10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

þ	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
	For the quarterly period ended July 31, 2012

OR

o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
	For the transition period from                      to

Commission File: 001-07982

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Dakota (State of incorporation) 46-0246171 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

205 East 6th Street, P.O. Box 5107, Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5107

(Address of principal executive offices)

(605) 336-2750

(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. þ Yes o No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). þ Yes o No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large Accelerated filer þ	Accelerated filer o	Non-accelerated filer o	Smaller reporting company o
		(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). o Yes þ No

As of August 27, 2012 there were 36,298,798 shares of common stock, $1 par value, of Raven Industries, Inc. outstanding. There were no other classes of stock outstanding.

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

INDEX

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)	3
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (unaudited)	4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)	5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)	6
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	13
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks	19
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	20
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings	21
Item 1A. Risk Factors	21
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	21
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities	21
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures	21
Item 5. Other Information	21
Item 6. Exhibits	21
Signatures	22

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(unaudited)

(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per-share data)	July 31, 2012			January 31, 2012			July 31, 2011
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	44,113		$	25,842		$	46,978
Accounts receivable, net	49,885			60,759			43,248
Inventories	50,389			54,756			50,249
Deferred income taxes	3,251			3,299			2,804
Other current assets	4,122			2,903			2,937
Total current assets	151,760			147,559			146,216
Property, plant and equipment, net	73,189			61,894			48,011
Goodwill	22,274			22,274			10,777
Amortizable intangible assets, net	8,971			9,412			1,816
Other assets, net	4,254			4,564			4,508
TOTAL ASSETS	$	260,448		$	245,703		$	211,328
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	10,835		$	16,162		$	16,825
Accrued liabilities	23,971			22,993			14,887
Customer advances	1,111			1,491			2,258
Total current liabilities	35,917			40,646			33,970
Other liabilities	19,204			24,467			13,229
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' Equity
Common stock, $1 par value, authorized shares 100,000; issued 65,196; 65,132; and 65,078, respectively	65,196			32,566			32,539
Paid in capital	3,934			9,607			8,088
Retained earnings	191,397			193,650			177,783
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,931		)	(1,962		)	(919		)
Treasury stock at cost, 28,897 shares	(53,362		)	(53,362		)	(53,362		)
Total Raven Industries, Inc. shareholders' equity	205,234			180,499			164,129
Noncontrolling interest	93			91			—
Total shareholders' equity	205,327			180,590			164,129
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	260,448		$	245,703		$	211,328

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOMEAND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per-share data)	July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011			July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011
Net sales	$	101,674		$	90,344		$	219,589		$	191,885
Cost of sales	71,610			62,214			148,390			130,819
Gross profit	30,064			28,130			71,199			61,066
Research and development expenses	3,564			2,374			6,964			4,617
Selling, general and administrative expenses	9,093			7,082			18,396			14,242
Operating income	17,407			18,674			45,839			42,207
Other (expense), net	(96		)	(76		)	(148		)	(89		)
Income before income taxes	17,311			18,598			45,691			42,118
Income taxes	5,743			6,137			15,100			13,941
Net income	11,568			12,461			30,591			28,177
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	22			—			2			—
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	$	11,546		$	12,461		$	30,589		$	28,177
Net income per common share:
─ Basic	$	0.32		$	0.34		$	0.84		$	0.78
─ Diluted	$	0.32		$	0.34		$	0.84		$	0.77
Cash dividends paid per common share	$	0.105		$	0.09		$	0.21		$	0.18
Comprehensive income:
Net income	$	11,568		$	12,461		$	30,591		$	28,177
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	(68		)	21			(45		)	160
Postretirement benefits, net of income tax expense of $20, $7, $41 and $22, respectively	38			12			76			41
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	(30		)	33			31			201
Comprehensive income	11,538			12,494			30,622			28,378
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	22			—			2			—
Comprehensive income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	$	11,516		$	12,494		$	30,620		$	28,378

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

	Six Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)	July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	30,591		$	28,177
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	6,036			4,159
Gain on acquisition-related contingent liability settlement	(508		)	—
Change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration	508			(93		)
Earnings of equity investee	57			27
Deferred income taxes	(590		)	1,352
Share-based compensation expense	1,570			984
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	10,798			(3,192		)
Inventories	4,368			(6,546		)
Prepaid expense and other assets	(990		)	(932		)
Operating liabilities	(7,407		)	2,427
Other operating activities, net	29			(100		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	44,462			26,263
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(16,870		)	(11,000		)
Sales of short-term investments	—			1,000
Other investing activities, net	22			(501		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(16,848		)	(10,501		)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid	(7,618		)	(6,509		)
Payments of acquisition-related contingent liability	(1,867		)	—
Other financing activities, net	163			62
Net cash used in financing activities	(9,322		)	(6,447		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(21		)	100
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	18,271			9,415
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	25,842			37,563
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	44,113		$	46,978

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except per-share amounts)

(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

Raven Industries, Inc. (the Company or Raven) is an industrial manufacturer providing a variety of products to customers within the industrial, agricultural, energy, construction and military/aerospace markets, primarily in North America. The Company is comprised of unique operating units, or divisions, classified into three reportable segments: Applied Technology, Engineered Films and Aerostar.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial information, which includes the accounts of Raven and its wholly-owned or controlled subsidiaries, net of intercompany balances and transactions which have been eliminated, has been prepared by the Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Accordingly, it does not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. This financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2012.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair statement of this financial information have been included. Financial results for the interim three- and six-month periods ended July 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending January 31, 2013. The January 31, 2012 consolidated balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. Preparing financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions. These affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Noncontrolling interests represent capital contributions, income and loss attributable to the owners of less than wholly-owned and consolidated entities. The Company owns a 75% interest in an entity consolidated under the Aerostar business segment. Given the Company's majority ownership interest, the accounts of the business venture have been consolidated with the accounts of the Company, and a noncontrolling interest has been recorded for the noncontrolling investor interests in the net assets and operations of the business venture. No capital contributions were made by the noncontrolling interest during the three and six-month periods ended July 31, 2012.

On May 23, 2012, the Board of Directors declared a two-for-one split of the Company's common stock to be effected in the form of a stock dividend. The record date for the stock dividend was July 10, 2012, with the shares distributed on July 25, 2012. Upon completion of the stock split, the Company's shares outstanding increased from approximately 32,598 shares to 65,196 shares. All share and per share amounts in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q reflect the stock split and have been retroactively adjusted for all periods presented.

For the six months ended July 31, 2012, the Company revised the amounts previously presented for cash used in investing activities and cash used in financing activities by $1,867 for acquisition-related contingent liability payments during the three months ended April 30, 2012.  This immaterial change increased cash used in financing activities and decreased cash used in investing activities by $1,867. The Company will revise the statement of cash flows for the three months ended April 30, 2012 for this item in future filings.

(2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

There have been no material changes to the Company's significant accounting policies as described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2012.

The Company did, however, evaluate and update its revenue recognition policy to reflect characteristics of contracts entered into by its subsidiary, Vista Research, Inc. (Vista) acquired in January 2012. Raven recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and has been earned.  Revenue is recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, the sales price is determinable, collectability is reasonably assured and shipment or delivery has occurred (depending on the terms of the sale).   The Company sells directly to customers or distributors who incur the expense and commitment for any post-sale obligations beyond stated warranty terms.  Estimated returns, sales allowances or warranty charges are recognized upon shipment of a product.  The Company has updated its policy to recognize revenue on certain long-term, service-related contracts under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, whereby contract revenues are recognized on a pro-rata basis based upon the ratio of costs incurred compared

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to total estimated contract costs.  Losses estimated to be incurred upon completion of contracts are charged to operations when they become known.   This addition to our policy will better match revenues with the expenses on these contracts.     

(3) NET INCOME PER SHARE

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average common shares and stock units outstanding. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding which includes the shares issuable upon exercise of employee stock options (net of shares assumed purchased with the option proceeds), stock units and restricted stock units outstanding. Performance share awards are included in the diluted calculation based upon what would be issued if the end of the most recent reporting period was the end of the term of the award.

Certain outstanding options and restricted stock units were excluded from the diluted net income per-share calculations because their effect would have been anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method. For the three and six-month periods ended July 31, 2012, 393 and 352 options and restricted stock units were excluded, respectively. For the three and six-month periods ended July 31, 2011, 272 and 272 options were excluded, respectively.

The computation of earnings per share is presented below:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 31, 2012		July 31, 2011		July 31, 2012		July 31, 2011
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	$	11,546	$	12,461	$	30,589	$	28,177
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding	36,286		36,166		36,265		36,158
Weighted average stock units outstanding	57		58		53		56
Denominator for basic calculation	36,343		36,224		36,318		36,214
Weighted average common shares outstanding	36,286		36,166		36,265		36,158
Weighted average stock units outstanding	57		58		53		56
Dilutive impact of stock options and restricted stock units	222		206		227		214
Denominator for diluted calculation	36,565		36,430		36,545		36,428
Net income per share - basic	$	0.32	$	0.34	$	0.84	$	0.78
Net income per share - diluted	$	0.32	$	0.34	$	0.84	$	0.77

(4) SELECTED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

Following are the components of selected items from the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

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	July 31, 2012			January 31, 2012			July 31, 2011
Accounts Receivable, net:
Trade accounts	$	50,055		$	60,929		$	43,510
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(170		)	(170		)	(262		)
	$	49,885		$	60,759		$	43,248
Inventories:
Finished goods	$	7,394		$	7,094		$	7,780
In process	4,979			6,105			7,687
Materials	38,016			41,557			34,782
	$	50,389		$	54,756		$	50,249
Property, plant and equipment, net:
Property, plant and equipment	$	145,433		$	128,948		$	111,518
Accumulated depreciation	(72,244		)	(67,054		)	(63,507		)
	$	73,189		$	61,894		$	48,011
Accrued liabilities:
Salaries and benefits	$	2,993		$	4,297		$	2,356
Vacation	4,155			4,387			3,484
401(k) contributions	611			966			271
Insurance obligations	3,003			2,789			3,085
Profit sharing	612			1,244			536
Warranties	1,949			1,699			1,642
Acquisition-related contingent consideration	7,028			3,266			271
Taxes - Accrued and withheld	1,999			2,596			2,244
Other	1,621			1,749			998
	$	23,971		$	22,993		$	14,887
Other liabilities:
Postretirement benefits	$	7,520		$	7,348		$	5,880
Acquisition-related contingent consideration	2,108			7,655			2,076
Deferred income taxes	3,919			4,518			517
Uncertain tax positions	5,657			4,946			4,756
	$	19,204		$	24,467		$	13,229

(5) ACQUISITIONS OF AND INVESTMENTS IN BUSINESSES AND TECHNOLOGIES

Pursuant to the Company's 2009 purchase of substantially all of the assets of Ranchview Inc. (Ranchview), a privately held Canadian corporation, Raven agreed to pay contingent consideration for future sales of Ranchview products up to a maximum of $4,000. During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company paid $1,841 in cash to the previous Ranchview owner for an early buyout of the outstanding acquisition-related contingent liability. This resulted in a gain of $508 during the first quarter of fiscal 2013 which is included in Applied Technology operating income.

