Renaissance Technologies's AGX Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 642,079 shares of Argan, Inc. (AGX) worth $173.39 M, representing 0.23% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in AGX, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2016, adding 181,700 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2019, reducing 223,701 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Argan (AGX) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Argan (AGX) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +321,901 | Add 0.00% | 321,900 | $15.60 |
| Q3 2013 | -28,600 | Reduce 8.88% | 293,300 | $21.97 |
| Q4 2013 | -31,900 | Reduce 10.88% | 261,400 | $27.56 |
| Q1 2014 | +30,500 | Add 11.67% | 291,900 | $29.73 |
| Q2 2014 | +93,700 | Add 32.10% | 385,600 | $37.29 |
| Q3 2014 | +179,500 | Add 46.55% | 565,100 | $33.38 |
| Q4 2014 | +33,200 | Add 5.88% | 598,300 | $33.64 |
| Q1 2015 | +60,300 | Add 10.08% | 658,600 | $36.17 |
| Q2 2015 | +62,400 | Add 9.47% | 721,000 | $40.33 |
| Q3 2015 | +64,800 | Add 8.99% | 785,800 | $34.68 |
| Q4 2015 | -11,700 | Reduce 1.49% | 774,100 | $32.40 |
| Q1 2016 | -24,100 | Reduce 3.11% | 750,000 | $35.16 |
| Q2 2016 | +2,600 | Add 0.35% | 752,600 | $41.72 |
| Q3 2016 | +181,700 | Add 24.14% | 934,300 | $59.19 |
| Q4 2016 | +141,500 | Add 15.15% | 1.08 M | $70.55 |
| Q1 2017 | +161,055 | Add 14.97% | 1.24 M | $66.15 |
| Q2 2017 | +106,545 | Add 8.61% | 1.34 M | $60.00 |
| Q3 2017 | -63,300 | Reduce 4.71% | 1.28 M | $67.25 |
| Q4 2017 | -136,600 | Reduce 10.67% | 1.14 M | $45.00 |
| Q1 2018 | -121,000 | Reduce 10.58% | 1.02 M | $42.95 |
| Q2 2018 | -1,300 | Reduce 0.13% | 1.02 M | $40.95 |
| Q3 2018 | -116,414 | Reduce 11.40% | 904,786 | $43.00 |
| Q4 2018 | -139,286 | Reduce 15.39% | 765,500 | $37.84 |
| Q1 2019 | +66,200 | Add 8.65% | 831,700 | $49.95 |
| Q2 2019 | -25,000 | Reduce 3.01% | 806,700 | $40.56 |
| Q3 2019 | -146,100 | Reduce 18.11% | 660,600 | $39.29 |
| Q4 2019 | -223,701 | Reduce 33.86% | 436,899 | $40.14 |
| Q1 2020 | -99,000 | Reduce 22.66% | 337,899 | $34.57 |
| Q2 2020 | +72,100 | Add 21.34% | 409,999 | $47.38 |
| Q3 2020 | +83,197 | Add 20.29% | 493,196 | $41.91 |
| Q4 2020 | +114,500 | Add 23.22% | 607,696 | $44.49 |
| Q1 2021 | -86,700 | Reduce 14.27% | 520,996 | $53.35 |
| Q2 2021 | -24,397 | Reduce 4.68% | 496,599 | $47.79 |
| Q3 2021 | -2,503 | Reduce 0.50% | 494,096 | $43.67 |
| Q4 2021 | -10,297 | Reduce 2.08% | 483,799 | $38.69 |
| Q1 2022 | -500 | Reduce 0.10% | 483,299 | $40.59 |
| Q2 2022 | +48,700 | Add 10.08% | 531,999 | $37.32 |
| Q3 2022 | -54,900 | Reduce 10.32% | 477,099 | $32.17 |
| Q4 2022 | -30,300 | Reduce 6.35% | 446,799 | $0.04 |
| Q1 2023 | +300 | Add 0.07% | 447,099 | $0.04 |
| Q2 2023 | +2,200 | Add 0.49% | 449,299 | $0.04 |
| Q3 2023 | +20,497 | Add 4.56% | 469,796 | $45.52 |
| Q4 2023 | +34,200 | Add 7.28% | 503,996 | $46.79 |
| Q1 2024 | -5,000 | Reduce 0.99% | 498,996 | $50.54 |
| Q2 2024 | +38,300 | Add 7.68% | 537,296 | $73.16 |
| Q3 2024 | +18,500 | Add 3.44% | 555,796 | $101.43 |
| Q4 2024 | +116,783 | Add 21.01% | 672,579 | $137.04 |
| Q1 2025 | -25,300 | Reduce 3.76% | 647,279 | $131.17 |
| Q2 2025 | -31,000 | Reduce 4.79% | 616,279 | $220.48 |
| Q3 2025 | +25,800 | Add 4.19% | 642,079 | $270.05 |
Renaissance Technologies's Argan Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Argan, Inc. (AGX) in Q2 2013, acquiring 321,900 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies has held Argan, Inc. (AGX) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Argan, Inc. (AGX) was in Q2 2013, adding 321,900 shares worth $5.02 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 642,079 shares of Argan, Inc. (AGX), valued at approximately $173.39 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Argan, Inc. (AGX) represents approximately 0.23% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Argan, Inc. (AGX) was 1,343,400 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2017.