ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — Argan Inc. (AGX) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $5.5 million.

The Rockville, Maryland-based company said it had profit of 40 cents per share.

The builder of energy plants posted revenue of $163.8 million in the period.

Argan shares have risen 29% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $47.74, a climb of 26% in the last 12 months.

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