(6) EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT BENEFITS

The Company provides postretirement medical and other benefits to senior executive officers and senior managers. There are no plan assets for the plans and any obligations are covered through operating cash and investments. The components of net periodic benefit cost for postretirement benefits are as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 31, 2012		July 31, 2011		July 31, 2012		July 31, 2011
Service cost	$	47	$	30	$	94	$	60
Interest cost	84		84		168		168
Amortization of actuarial losses	58		31		116		63
Net periodic benefit cost	$	189	$	145	$	378	$	291

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(7) WARRANTIES

Accruals necessary for product warranties are estimated based on historical warranty costs and average time elapsed between purchases and returns for each division. Additional accruals are made for any significant, discrete warranty issues. Changes in the warranty accrual were as follows:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011			July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011
Beginning balance	$	1,792		$	1,631		$	1,699		$	1,437
Accrual for warranties	778			781			1,598			1,588
Settlements made (in cash or in kind)	(621		)	(770		)	(1,348		)	(1,383		)
Ending balance	$	1,949		$	1,642		$	1,949		$	1,642

(8) FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS

Raven has an uncollateralized credit agreement providing a line of credit of $10,500 with a maturity date of November 30, 2012, bearing interest at the prime rate with a minimum rate of 4%. Letters of credit totaling $992 have been issued under the line of credit, primarily to support self-insured workers' compensation bonding requirements. No borrowings were outstanding as of July 31, 2012, January 31, 2012 or July 31, 2011, and $9,508 was available at July 31, 2012.

(9) DIVIDENDS

Dividends paid during the six months ended July 31, 2012 were $7,618 or 21 cents per share. Dividends paid during the six months ended July 31, 2011 were $6,509 or 18 cents per share.

The Company announced on August 28, 2012, that the Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of 10.50 cents per share, payable October 25, 2012 to shareholders of record on October 10, 2012.

(10) SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Under the Amended and Restated 2010 Stock Incentive Plan effective March 23, 2012, administered by the Personnel and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, two types of awards were granted during the six months ended July 31, 2012.

Stock Option Awards

The Company granted 151 non-qualified stock options during the three months ended April 30, 2012. Options are granted with exercise prices not less than market value of the Company's common stock at the date of grant. The stock options vest over a four-year period and expire after five years. Options contain retirement and change-in-control provisions that may accelerate the vesting period. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and employee termination within this valuation model.

The fair value of options granted during the three months ended April 30, 2012 was estimated using the following weighted average assumptions:

Risk-free interest rate	0.86		%
Expected dividend yield	1.33		%
Expected volatility factor	49.65		%
Expected option term (in years)	3.75
Weighted average grant date fair value	$	10.96

The Company did not grant any options during the three months ended July 31, 2012 or during the three and six months ended April 30, 2011 and July 31, 2011.

Restricted Stock Unit Awards

The Company granted 21 time-vested and 51 performance-based restricted stock units to employees during the three months ended April 30, 2012. Time-vested restricted stock units will vest, if at the end of the three-year period, the employee remains employed

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by the Company. The performance-based restricted stock units will vest if, at the end of the three-year performance period, the Company has achieved certain performance goals and the employee remains employed by the Company. The exact number of performance shares to be issued will vary from 0% to 150% of the target award, depending on the Company's actual performance over the three-year period in comparison to the target award goal based on return on sales (ROS), which is defined as net income divided by net sales. Dividends are cumulatively earned on both types of restricted stock units over the vesting period.

The fair value of a time-vested restricted stock unit is measured based upon the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. The grant date fair value of the time-vested restricted stock units was $31.66.

The fair value of the performance-based restricted stock units is based upon the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the grant date multiplied by the number of restricted stock units granted, which is determined by an estimated ROS target over the three-year performance period. The estimated ROS performance used to estimate the number of restricted stock units expected to vest is evaluated at least quarterly. The number of restricted stock units issued at the vesting date will be based on actual results. The fair value of the performance-based restricted stock units on the grant date was $31.66.

No time-vested or performance-based restricted stock units were granted during the three months ended July 31, 2012 or the three and six months ended April 30, 2011 and July 31, 2011.

(11) SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company's reportable segments are defined by their common technologies, production processes and inventories. The Company measures the performance of its segments based on their operating income excluding administrative and general expenses. Other expense and income taxes are not allocated to individual operating segments, and assets not identifiable to an individual segment are included as corporate assets. Segment information is reported consistent with the Company's management reporting structure.

The Company has three business segments: Applied Technology Division, Engineered Films Division and Aerostar Division. The Company realigned the assets and team members of its Electronic Systems Division and deployed them into the Company's Aerostar and Applied Technology Divisions effective June 1, 2012. The realigned divisions will better align the Company's corporate structure with its mission and long-term growth strategies. Electronic Systems net sales of electronic manufacturing assemblies were realigned to Aerostar and the remaining proprietary products, after adjustments to intersegment eliminations, to Applied Technology. The Company adjusted its segment information, retrospectively, for all periods presented to reflect this change in segment reporting. This unaudited, adjusted segment information was derived from audited financial statements as of and for the years ended January 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 as well as the unaudited financial statements for the six months ended July 31, 2011.

Business segment net sales and operating income results are as follows:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011			July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011
Net sales
Applied Technology Division	$	40,071		$	35,433		$	93,812		$	77,453
Engineered Films Division	36,785			32,459			77,879			62,550
Aerostar Division	26,845			23,245			52,480			53,953
Intersegment eliminations (a)	(2,027		)	(793		)	(4,582		)	(2,071		)
Consolidated net sales	$	101,674		$	90,344		$	219,589		$	191,885
Operating income (loss)
Applied Technology Division	$	12,909		$	13,236		$	34,959		$	29,403
Engineered Films Division	6,819			5,284			15,998			9,413
Aerostar Division	2,309			3,373			3,751			9,774
Intersegment eliminations (a)	17			8			(62		)	—
Total reportable segment income	22,054			21,901			54,646			48,590
Administrative and general expenses	(4,647		)	(3,227		)	(8,807		)	(6,383		)
Consolidated operating income	$	17,407		$	18,674		$	45,839		$	42,207

(a) Intersegment sales were primarily from Aerostar to Applied Technology.

As a result of the change in the Company's organizational structure, the financial results of the Electronic Systems Division have

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been included in the Aerostar and Applied Technology segment disclosures. The following tables show revised segment sales, operating income, assets, capital expenditures and depreciation and amortization for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010:

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	For the years ended January 31
	2012						2011						2010
	Previously Reported			Revised			Previously Reported			Revised			Previously Reported			Revised
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Sales	$	132,632		$	145,261		$	100,090		$	107,910		$	86,217		$	94,005
Operating income	45,358			49,750			31,135			33,197			25,722			27,538
Assets	69,977			73,872			52,669			55,740			51,029			54,007
Capital expenditures	11,408			11,971			1,769			1,947			941			1,092
Depreciation and amortization	2,351			2,571			2,238			2,483			1,677			1,863
ENGINEERED FILMS DIVISION
Sales	$	133,481		$	133,481		$	105,838		$	105,838		$	63,783		$	63,783
Operating income (b)	21,501			21,501			19,622			19,622			10,232			10,232
Assets	65,100			65,100			46,519			46,519			35,999			35,999
Capital expenditures	10,937			10,937			8,450			8,450			1,460			1,460
Depreciation and amortization	4,313			4,313			3,452			3,452			3,707			3,707
AEROSTAR DIVISION
Sales	$	52,351		$	107,811		$	48,787		$	104,384		$	27,244		$	81,617
Operating income	11,468			18,308			9,407			17,209			5,634			12,849
Assets	51,822			72,089			18,140			38,366			10,462			28,665
Capital expenditures	3,875			4,105			2,190			2,621			332			471
Depreciation and amortization	1,079			1,684			757			1,335			398			1,151
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS DIVISION
Sales	$	71,744		$	—		$	65,852		$	—		$	63,525		$	—
Operating income	11,264			—			9,917			—			8,979			—
Assets	24,281			—			23,385			—			21,216			—
Capital expenditures	793			—			609			—			290			—
Depreciation and amortization	825			—			823			—			939			—
INTERSEGMENT ELIMINATIONS
Sales
Engineered Films Division	$	(193	)	$	(193	)	$	(307	)	$	(307	)	$	(210	)	$	(210	)
Aerostar Division	(1		)	(4,389		)	(32		)	(2,891		)	(1		)	(1,382		)
Electronic Systems Division	(8,503		)	—			(5,520		)	—			(2,776		)	—
Applied Technology Division	—			(460		)	—			(226		)	—			(31		)
Operating income	(220		)	(188		)	(94		)	(41		)	60			8
Assets	(405		)	(286		)	(186		)	(98		)	(92		)	(57		)
REPORTABLE SEGMENTS TOTAL
Sales	$	381,511		$	381,511		$	314,708		$	314,708		$	237,782		$	237,782
Operating income (b)	89,371			89,371			69,987			69,987			50,627			50,627
Assets	210,775			210,775			140,527			140,527			118,614			118,614
Capital expenditures	27,013			27,013			13,018			13,018			3,023			3,023
Depreciation and amortization	8,568			8,568			7,270			7,270			6,721			6,721
CORPORATE & OTHER (a)
Operating (loss) from administrative expenses	$	(13,730	)	$	(13,730	)	$	(9,784	)	$	(9,784	)	$	(7,407	)	$	(7,407	)
Assets	34,928			34,928			47,233			47,233			51,695			51,695
Capital expenditures	2,002			2,002			954			954			279			279
Depreciation and amortization	700			700			361			361			387			387
TOTAL COMPANY
Sales	$	381,511		$	381,511		$	314,708		$	314,708		$	237,782		$	237,782
Operating income (b)	75,641			75,641			60,203			60,203			43,220			43,220
Assets	245,703			245,703			187,760			187,760			170,309			170,309
Capital expenditures	29,015			29,015			13,972			13,972			3,302			3,302
Depreciation and amortization	9,268			9,268			7,631			7,631			7,108			7,108

(a) Assets are principally cash, investments, deferred taxes, and other receivables.

