ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) _ Argan Inc. (AGX) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $12.4 million.

The Rockville, Maryland-based company said it had profit of 78 cents per share.

The builder of energy plants posted revenue of $124.5 million in the period.

Argan shares have dropped nearly 9% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $40.65, a decline of 19% in the last 12 months.

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