ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) _ Argan Inc. (AGX) on Tuesday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $12.9 million.

The Rockville, Maryland-based company said it had profit of 81 cents per share.

The builder of energy plants posted revenue of $133 million in the period.

Argan shares have climbed 6% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $47.18, a rise of 12% in the last 12 months.

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