(b) The year ended January 31, 2011 includes a $451 pre-tax gain on disposition of assets.

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(12) NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Accounting Standards Adopted

During the six months ended July there were no accounting pronouncements adopted or accounting pronouncements effective that are of significance, or potential significance, to the Company.

Pending Accounting Standards

In July 2012 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2012-02, "Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment" (ASU No. 2012-2). ASU No. 2012-2 is intended to reduce the cost and complexity of testing indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill for impairment. It allows Raven to perform a "qualitative" assessment to determine whether further impairment testing of indefinite-lived intangible assets is necessary, similar in approach to the goodwill impairment test. The revised guidance is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following commentary on the operating results, liquidity, capital resources and financial condition for Raven Industries, Inc. (the Company or Raven) should be read in conjunction with the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of Part 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the Company's Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended January 31, 2012. There have been no material changes to the Company's critical accounting policies discussed therein, however, the Company did evaluate and update its revenue recognition policy to include revenue recognition using the percentage-of completion method of accounting for certain long-term, service-related contracts entered into by one of the Company's subsidiaries.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Raven is a diversified technology company providing a variety of products to customers within the industrial, agricultural, energy, construction and military/aerospace markets. The Company is comprised of unique operating units, classified into three reportable segments: Applied Technology Division, Engineered Films Division and Aerostar Division. While each segment has distinct characteristics, the products and technologies are largely extensions of durable competitive advantages rooted in the original research balloon business.

Effective June 1, 2012, the Company realigned the assets and team members of its Electronic Systems Division and deployed them into the Company's Aerostar and Applied Technology Divisions. The realigned divisions will better align the Company's corporate structure with its mission and long-term growth strategies. Electronic Systems net sales of electronic manufacturing assemblies were realigned to Aerostar and the remaining proprietary products, after adjustments to intersegment eliminations, to Applied Technology. The Company retrospectively adjusted its segment information for all periods presented to reflect this change in segment reporting. This unaudited, adjusted segment information was derived from audited financial statements as of and for the years ended January 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 as well as the unaudited financial statements for the six months ended July 31, 2011.

Management uses a number of metrics to assess the Company's performance:

• Consolidated net sales, gross margins, operating income, operating margins, net income and earnings per share

• Cash flow from operations and shareholder returns

• Return on sales, assets and equity

• Segment net sales, gross profit, gross margins, operating income and operating margins

Vision and Strategy

Raven envisions serving the world with technology that helps grow more food, produce more energy, protect the environment and help people live safely. These are great challenges of today and of our near future which the Company will help to solve.

The Company's primary strategy to achieve this vision is the maintenance of a diversified portfolio of businesses that share a common purpose but serve different markets providing balance, opportunity and risk mitigation. Diversification has enabled the Company to consistently generate cash, achieve profitability and maintain financial strength by limiting the impact of market disruptions and facilitating growth in both strong and weak economic cycles. Additionally, the Company continues to achieve increased geographic, product and market diversification.

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The Company's overall approach to creating value, which is employed across the three unique business segments, is summarized as follows:

• Expand in market segments that have strong prospects for growth and above-average profit margins.

• Compete on quality, service, innovation and peak performance.

• Reinvest cash generated from operations to fuel growth. Capital is allocated aggressively when the prospects are high for above-average risk-adjusted returns on capital. If the Company accumulates cash in excess of investment opportunities for above-average risk-adjusted returns, it will be returned to shareholders.

• Make corporate responsibility a top priority.

• Continue to increase the quarterly dividend on an annual basis.

Results of Operations

Consolidated financial highlights for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 include the following:

	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
(dollars in thousands, except per-share data)	July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011			% Change		July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011			% Change
Net sales	$	101,674		$	90,344		13	%	$	219,589		$	191,855		14	%
Gross profit	30,064			28,130			7	%	71,199			61,066			17	%
Gross margins(a)	29.6		%	31.1		%			32.4		%	31.8		%
Operating income	$	17,407		$	18,674		(7	)%	$	45,839		$	42,207		9	%
Operating margins	17.1		%	20.7		%			20.9		%	22.0		%
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	$	11,546		$	12,461		(7	)%	$	30,589		$	28,177		9	%
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.32		$	0.34				$	0.84		$	0.77
Operating cash flow									$	44,462		$	26,263
Cash dividends									$	7,618		$	6,509

^(a)  The Company's gross and operating margins may not be comparable to industry peers due to the diversity of its operations and variability in the classification of expenses across industries in which the Company operates.

Net sales continued to build off the 2013 fiscal first quarter results, with net sales for the three months ended July 31, 2012 up 13% to $101.7 million, from $90.3 million in the prior-year comparative period. Double-digit revenue growth was reported in all divisions led by strength in Engineered Films and Applied Technology along with addition of Vista Research Inc. (Vista) revenues in Aerostar. Second quarter net income attributable to Raven declined 7% to $11.5 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, versus fiscal 2012 second-quarter net income of $12.5 million, or $0.34 per diluted share. Change in product mix and additional operating expenses due to investment in corporate services, sales and marketing and research and development were the main drivers for the decrease. 

For the six-month period, net sales increased 14% to $219.6 million, from $191.9 million one year earlier. First half net income of $30.6 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, was up 9% from $28.2 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, in fiscal 2012. Engineered Films and Applied Technology Divisions reported double-digit net sales and operating gains. Aerostar Division operating margins were negatively impacted by lack of tethered aerostat sales.

Applied Technology

Net sales of $40.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 were up $4.6 million (13%) year-over-year and operating income decreased $0.3 million, or 2%, to $12.9 million. For the six-month periods, net sales of $93.8 million grew $16.4 million (21%) and operating income of $35.0 million increased $5.6 million, or 19%. The favorable year-over year revenue comparisons reflect strong sales growth across majority of the division's product offerings, including field computers, application controls, and in particular, guided steering systems that enhance farm yields and reduce operating cost. International sales continue to be strong during the three and six months ended July 31, 2012. Operating income was down during second quarter fiscal 2013 compared to prior year second quarter due to higher sales of lower-margin products and higher investment in research, marketing and product development.

Engineered Films

For the second quarter, net sales of $36.8 million grew $4.3 million (13%) as compared with the second quarter of last year. Second

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quarter operating income of $6.8 million increased 29% year-over-year. Fiscal 2013 first half net sales increased $15.3 million (25%) to $77.9 million and operating income of $16.0 million was up significantly, increasing 70% from the prior year period. For both periods, continued growth in the energy and agriculture markets and deliveries of geomembrane films for environmental protection drove net sales upward. Higher year-over-year profitability for both the quarter and six month periods related to margin expansion due to improved operating efficiencies and more aggressive pricing strategies.

Aerostar

Fiscal 2012 second quarter net sales were $26.8 million versus $23.2 million in the previous year's second quarter, a $3.6 million increase (15%). Operating income decreased by $1.1 million, or 32%, to $2.3 million from the previous year second quarter results. Fiscal 2013 year-to-date net sales of $52.5 million were down $1.5 million (3%) from $54.0 million and operating income of $3.8 million was lower by $6.0 million, or 62%, from fiscal 2012 year-to-date comparative results. Higher T-11 Army parachutes and protective wear and Vista sales offset the difficult spending environment impacting aerostat orders for the six-month period. This change in product mix was the main driver of the operating income fluctuation for both periods.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - SEGMENT ANALYSIS

Applied Technology

Applied Technology designs, manufactures, sells and services innovative precision agriculture products and information management tools that help growers reduce costs and improve farm yields around the world.

	Three Months Ended											Six Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)	July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011			$ Change			% Change		July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011			$ Change		% Change
Net sales	$	40,071		$	35,433		$	4,638		13	%	$	93,812		$	77,453		$	16,359	21	%
Gross profit	17,926			17,213			713			4	%	45,249			37,321			7,928		21	%
Gross margins	44.7		%	48.6		%						48.2		%	48.2		%
Operating income	12,909			13,236			(327		)	(2	)%	34,959			29,403			5,556		19	%
Operating margins	32.2		%	37.4		%						37.3		%	38.0		%

The following factors were the primary drivers of the three and six-month year-over-year changes in net sales and operating income:

• Market conditions. Global market fundamentals were healthy as population and income growth in emerging economies have increased demand for food. Domestically, the market conditions are still strong, tempered by the ongoing drought conditions. These factors have resulted in higher crop prices and wider acceptance of precision agriculture as a sound investment for maximizing yields and controlling input costs.

• Sales volume. The favorable net sales comparisons for the second quarter and year-to-date results reflect strong sales growth across the majority of the division's product offerings, including application controls, field computers, guidance and steering products and boom controls. The Company continues to cultivate and deepen relationships with key original equipment manufacturing (OEM) partners, which expands market share and extends Raven's technology to a broader range of customers.

• International sales. For the three-month period, international sales totaled $11.9 million, increasing 23% from a year ago and represents 30% of segment revenue compared to 27% in the prior year three-month period. International sales of $25.8 million in the first six months of fiscal 2013 rose $5.0 million year-over-year and accounted for 27% of segment revenue for both six month periods. Products delivered to Canada, South America, Eastern Europe and South Africa generated the majority of the international sales growth.

• Gross margins. Gross margins of 44.7% declined for the three months ended July 31, 2012 from 48.6% for the three months ended July 31, 2011 due to higher sales volume of lower-margin products. Year-over-year comparative gross margins for the six-month periods remained consistent at 48.2%. Higher sales volume drove the increase in gross profit. Gross margins were also positively impacted for the six-month periods of fiscal 2013 due to the early buyout of the Ranchview acquisition related contingent liability (See Note 5 in Item 1, Part 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q).

• Operating expenses. Second quarter operating expenses as a percentage of net sales was 12.5%, up from 11.2% in the prior year's second quarter. Year-to-date operating expenses as a percentage of net sales was 11.0% compared to 10.2% for fiscal 2012. The increase in both periods was due to the division's investment in research and development (R&D) expenses. For the second quarter fiscal 2013, R&D cost as a percentage of net sales was 6.1% compared to 4.9% in the prior three-month period. R&D cost as compared to net sales in the first six months of fiscal 2013 was 5.0% compared to 4.2% in the first six months of the prior year.

