Argan Inc. (NYSE: AGX) saw its stock price plummet 5.39% during intraday trading on Thursday, as investors reacted to upcoming financial results.
The company is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter earnings after the closing bell. Analysts expect the Arlington, Virginia-based company to report quarterly earnings of $1.98 per share, which represents a decline from the $2.22 per share reported in the same period last year.
Market sentiment appears to have turned cautious ahead of the earnings release, with the stock experiencing significant selling pressure. The company had reported mixed results for its third quarter, and recent analyst activity, including a Hold rating initiated earlier in March, may have contributed to the negative pre-earnings momentum.