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David H. Watson received $2.7M in total compensation as President and Chief Executive of ARGAN INC in FY2026. The largest component was $1.5M in stock awards. That’s up 18% from FY2025. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2026, David H. Watson, President and Chief Executive of ARGAN INC (AGX), received total compensation of $2.7 million.
David H. Watson's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $500K, bonus of $500K, stock awards valued at $1.5 million, option awards of $87K, and other compensation of $34K.
Compared to fiscal year 2025, David H. Watson's total compensation increased 18% from $2.3 million to $2.7 million.
ARGAN INC's top 3 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $11.4 million in fiscal year 2026.
The named executive officers disclosed in ARGAN INC's 2026 proxy statement are:David H. Watson (President and Chief Executive) with total compensation of $2.7 million, Charles E. Collins IV (Chief Executive Officer Gemma) with total compensation of $7.4 million, and Joshua S. Baugher (Senior Vice President Chief) with total compensation of $1.4 million.
David H. Watson, President and Chief Executive of ARGAN INC (AGX), received $2,668,098 in total compensation for FY2026, up 18.1% from the prior year. Stock awards of $1,547,260 were the largest component. Figures come from ARGAN INC's DEF 14A 0001104659-26-045998 filed 21 Apr 2026.
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David H. Watson
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Reported Pay
$2.7MSummary compensation table total · FY2026
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Reviewing FY2026 compensation of $2.7M against +44% shareholder return and the latest filing-backed pay disclosures.
Reported pay changed +18%; spread versus stock performance is pending computation.
Evidence is sourced from the latest executive compensation filing and return series for AGX.
ARGAN INC (AGX) — Key Facts
Last updated Aug 1, 2026 · DEF 14A filed Apr 21, 2026
| CEO | David H. Watson, President and Chief Executive |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2026 |
| Total compensation | $2.7M |
| Base salary | $500K |
| Stock awards | $1.5M |
| Other compensation | $34K |
| Year-over-year change | +18% |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2026-04-21 |
David H. Watson, the President and Chief Executive of ARGAN INC, received total compensation of $2,668,098 in fiscal year 2026. This includes base salary of $500,000 and stock awards valued at $1,547,260. Figures come from ARGAN INC's DEF 14A 0001104659-26-045998 filed 21 Apr 2026.
David H. Watson's base salary at ARGAN INC is $500,000 per year as of fiscal year 2026. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $2,668,098. Figures come from ARGAN INC's DEF 14A 0001104659-26-045998 filed 21 Apr 2026.
ARGAN INC's CEO, David H. Watson, earned $2,668,098 in total compensation for fiscal year 2026. The majority of this compensation comes from stock awards ($1,547,260) rather than base salary ($500,000). Figures come from ARGAN INC's DEF 14A 0001104659-26-045998 filed 21 Apr 2026.
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