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Engineered Films

Engineered Films produces rugged reinforced plastic sheeting for industrial, energy, construction, geomembrane and agricultural applications.

	Three Months Ended										Six Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)	July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011			$ Change		% Change		July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011			$ Change		% Change
Net sales	$	36,785		$	32,459		$	4,326	13	%	$	77,879		$	62,550		$	15,329	25	%
Gross profit	8,242			6,211			2,031		33	%	18,771			11,451			7,320		64	%
Gross margins	22.4		%	19.1		%					24.1		%	18.3		%
Operating income	6,819			5,284			1,535		29	%	15,998			9,413			6,585		70	%
Operating margins	18.5		%	16.3		%					20.5		%	15.0		%

The following factors were the primary drivers of the quarter and first half year-over-year growth:

• Market conditions. Economic growth in emerging markets continued to support higher oil prices, and in turn, increased related drilling activity and demand for pit liners in the energy market. The geomembrane market reported higher sales for the quarter and six-month periods as environmental and water conservation projects have increased demand for the division's containment liners.

• Sales volume and selling prices. Sales growth for the second quarter and first half of fiscal 2013 was predominately driven by increased demand. Sales volume, as measured by pounds shipped, was up 11% for second quarter and 15% for the fiscal 2013 six-month period due to stronger demand combined with additional extrusion capacity, which went into production in the fourth quarter of last fiscal year. Selling prices for the three and six months ended July 31, 2012 were up approximately 2-3% and 8-9%, respectively, compared to the prior-year periods.

• Gross margin increase. For the three and six-month periods, margins improved 3.3 and 5.8 percentage points, respectively, from the prior comparative periods due to improved operating efficiencies, positive operating leverage and a more favorable price versus material spread. Material cost as a percentage of sales was 61% for the six months ended July 2012 compared with 66% for the same prior year period.

• Operating expenses. Second quarter operating expenses as a percentage of net sales was 3.9% compared to 2.9% in the prior three month period. R&D expense increased $0.3 million and higher marketing and business development cost outpaced the 13% increase in net sales. Year-to-date operating expenses of $2.8 million were up $0.8 million, or 36%, over the prior year due to higher spending. As with the quarter, year-to-date operating expenses as a percentage of net sales was up to 3.6% compared to 3.3% in the prior six months.

Aerostar

Aerostar designs and sells tethered aerostats and radar systems for situational awareness. This division produces military parachutes, uniforms and protective wear, and other sewn and sealed products as well as being a total-solutions provider of electronics manufacturing services, primarily to North American customers.

	Three Months Ended											Six Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)	July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011			$ Change			% Change		July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011			$ Change			% Change
Net sales	$	26,845		$	23,245		$	3,600		15	%	$	52,480		$	53,953		$	(1,473	)	(3	)%
Gross profit	3,879			4,698			(819		)	(17	)%	7,241			12,294			(5,053		)	(41	)%
Gross margins	14.4		%	20.2		%						13.8		%	22.8		%
Operating income	2,309			3,373			(1,064		)	(32	)%	3,751			9,774			(6,023		)	(62	)%
Operating margins	8.6		%	14.5		%						7.1		%	18.1		%

The following factors were the primary drivers of the year-over-year changes in net sales and operating income for the three and six-month periods:

• Sales volumes. Net sales for the second quarter of $26.8 million, increased $3.6 million, or 15%, compared to $23.2 million in the prior year second quarter. Higher parachute and protective wear sales, additional research balloon sales, additional electronic manufacturing services sales and Vista net sales of $3.3 million were partially offset by a decrease

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of tethered aerostat deliveries ($3.3 million). For the six-month periods, net sales of $52.5 million were down from $54.0 million, or 3%, due to the decrease of aerostat deliveries ($10.5 million) partially offset by higher parachute and protective wear shipments and Vista net sales of $5.9 million. Aerostat sales can vary significantly from quarter-to-quarter as reflected in the three and six-months year-over-year comparisons.

• Gross margin decline. The change in product mix negatively impacted gross margins in both periods. Gross margins declined 5.8 and 11.0 percentage points for the three and six-month periods. Last year's margins were favorably impacted by higher-margin aerostat sales. Aerostat sales accounted for roughly 16% and 20% of net sales in the prior year periods compared to approximately 1% in the comparable fiscal 2013 quarterly and year-to-date periods.

• Operating expenses. Second quarter operating expenses of $1.6 million, or 5.8% of net sales, increased slightly from 5.7% of net sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2012. First half operating expenses of $3.5 million, or 6.7% of net sales, were up from 4.7% one year earlier. Current year operating expenses primarily reflect increased investment in research and development to support next generation aerostat and Vista radar technology.

Corporate Expenses (administrative expenses; other (expense), net; and income taxes)

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)	July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011			July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011
Administrative expenses	$	4,647		$	3,227		$	8,807		$	6,383
Administrative expenses as a % of sales	4.6		%	3.6		%	4.0		%	3.3		%
Other (expense), net	$	(96	)	$	(76	)	$	(148	)	$	(89	)
Effective tax rate	33.2		%	33.0		%	33.0		%	33.1		%

Administrative expenses increased during the three and six months from the prior year by 44.0% and 38.0%, respectively, due to continued investments in additional finance, human resources and information technology personnel to support current and future growth strategies through a strengthened corporate infrastructure.

Other (expense), net consists mainly of activity related to the company's equity investment, interest income and foreign currency transaction gain or losses.

OUTLOOK

Management anticipates continued positive trends in Engineered Films and Applied Technology while order variability will likely persist in Aerostar going forward. To mitigate that variability, the Company is looking to new customer initiatives that will expand the use of persistent surveillance technologies to border and other non-military applications. Given the Company's year-to-date performance and challenging near-term outlook, reaching the Company's long-term earnings growth rate target of 10-15% will be difficult in the current year, but not impossible. Management continues to believe that it can reach this target longer-term.

Applied Technology

Applied Technology expects to continue to build on its investments in international growth and integration of hardware and software solutions to improve agricultural efficiency. Raven's advanced guided steering systems enhance farm yields and reduce operating costs. Worldwide agriculture conditions are expected to remain healthy for this segment, with rising global demand for food, heightened environmental concerns and broadening recognition of Raven's suite of productivity tools as a cost-effective investment. The domestic agriculture market remains strong, tempered by the ongoing drought conditions. Although the drought has softened the market, the value proposition for the division's products can be more apparent in difficult conditions. These factors indicate that sales growth approaching 20% is still achievable for the full year. Profitability growth could be tempered by investments in new initiatives, both from a product development and geographic expansion perspective.

Engineered Films

Management continues to look for sales growth for fiscal 2013 to be in the mid-teens, driven by increased capacity and capabilities but with a smaller boost from selling prices as the year progresses. Overall demand has seen solid, sustainable growth in the agricultural market and geomembrane films which are expected to be a rising part of this division's market mix due to the critical need to protect water and other environmental resources. Plant utilization rates continue to rise as new extrusion equipment put into service is ramping up as planned. Through improved operating efficiencies and a more aggressive pricing strategy, the division is achieving enhanced margins and profitability.

Aerostar

Even with the new Vista US government contract for $6 million, sales growth in fiscal 2013 does not appear likely. Although Aerostar has breakout potential, it is also subject to significant variability due to federal spending. New opportunities in tethered

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aerostats to provide cost-effective persistent surveillance for the military and border security are critical to Aerostar's success. Despite strong showings by Aerostar's protective wear, military parachute and high-altitude research balloon operations, Aerostar will likely continue to show lower profits without additional aerostat or smart-sensing radar system orders. Management is pursuing opportunities to add new markets to add stability and mitigate volatility for its aerostat business as well as continuing to manage the short-term responsibly, carefully monitoring discretionary spending, staffing levels and R&D. At the same time, management continues to invest in the integration of Electronic Systems and Vista into Aerostar operations.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company's balance sheet continues to reflect significant liquidity and a strong capital base. Management focuses on the current cash balance and operating cash flows in considering liquidity, as operating cash flows have historically been Raven's primary source of liquidity. Management expects that current cash, combined with the generation of positive operating cash flows, will be sufficient to fund the Company's normal operating, investing and financing activities. Sufficient borrowing capacity also exists if necessary for a large acquisition or major business expansion.

Raven's cash needs are seasonal, with working capital demands strongest in the first quarter. As a result, the discussion of trends in operating cash flows focuses on the primary drivers of year-over-year variability in working capital.

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $44.1 million at July 31, 2012, an $18.3 million increase compared to $25.8 million at January 31, 2012. The comparable balance one year earlier was $47.0 million. Increases in capital expenditures and a $12.0 million payment to acquire Vista in the fourth quarter last year were offset by cash flows from operations.

Raven has an uncollateralized credit agreement that provides a $10.5 million line of credit, with no outstanding balance at July 31, 2012. The line of credit is reduced by outstanding letters of credit totaling $1.0 million as of July 31, 2012. The credit line, which matures on November 30, 2012, is expected to be renewed during fiscal 2013.

Operating Activities

Operating cash flows result primarily from cash received from customers, which is offset by cash payments for inventories, services, employee compensation and income taxes. Management evaluates working capital levels through the computation of average days sales outstanding and inventory turnover. Average days sales outstanding is a measure of the Company's efficiency in enforcing its credit policy. The inventory turnover ratio is a metric used to evaluate the effectiveness of inventory management, with further consideration given to balancing the disadvantages of excess inventory with the risk of delayed customer deliveries.

Cash provided by operating activities was $44.5 million in the first half of fiscal 2013 compared with $26.3 million in the first half of fiscal 2012. The increase in operating cash flows is the result of higher Company earnings, collection of accounts receivable balances and lower inventory growth.

Inventory and accounts receivable generated $15.2 million of cash in the first half of fiscal 2013 versus consuming $9.7 million one year ago. The Company's inventory turnover rate declined from the prior year due to higher raw material inventory levels to support increased sales (trailing 12-month inventory turn of 5.3X in fiscal 2013 versus 5.7X in fiscal 2012). Cash collections continue to be efficient, with the trailing 12 month days sales outstanding of 48 days at July 31, 2012 and July 31, 2011.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities totaled $16.8 million in the first half of fiscal 2013 versus $10.5 million in the first half of fiscal 2012, reflecting a $5.9 million increase in capital expenditures. Year-to-date capital spending consisted primarily of expenditures in Engineered Films manufacturing, Applied Technology research and training centers and renovations to the Company's headquarters.

