Argan has returned about 152.6% since the start of the calendar year, significantly outperforming the Construction sector's average return of 18.1%. The company is one of 88 stocks in the sector, which ranks 15th out of 16 in the Zacks Sector Rank. Argan currently holds a Zacks Rank of 1, or Strong Buy, with its full-year earnings consensus estimate rising 10.1% over the past quarter. Within the Building Products - Miscellaneous industry, which has gained about 7.1% year-to-date, Argan also leads. Another industry peer, Masco, has returned 26.9% so far this year and carries a Zacks Rank of 2, or Buy.
Argan IncArgan's stock has returned 152.6% YTD, outperforming sector, with rising earnings estimates and a Strong Buy Zacks Rank.
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