterly cash dividend, raising it to 37.5 cents per share from 30 cents.
The new dividend will be payable on Oct. 31 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Oct. 23.
On an annual basis, the new dividend represents a payout of $1.50, and a dividend yield of 1.7%, based on the company's closing share price of $88.39 on Wednesday.
The company last raised its dividend in September of last year, from 25 cents per share to 30 cents.
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(END) Dow Jones Newswires
September 18, 2024 17:15 ET (21:15 GMT)
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