Management anticipates fiscal 2013 capital spending in the $35 million range. In addition, management will evaluate strategic acquisitions that result in expanded capabilities and solidify competitive advantages. As part of the Company's investment in corporate infrastructure, Raven is investing approximately $15-$20 million over a 3-5 year period to renovate its downtown Sioux Falls corporate headquarters.

Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities was $9.3 million for the six months ended July 31, 2012 versus $6.4 million in the prior year's first half. Dividends of $7.6 million, or 10.5 cents per share, were paid during the current year compared to $6.5 million, or 9 cents per share, in the prior year. During the six months ended in fiscal 2013, the Company made a $1.9 million payment to

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settle an acquisition-related contingent liability.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

There have been no material changes since the fiscal year ended January 31, 2012.

ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Accounting Standards Adopted

During the six months ended July there were no accounting pronouncements adopted or accounting pronouncements effective that are of significance, or potential significance, to the Company.

Pending Accounting Standards

In July 2012 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2012-02, "Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment" (ASU No. 2012-2). ASU No. 2012-2 is intended to reduce the cost and complexity of testing indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill for impairment. It allows Raven to perform a "qualitative" assessment to determine whether further impairment testing of indefinite-lived intangible assets is necessary, similar in approach to the goodwill impairment test. The revised guidance is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. Without limiting the foregoing, the words “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The Company intends that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there is no assurance that these assumptions are correct or that these expectations will be achieved. Assumptions involve important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect results in the future. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those relating to weather conditions and commodity prices, which could affect sales and profitability in some of the Company’s primary markets, such as agriculture, construction, and oil and gas well drilling; or changes in competition, raw material availability, technology or relationships with the Company’s largest customers—any of which could adversely affect any of the Company’s product lines—as well as other risks described in the Company’s 10-K under Item 1A. This list is not exhaustive, and the Company does not have an obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date these statements are made.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The exposure to market risks pertains mainly to changes in interest rates on cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. The Company has no debt outstanding as of July 31, 2012. The Company does not expect operating results or cash flows to be significantly affected by changes in interest rates. Additionally, the Company does not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. However, the Company does utilize derivative financial instruments to manage the economic impact of fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates on those transactions that are denominated in currency other than its functional currency, which is the U.S. dollar. The use of these financial instruments had no material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

The Company's subsidiaries that operate outside the United States use their local currency as the functional currency. The functional currency is translated into U.S. dollars for balance sheet accounts using the period-end exchange rates, and average exchange rates for the statement of income. Adjustments resulting from financial statement translations are included as cumulative translation adjustments in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within shareholders' equity. Foreign currency transaction gains or losses are recognized in the period incurred and are included in "Other (expense), net" in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. Foreign currency fluctuations had no material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits to the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), including this report, is recorded, processed and summarized and reported on a timely basis to ensure that information required to be disclosed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management on a timely basis to allow decisions regarding required disclosures.

As of July 31, 2012, the end of the period covered by this report, management, including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) evaluated the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of such date. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of July 31, 2012.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended July 31, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings:

The Company is involved as a defendant in lawsuits, claims or disputes arising in the normal course of business. The settlement of such claims cannot be determined at this time. Management believes that any liability resulting from these claims will be substantially mitigated by insurance coverage. Accordingly, management does not believe the ultimate outcome of these matters will be significant to its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors: Information on the Company's risk factors is set forth in Item 1A "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2012.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds: None

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities: None

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures: None

Item 5. Other Information: None

Item 6. Exhibits:

Exhibit Number	Description
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extenstion Label Linkbase
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

/s/ Thomas Iacarella

Thomas Iacarella 

Vice President and CFO, Secretary and Treasurer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) 

Date: August 31, 2012

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO

RULE 13A-14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Daniel A. Rykhus, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Raven Industries, Inc. (the “Registrant”);

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; and

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:

a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The Registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant's auditors and the audit committee of Registrant's board of directors (or others performing the equivalent function):

a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report information; and

b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant's internal controls over financial reporting.

Dated: August 31, 2012	/s/ Daniel A. Rykhus
	Daniel A. Rykhus
	President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO

RULE 13A-14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Thomas Iacarella, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Raven Industries, Inc. (the “Registrant”);

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; and

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:

a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The Registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant's auditors and the audit committee of Registrant's board of directors (or others performing the equivalent function):

a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report information; and

b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant's internal controls over financial reporting.

Dated: August 31, 2012	/s/ Thomas Iacarella
	Thomas Iacarella
	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE

SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

The undersigned, Daniel A. Rykhus, President and Chief Executive Officer of Raven Industries, Inc., has executed this Certification in connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Raven Industries, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2012 (the “Report”).

The undersigned hereby certifies, to his knowledge, that:

• the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

• the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Raven Industries, Inc.

Dated: August 31, 2012	/s/ Daniel A. Rykhus
	Daniel A. Rykhus
	President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE

SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

The undersigned, Thomas Iacarella, the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Raven Industries, Inc., has executed this Certification in connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Raven Industries, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2012 (the “Report”).

The undersigned hereby certifies, to his knowledge, that:

• the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

• the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Raven Industries, Inc.

Dated: August 31, 2012	/s/ Thomas Iacarella
	Thomas Iacarella
	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Warranties (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 1,792	$ 1,631	$ 1,699	$ 1,437
Accrual for warranties	778	781	1,598	1,588
Settlements made (in cash or in kind)	(621)	(770)	(1,348)	(1,383)
Ending balance	$ 1,949	$ 1,642	$ 1,949	$ 1,642

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Segment Reporting (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Business segment net sales and operating income results

Business segment net sales and operating income results are as follows:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011			July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011
Net sales
Applied Technology Division	$	40,071		$	35,433		$	93,812		$	77,453
Engineered Films Division	36,785			32,459			77,879			62,550
Aerostar Division	26,845			23,245			52,480			53,953
Intersegment eliminations (a)	(2,027		)	(793		)	(4,582		)	(2,071		)
Consolidated net sales	$	101,674		$	90,344		$	219,589		$	191,885
Operating income (loss)
Applied Technology Division	$	12,909		$	13,236		$	34,959		$	29,403
Engineered Films Division	6,819			5,284			15,998			9,413
Aerostar Division	2,309			3,373			3,751			9,774
Intersegment eliminations (a)	17			8			(62		)	—
Total reportable segment income	22,054			21,901			54,646			48,590
Administrative and general expenses	(4,647		)	(3,227		)	(8,807		)	(6,383		)
Consolidated operating income	$	17,407		$	18,674		$	45,839		$	42,207

(a) Intersegment sales were primarily from Aerostar to Applied Technology.

Reconciliation of revised segment sales, operating income, assets, capital expenditures and depreciation and amortization

The following tables show revised segment sales, operating income, assets, capital expenditures and depreciation and amortization for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010:

	For the years ended January 31
	2012						2011						2010
	Previously Reported			Revised			Previously Reported			Revised			Previously Reported			Revised
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Sales	$	132,632		$	145,261		$	100,090		$	107,910		$	86,217		$	94,005
Operating income	45,358			49,750			31,135			33,197			25,722			27,538
Assets	69,977			73,872			52,669			55,740			51,029			54,007
Capital expenditures	11,408			11,971			1,769			1,947			941			1,092
Depreciation and amortization	2,351			2,571			2,238			2,483			1,677			1,863
ENGINEERED FILMS DIVISION
Sales	$	133,481		$	133,481		$	105,838		$	105,838		$	63,783		$	63,783
Operating income (b)	21,501			21,501			19,622			19,622			10,232			10,232
Assets	65,100			65,100			46,519			46,519			35,999			35,999
Capital expenditures	10,937			10,937			8,450			8,450			1,460			1,460
Depreciation and amortization	4,313			4,313			3,452			3,452			3,707			3,707
AEROSTAR DIVISION
Sales	$	52,351		$	107,811		$	48,787		$	104,384		$	27,244		$	81,617
Operating income	11,468			18,308			9,407			17,209			5,634			12,849
Assets	51,822			72,089			18,140			38,366			10,462			28,665
Capital expenditures	3,875			4,105			2,190			2,621			332			471
Depreciation and amortization	1,079			1,684			757			1,335			398			1,151
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS DIVISION
Sales	$	71,744		$	—		$	65,852		$	—		$	63,525		$	—
Operating income	11,264			—			9,917			—			8,979			—
Assets	24,281			—			23,385			—			21,216			—
Capital expenditures	793			—			609			—			290			—
Depreciation and amortization	825			—			823			—			939			—
INTERSEGMENT ELIMINATIONS
Sales
Engineered Films Division	$	(193	)	$	(193	)	$	(307	)	$	(307	)	$	(210	)	$	(210	)
Aerostar Division	(1		)	(4,389		)	(32		)	(2,891		)	(1		)	(1,382		)
Electronic Systems Division	(8,503		)	—			(5,520		)	—			(2,776		)	—
Applied Technology Division	—			(460		)	—			(226		)	—			(31		)
Operating income	(220		)	(188		)	(94		)	(41		)	60			8
Assets	(405		)	(286		)	(186		)	(98		)	(92		)	(57		)
REPORTABLE SEGMENTS TOTAL
Sales	$	381,511		$	381,511		$	314,708		$	314,708		$	237,782		$	237,782
Operating income (b)	89,371			89,371			69,987			69,987			50,627			50,627
Assets	210,775			210,775			140,527			140,527			118,614			118,614
Capital expenditures	27,013			27,013			13,018			13,018			3,023			3,023
Depreciation and amortization	8,568			8,568			7,270			7,270			6,721			6,721
CORPORATE & OTHER (a)
Operating (loss) from administrative expenses	$	(13,730	)	$	(13,730	)	$	(9,784	)	$	(9,784	)	$	(7,407	)	$	(7,407	)
Assets	34,928			34,928			47,233			47,233			51,695			51,695
Capital expenditures	2,002			2,002			954			954			279			279
Depreciation and amortization	700			700			361			361			387			387
TOTAL COMPANY
Sales	$	381,511		$	381,511		$	314,708		$	314,708		$	237,782		$	237,782
Operating income (b)	75,641			75,641			60,203			60,203			43,220			43,220
Assets	245,703			245,703			187,760			187,760			170,309			170,309
Capital expenditures	29,015			29,015			13,972			13,972			3,302			3,302
Depreciation and amortization	9,268			9,268			7,631			7,631			7,108			7,108

(a) Assets are principally cash, investments, deferred taxes, and other receivables.

(b) The year ended January 31, 2011 includes a $451 pre-tax gain on disposition of assets.

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Share Based Compensation Weighted average assumptions by grant year (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2012 number
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate	0.86%
Expected dividend yield	1.33%
Expected volatility factor	49.65%
Expected option term (in years)	3.75
Weighted average grant date fair value	$ 10.96

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Net Income per Share

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

Net Income Per Share [Abstract]

Net Income per Share

NET INCOME PER SHARE

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average common shares and stock units outstanding. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding which includes the shares issuable upon exercise of employee stock options (net of shares assumed purchased with the option proceeds), stock units and restricted stock units outstanding. Performance share awards are included in the diluted calculation based upon what would be issued if the end of the most recent reporting period was the end of the term of the award.

Certain outstanding options and restricted stock units were excluded from the diluted net income per-share calculations because their effect would have been anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method. For the three and six-month periods ended July 31, 2012, 393 and 352 options and restricted stock units were excluded, respectively. For the three and six-month periods ended July 31, 2011, 272 and 272 options were excluded, respectively.

The computation of earnings per share is presented below:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 31, 2012		July 31, 2011		July 31, 2012		July 31, 2011
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	$	11,546	$	12,461	$	30,589	$	28,177
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding	36,286		36,166		36,265		36,158
Weighted average stock units outstanding	57		58		53		56
Denominator for basic calculation	36,343		36,224		36,318		36,214
Weighted average common shares outstanding	36,286		36,166		36,265		36,158
Weighted average stock units outstanding	57		58		53		56
Dilutive impact of stock options and restricted stock units	222		206		227		214
Denominator for diluted calculation	36,565		36,430		36,545		36,428
Net income per share - basic	$	0.32	$	0.34	$	0.84	$	0.78
Net income per share - diluted	$	0.32	$	0.34	$	0.84	$	0.77

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Net Income per Share Schedule of calculation of numerator and denominator in earnings per share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	$ 11,546	$ 12,461	$ 30,589	$ 28,177
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	36,286	36,166	36,265	36,158
Weighted average stock units outstanding (in shares)	57	58	53	56
Denominator for basic calculation (in shares)	36,343	36,224	36,318	36,214
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	36,286	36,166	36,265	36,158
Weighted average stock units outstanding (in shares)	57	58	53	56
Dilutive impact of stock options and restricted units (in shares)	222	206	227	214
Denominator for diluted calculation (in shares)	36,565	36,430	36,545	36,428
Net income per share - basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.32	$ 0.34	$ 0.84	$ 0.78
Net income per share - diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.32	$ 0.34	$ 0.84	$ 0.77

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Net Income per Share Antidiluted Securities Excluded from Computation (Details) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Net Income Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount (in options and restricted units)	393	272	352	272

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Selected Balance Sheet Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2012	Apr. 30, 2012	Jan. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Apr. 30, 2011	Jan. 31, 2011
Accounts Receivable, net:
Trade accounts	$ 50,055		$ 60,929	$ 43,510
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(170)		(170)	(262)
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current	49,885		60,759	43,248
Inventories:
Finished goods	7,394		7,094	7,780
In process	4,979		6,105	7,687
Materials	38,016		41,557	34,782
Inventories	50,389		54,756	50,249
Property, plant and equipment, net:
Property, Plant and equipment	145,433		128,948	111,518
Accumulated depreciation	(72,244)		(67,054)	(63,507)
Property, plant and equipment, net	73,189		61,894	48,011
Accrued liabilities:
Salaries and benefits	2,993		4,297	2,356
Vacation	4,155		4,387	3,484
401(k) contributions	611		966	271
Insurance obligations	3,003		2,789	3,085
Profit sharing	612		1,244	536
Warranties	1,949	1,792	1,699	1,642	1,631	1,437
Acquisition-related contingent consideration	7,028		3,266	271
Taxes - Accrued and withheld	1,999		2,596	2,244
Other	1,621		1,749	998
Accrued liabilities	23,971		22,993	14,887
Other liabilities:
Postretirement benefits	7,520		7,348	5,880
Acquisition-related contingent consideration	2,108		7,655	2,076
Deferred income taxes	3,919		4,518	517
Uncertain tax positions	5,657		4,946	4,756
Other liabilities	$ 19,204		$ 24,467	$ 13,229

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Acquisitions of and Investments in Businesses and Technologies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Apr. 30, 2012 Ranchview [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Ranchview [Member]	Nov. 30, 2009 Ranchview [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Potential Cash Payment					$ 4,000
Cash paid to settle outstanding contingent consideration				1,841
Gain on acquisition-related contingent liability settlement	$ (508)	$ 0	$ 508

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

There have been no material changes to the Company's significant accounting policies as described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2012.

The Company did, however, evaluate and update its revenue recognition policy to reflect characteristics of contracts entered into by its subsidiary, Vista Research, Inc. (Vista) acquired in January 2012. Raven recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and has been earned.  Revenue is recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, the sales price is determinable, collectability is reasonably assured and shipment or delivery has occurred (depending on the terms of the sale).   The Company sells directly to customers or distributors who incur the expense and commitment for any post-sale obligations beyond stated warranty terms.  Estimated returns, sales allowances or warranty charges are recognized upon shipment of a product.  The Company has updated its policy to recognize revenue on certain long-term, service-related contracts under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, whereby contract revenues are recognized on a pro-rata basis based upon the ratio of costs incurred compared to total estimated contract costs.  Losses estimated to be incurred upon completion of contracts are charged to operations when they become known.   This addition to our policy will better match revenues with the expenses on these contracts.

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Employee Retirement Benefits The components of net periodic benefit cost for postretirement benefits (Details) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 47	$ 30	$ 94	$ 60
Interest cost	84	84	168	168
Amortization of actuarial losses	58	31	116	63
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 189	$ 145	$ 378	$ 291

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 44,113	$ 25,842	$ 46,978
Accounts receivable, net	49,885	60,759	43,248
Inventories	50,389	54,756	50,249
Deferred income taxes	3,251	3,299	2,804
Other current assets	4,122	2,903	2,937
Total current assets	151,760	147,559	146,216
Property, plant and equipment, net	73,189	61,894	48,011
Goodwill	22,274	22,274	10,777
Amortizable intangible assets, net	8,971	9,412	1,816
Other assets, net	4,254	4,564	4,508
TOTAL ASSETS	260,448	245,703	211,328
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	10,835	16,162	16,825
Accrued liabilities	23,971	22,993	14,887
Customer advances	1,111	1,491	2,258
Total current liabilities	35,917	40,646	33,970
Other liabilities	19,204	24,467	13,229
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ Equity
Common stock, $1 par value, authorized shares 100,000; issued 65,196; 65,132; and 65,078, respectively	65,196	32,566	32,539
Paid in capital	3,934	9,607	8,088
Retained earnings	191,397	193,650	177,783
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,931)	(1,962)	(919)
Treasury stock at cost, 28,897 shares	(53,362)	(53,362)	(53,362)
Total Raven Industries, Inc. shareholders’ equity	205,234	180,499	164,129
Noncontrolling interest	93	91	0
Total shareholders’ equity	205,327	180,590	164,129
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$ 260,448	$ 245,703	$ 211,328

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 30,591	$ 28,177
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	6,036	4,159
Gain on acquisition-related contingent liability settlement	(508)	0
Change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration	508	(93)
Earnings of equity investee	57	27
Deferred income taxes	(590)	1,352
Share-based compensation expense	1,570	984
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	10,798	(3,192)
Inventories	4,368	(6,546)
Prepaid expense and other assets	(990)	(932)
Operating liabilities	(7,407)	2,427
Other operating activities, net	29	(100)
Net cash provided by operating activities	44,462	26,263
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(16,870)	(11,000)
Sales of short-term investments	0	1,000
Other investing activities, net	22	(501)
Net cash used in investing activities	(16,848)	(10,501)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid	(7,618)	(6,509)
Payments of acquisition-related contingent liability	(1,867)	0
Other financing activities, net	163	62
Net cash used in financing activities	(9,322)	(6,447)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(21)	100
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	18,271	9,415
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	25,842	37,563
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 44,113	$ 46,978

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Dividends (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Dividends [Abstract]
Payments of Dividends				$ 7,618	$ 6,509
Cash dividends paid per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.1050	$ 0.105	$ 0.09	$ 0.21	$ 0.18

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Employee Retirement Benefits (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

Employee Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

The components of net periodic benefit cost for postretirement benefits

The components of net periodic benefit cost for postretirement benefits are as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 31, 2012		July 31, 2011		July 31, 2012		July 31, 2011
Service cost	$	47	$	30	$	94	$	60
Interest cost	84		84		168		168
Amortization of actuarial losses	58		31		116		63
Net periodic benefit cost	$	189	$	145	$	378	$	291

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Share Based Compensation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended									6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Apr. 30, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2012 Time Vested Units [Member] 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	Apr. 30, 2012 Time Vested Units [Member] 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	Jul. 31, 2011 Time Vested Units [Member] 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	Jul. 31, 2012 Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	Apr. 30, 2012 Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	Jul. 31, 2011 Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	Jul. 31, 2011 Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	Apr. 30, 2012 Restricted Stock Units [Member] 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	Jul. 31, 2012 Minimum [Member] Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	Jul. 31, 2012 Maximum [Member] Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, number of options, in shares	0	151	0	0	21	0	0	51	0	0
Stock options vesting period, years		4 years			3 years			3 years
Years to expiration		5 years
Perfromance Shares Target Award												0.00%	150.00%
Weighted average grant date fair value		$ 10.96									$ 31.66

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Share Based Compensation (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

Share-based Compensation [Abstract]

Weighted average assumptions by grant year

The fair value of options granted during the three months ended April 30, 2012 was estimated using the following weighted average assumptions:

Risk-free interest rate	0.86		%
Expected dividend yield	1.33		%
Expected volatility factor	49.65		%
Expected option term (in years)	3.75
Weighted average grant date fair value	$	10.96

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Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation (Notes)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

Raven Industries, Inc. (the Company or Raven) is an industrial manufacturer providing a variety of products to customers within the industrial, agricultural, energy, construction and military/aerospace markets, primarily in North America. The Company is comprised of unique operating units, or divisions, classified into three reportable segments: Applied Technology, Engineered Films and Aerostar.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial information, which includes the accounts of Raven and its wholly-owned or controlled subsidiaries, net of intercompany balances and transactions which have been eliminated, has been prepared by the Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Accordingly, it does not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. This financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2012.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair statement of this financial information have been included. Financial results for the interim three- and six-month periods ended July 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending January 31, 2013. The January 31, 2012 consolidated balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. Preparing financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions. These affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Noncontrolling interests represent capital contributions, income and loss attributable to the owners of less than wholly-owned and consolidated entities. The Company owns a 75% interest in an entity consolidated under the Aerostar business segment. Given the Company's majority ownership interest, the accounts of the business venture have been consolidated with the accounts of the Company, and a noncontrolling interest has been recorded for the noncontrolling investor interests in the net assets and operations of the business venture. No capital contributions were made by the noncontrolling interest during the three and six-month periods ended July 31, 2012.

On May 23, 2012, the Board of Directors declared a two-for-one split of the Company's common stock to be effected in the form of a stock dividend. The record date for the stock dividend was July 10, 2012, with the shares distributed on July 25, 2012. Upon completion of the stock split, the Company's shares outstanding increased from approximately 32,598 shares to 65,196 shares. All share and per share amounts in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q reflect the stock split and have been retroactively adjusted for all periods presented.

For the six months ended July 31, 2012, the Company revised the amounts previously presented for cash used in investing activities and cash used in financing activities by $1,867 for acquisition-related contingent liability payments during the three months ended April 30, 2012.  This immaterial change increased cash used in financing activities and decreased cash used in investing activities by $1,867. The Company will revise the statement of cash flows for the three months ended April 30, 2012 for this item in future filings.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets Parenthetical (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Common Stock, Par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	100,000	100,000	100,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	65,196	65,132	65,078
Treasury stock, at cost (in shares)	28,897	28,897	28,897

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Segment Reporting

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting

SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company's reportable segments are defined by their common technologies, production processes and inventories. The Company measures the performance of its segments based on their operating income excluding administrative and general expenses. Other expense and income taxes are not allocated to individual operating segments, and assets not identifiable to an individual segment are included as corporate assets. Segment information is reported consistent with the Company's management reporting structure.

The Company has three business segments: Applied Technology Division, Engineered Films Division and Aerostar Division. The Company realigned the assets and team members of its Electronic Systems Division and deployed them into the Company's Aerostar and Applied Technology Divisions effective June 1, 2012. The realigned divisions will better align the Company's corporate structure with its mission and long-term growth strategies. Electronic Systems net sales of electronic manufacturing assemblies were realigned to Aerostar and the remaining proprietary products, after adjustments to intersegment eliminations, to Applied Technology. The Company adjusted its segment information, retrospectively, for all periods presented to reflect this change in segment reporting. This unaudited, adjusted segment information was derived from audited financial statements as of and for the years ended January 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 as well as the unaudited financial statements for the six months ended July 31, 2011.

Business segment net sales and operating income results are as follows:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011			July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011
Net sales
Applied Technology Division	$	40,071		$	35,433		$	93,812		$	77,453
Engineered Films Division	36,785			32,459			77,879			62,550
Aerostar Division	26,845			23,245			52,480			53,953
Intersegment eliminations (a)	(2,027		)	(793		)	(4,582		)	(2,071		)
Consolidated net sales	$	101,674		$	90,344		$	219,589		$	191,885
Operating income (loss)
Applied Technology Division	$	12,909		$	13,236		$	34,959		$	29,403
Engineered Films Division	6,819			5,284			15,998			9,413
Aerostar Division	2,309			3,373			3,751			9,774
Intersegment eliminations (a)	17			8			(62		)	—
Total reportable segment income	22,054			21,901			54,646			48,590
Administrative and general expenses	(4,647		)	(3,227		)	(8,807		)	(6,383		)
Consolidated operating income	$	17,407		$	18,674		$	45,839		$	42,207

(a) Intersegment sales were primarily from Aerostar to Applied Technology.

As a result of the change in the Company's organizational structure, the financial results of the Electronic Systems Division have been included in the Aerostar and Applied Technology segment disclosures. The following tables show revised segment sales, operating income, assets, capital expenditures and depreciation and amortization for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010:

	For the years ended January 31
	2012						2011						2010
	Previously Reported			Revised			Previously Reported			Revised			Previously Reported			Revised
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Sales	$	132,632		$	145,261		$	100,090		$	107,910		$	86,217		$	94,005
Operating income	45,358			49,750			31,135			33,197			25,722			27,538
Assets	69,977			73,872			52,669			55,740			51,029			54,007
Capital expenditures	11,408			11,971			1,769			1,947			941			1,092
Depreciation and amortization	2,351			2,571			2,238			2,483			1,677			1,863
ENGINEERED FILMS DIVISION
Sales	$	133,481		$	133,481		$	105,838		$	105,838		$	63,783		$	63,783
Operating income (b)	21,501			21,501			19,622			19,622			10,232			10,232
Assets	65,100			65,100			46,519			46,519			35,999			35,999
Capital expenditures	10,937			10,937			8,450			8,450			1,460			1,460
Depreciation and amortization	4,313			4,313			3,452			3,452			3,707			3,707
AEROSTAR DIVISION
Sales	$	52,351		$	107,811		$	48,787		$	104,384		$	27,244		$	81,617
Operating income	11,468			18,308			9,407			17,209			5,634			12,849
Assets	51,822			72,089			18,140			38,366			10,462			28,665
Capital expenditures	3,875			4,105			2,190			2,621			332			471
Depreciation and amortization	1,079			1,684			757			1,335			398			1,151
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS DIVISION
Sales	$	71,744		$	—		$	65,852		$	—		$	63,525		$	—
Operating income	11,264			—			9,917			—			8,979			—
Assets	24,281			—			23,385			—			21,216			—
Capital expenditures	793			—			609			—			290			—
Depreciation and amortization	825			—			823			—			939			—
INTERSEGMENT ELIMINATIONS
Sales
Engineered Films Division	$	(193	)	$	(193	)	$	(307	)	$	(307	)	$	(210	)	$	(210	)
Aerostar Division	(1		)	(4,389		)	(32		)	(2,891		)	(1		)	(1,382		)
Electronic Systems Division	(8,503		)	—			(5,520		)	—			(2,776		)	—
Applied Technology Division	—			(460		)	—			(226		)	—			(31		)
Operating income	(220		)	(188		)	(94		)	(41		)	60			8
Assets	(405		)	(286		)	(186		)	(98		)	(92		)	(57		)
REPORTABLE SEGMENTS TOTAL
Sales	$	381,511		$	381,511		$	314,708		$	314,708		$	237,782		$	237,782
Operating income (b)	89,371			89,371			69,987			69,987			50,627			50,627
Assets	210,775			210,775			140,527			140,527			118,614			118,614
Capital expenditures	27,013			27,013			13,018			13,018			3,023			3,023
Depreciation and amortization	8,568			8,568			7,270			7,270			6,721			6,721
CORPORATE & OTHER (a)
Operating (loss) from administrative expenses	$	(13,730	)	$	(13,730	)	$	(9,784	)	$	(9,784	)	$	(7,407	)	$	(7,407	)
Assets	34,928			34,928			47,233			47,233			51,695			51,695
Capital expenditures	2,002			2,002			954			954			279			279
Depreciation and amortization	700			700			361			361			387			387
TOTAL COMPANY
Sales	$	381,511		$	381,511		$	314,708		$	314,708		$	237,782		$	237,782
Operating income (b)	75,641			75,641			60,203			60,203			43,220			43,220
Assets	245,703			245,703			187,760			187,760			170,309			170,309
Capital expenditures	29,015			29,015			13,972			13,972			3,302			3,302
Depreciation and amortization	9,268			9,268			7,631			7,631			7,108			7,108

(a) Assets are principally cash, investments, deferred taxes, and other receivables.

(b) The year ended January 31, 2011 includes a $451 pre-tax gain on disposition of assets.

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[1] Assets are principally cash, investments, deferred taxes, and other receivables.

[2] The year ended January 31, 2011 includes a $451 pre-tax gain on disposition of assets.

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Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Aug. 27, 2012
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	RAVEN INDUSTRIES INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000082166
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jul. 31, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		36,298,798

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New Accounting Standards

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

New Accounting Pronouncement [Abstract]

Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block]

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Accounting Standards Adopted

During the six months ended July there were no accounting pronouncements adopted or accounting pronouncements effective that are of significance, or potential significance, to the Company.

Pending Accounting Standards

In July 2012 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2012-02, "Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment" (ASU No. 2012-2). ASU No. 2012-2 is intended to reduce the cost and complexity of testing indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill for impairment. It allows Raven to perform a "qualitative" assessment to determine whether further impairment testing of indefinite-lived intangible assets is necessary, similar in approach to the goodwill impairment test. The revised guidance is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Income [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 101,674	$ 90,344	$ 219,589	$ 191,885
Cost of sales	71,610	62,214	148,390	130,819
Gross profit	30,064	28,130	71,199	61,066
Research and development expenses	3,564	2,374	6,964	4,617
Selling, general and administrative expenses	9,093	7,082	18,396	14,242
Operating income	17,407	18,674	45,839	42,207
Other (expense), net	(96)	(76)	(148)	(89)
Income before income taxes	17,311	18,598	45,691	42,118
Income taxes	5,743	6,137	15,100	13,941
Net income	11,568	12,461	30,591	28,177
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	22	0	2	0
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	11,546	12,461	30,589	28,177
Net income per common share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.32	$ 0.34	$ 0.84	$ 0.78
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.32	$ 0.34	$ 0.84	$ 0.77
Cash dividends paid per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.105	$ 0.09	$ 0.21	$ 0.18
Comprehensive income:
Net income	11,568	12,461	30,591	28,177
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	(68)	21	(45)	160
Postretirement benefits, net of income tax expense of $20, $7, $41 and 22, respectively	38	12	76	41
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	(30)	33	31	201
Comprehensive income	11,538	12,494	30,622	28,378
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	22	0	2	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	$ 11,516	$ 12,494	$ 30,620	$ 28,378

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Employee Retirement Benefits

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

Employee Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Employee Retirement Benefits

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT BENEFITS

The Company provides postretirement medical and other benefits to senior executive officers and senior managers. There are no plan assets for the plans and any obligations are covered through operating cash and investments. The components of net periodic benefit cost for postretirement benefits are as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 31, 2012		July 31, 2011		July 31, 2012		July 31, 2011
Service cost	$	47	$	30	$	94	$	60
Interest cost	84		84		168		168
Amortization of actuarial losses	58		31		116		63
Net periodic benefit cost	$	189	$	145	$	378	$	291

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Acquisitions of and Investments in Businesses and Technologies

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Acquisitions and Investments in Businesses and Technologies

ACQUISITIONS OF AND INVESTMENTS IN BUSINESSES AND TECHNOLOGIES

Pursuant to the Company's 2009 purchase of substantially all of the assets of Ranchview Inc. (Ranchview), a privately held Canadian corporation, Raven agreed to pay contingent consideration for future sales of Ranchview products up to a maximum of $4,000. During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company paid $1,841 in cash to the previous Ranchview owner for an early buyout of the outstanding acquisition-related contingent liability. This resulted in a gain of $508 during the first quarter of fiscal 2013 which is included in Applied Technology operating income.

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Warranties (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

Product Warranty Costs [Abstract]

Warranties

Changes in the warranty accrual were as follows:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011			July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011
Beginning balance	$	1,792		$	1,631		$	1,699		$	1,437
Accrual for warranties	778			781			1,598			1,588
Settlements made (in cash or in kind)	(621		)	(770		)	(1,348		)	(1,383		)
Ending balance	$	1,949		$	1,642		$	1,949		$	1,642

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Revenue Recognition Policy (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Revenue Recognition

The Company did, however, evaluate and update its revenue recognition policy to reflect characteristics of contracts entered into by its subsidiary, Vista Research, Inc. (Vista) acquired in January 2012. Raven recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and has been earned.  Revenue is recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, the sales price is determinable, collectability is reasonably assured and shipment or delivery has occurred (depending on the terms of the sale).   The Company sells directly to customers or distributors who incur the expense and commitment for any post-sale obligations beyond stated warranty terms.  Estimated returns, sales allowances or warranty charges are recognized upon shipment of a product.  The Company has updated its policy to recognize revenue on certain long-term, service-related contracts under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, whereby contract revenues are recognized on a pro-rata basis based upon the ratio of costs incurred compared to total estimated contract costs.  Losses estimated to be incurred upon completion of contracts are charged to operations when they become known.   This addition to our policy will better match revenues with the expenses on these contracts.  

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Dividends

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

Dividends [Abstract]

Dividends and Stock Split

DIVIDENDS

Dividends paid during the six months ended July 31, 2012 were $7,618 or 21 cents per share. Dividends paid during the six months ended July 31, 2011 were $6,509 or 18 cents per share.

The Company announced on August 28, 2012, that the Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of 10.50 cents per share, payable October 25, 2012 to shareholders of record on October 10, 2012.

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Warranties

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

Product Warranty Costs [Abstract]

Warranties

WARRANTIES

Accruals necessary for product warranties are estimated based on historical warranty costs and average time elapsed between purchases and returns for each division. Additional accruals are made for any significant, discrete warranty issues. Changes in the warranty accrual were as follows:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011			July 31, 2012			July 31, 2011
Beginning balance	$	1,792		$	1,631		$	1,699		$	1,437
Accrual for warranties	778			781			1,598			1,588
Settlements made (in cash or in kind)	(621		)	(770		)	(1,348		)	(1,383		)
Ending balance	$	1,949		$	1,642		$	1,949		$	1,642

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Financing Arrangements

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

Financing Arrangements [Abstract]

Financing Arrangements

FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS

Raven has an uncollateralized credit agreement providing a line of credit of $10,500 with a maturity date of November 30, 2012, bearing interest at the prime rate with a minimum rate of 4%. Letters of credit totaling $992 have been issued under the line of credit, primarily to support self-insured workers' compensation bonding requirements. No borrowings were outstanding as of July 31, 2012, January 31, 2012 or July 31, 2011, and $9,508 was available at July 31, 2012.

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Share Based Compensation

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

Share-based Compensation [Abstract]

Share Based Compensation

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Under the Amended and Restated 2010 Stock Incentive Plan effective March 23, 2012, administered by the Personnel and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, two types of awards were granted during the six months ended July 31, 2012.

Stock Option Awards

The Company granted 151 non-qualified stock options during the three months ended April 30, 2012. Options are granted with exercise prices not less than market value of the Company's common stock at the date of grant. The stock options vest over a four-year period and expire after five years. Options contain retirement and change-in-control provisions that may accelerate the vesting period. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and employee termination within this valuation model.

The fair value of options granted during the three months ended April 30, 2012 was estimated using the following weighted average assumptions:

Risk-free interest rate	0.86		%
Expected dividend yield	1.33		%
Expected volatility factor	49.65		%
Expected option term (in years)	3.75
Weighted average grant date fair value	$	10.96

The Company did not grant any options during the three months ended July 31, 2012 or during the three and six months ended April 30, 2011 and July 31, 2011.

Restricted Stock Unit Awards

The Company granted 21 time-vested and 51 performance-based restricted stock units to employees during the three months ended April 30, 2012. Time-vested restricted stock units will vest, if at the end of the three-year period, the employee remains employed by the Company. The performance-based restricted stock units will vest if, at the end of the three-year performance period, the Company has achieved certain performance goals and the employee remains employed by the Company. The exact number of performance shares to be issued will vary from 0% to 150% of the target award, depending on the Company's actual performance over the three-year period in comparison to the target award goal based on return on sales (ROS), which is defined as net income divided by net sales. Dividends are cumulatively earned on both types of restricted stock units over the vesting period.

The fair value of a time-vested restricted stock unit is measured based upon the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. The grant date fair value of the time-vested restricted stock units was $31.66.

The fair value of the performance-based restricted stock units is based upon the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the grant date multiplied by the number of restricted stock units granted, which is determined by an estimated ROS target over the three-year performance period. The estimated ROS performance used to estimate the number of restricted stock units expected to vest is evaluated at least quarterly. The number of restricted stock units issued at the vesting date will be based on actual results. The fair value of the performance-based restricted stock units on the grant date was $31.66.

No time-vested or performance-based restricted stock units were granted during the three months ended July 31, 2012 or the three and six months ended April 30, 2011 and July 31, 2011.

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Financing Arrangements (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Financing Arrangements [Abstract]
Borrowing capacity under line of credit	$ 10,500,000
Maturity date of the line of credit	11/30/2012
Line of credit prime interest rate percentage	4.00%
Letters of credit issued, amount	992,000
Borrowing outstanding under line of credit	0	0	0
Remaining borrowing capacity under the line of credit	$ 9,508,000

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Selected Balance Sheet Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

Selected Balance Sheet Information [Abstract]

Components of selected balance sheet items

Following are the components of selected items from the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

	July 31, 2012			January 31, 2012			July 31, 2011
Accounts Receivable, net:
Trade accounts	$	50,055		$	60,929		$	43,510
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(170		)	(170		)	(262		)
	$	49,885		$	60,759		$	43,248
Inventories:
Finished goods	$	7,394		$	7,094		$	7,780
In process	4,979			6,105			7,687
Materials	38,016			41,557			34,782
	$	50,389		$	54,756		$	50,249
Property, plant and equipment, net:
Property, plant and equipment	$	145,433		$	128,948		$	111,518
Accumulated depreciation	(72,244		)	(67,054		)	(63,507		)
	$	73,189		$	61,894		$	48,011
Accrued liabilities:
Salaries and benefits	$	2,993		$	4,297		$	2,356
Vacation	4,155			4,387			3,484
401(k) contributions	611			966			271
Insurance obligations	3,003			2,789			3,085
Profit sharing	612			1,244			536
Warranties	1,949			1,699			1,642
Acquisition-related contingent consideration	7,028			3,266			271
Taxes - Accrued and withheld	1,999			2,596			2,244
Other	1,621			1,749			998
	$	23,971		$	22,993		$	14,887
Other liabilities:
Postretirement benefits	$	7,520		$	7,348		$	5,880
Acquisition-related contingent consideration	2,108			7,655			2,076
Deferred income taxes	3,919			4,518			517
Uncertain tax positions	5,657			4,946			4,756
	$	19,204		$	24,467		$	13,229

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Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2012 Aerostar Integrated Systems [Member]	Jul. 31, 2012 Aerostar Integrated Systems [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Line Items [Line Items]
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests			$ 0	$ 0
Joint venture, ownership percentage			75.00%	75.00%
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability	$ 1,867,000	$ 0

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Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income Parenthetical (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Income [Abstract]
Income taxes on postretirement benefits	$ 20	$ 7	$ 41	$ 22

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Selected Balance Sheet Information

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

Selected Balance Sheet Information [Abstract]

Selected Balance Sheet Information

SELECTED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

Following are the components of selected items from the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

	July 31, 2012			January 31, 2012			July 31, 2011
Accounts Receivable, net:
Trade accounts	$	50,055		$	60,929		$	43,510
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(170		)	(170		)	(262		)
	$	49,885		$	60,759		$	43,248
Inventories:
Finished goods	$	7,394		$	7,094		$	7,780
In process	4,979			6,105			7,687
Materials	38,016			41,557			34,782
	$	50,389		$	54,756		$	50,249
Property, plant and equipment, net:
Property, plant and equipment	$	145,433		$	128,948		$	111,518
Accumulated depreciation	(72,244		)	(67,054		)	(63,507		)
	$	73,189		$	61,894		$	48,011
Accrued liabilities:
Salaries and benefits	$	2,993		$	4,297		$	2,356
Vacation	4,155			4,387			3,484
401(k) contributions	611			966			271
Insurance obligations	3,003			2,789			3,085
Profit sharing	612			1,244			536
Warranties	1,949			1,699			1,642
Acquisition-related contingent consideration	7,028			3,266			271
Taxes - Accrued and withheld	1,999			2,596			2,244
Other	1,621			1,749			998
	$	23,971		$	22,993		$	14,887
Other liabilities:
Postretirement benefits	$	7,520		$	7,348		$	5,880
Acquisition-related contingent consideration	2,108			7,655			2,076
Deferred income taxes	3,919			4,518			517
Uncertain tax positions	5,657			4,946			4,756
	$	19,204		$	24,467		$	13,229

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Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation Stock Split (Details) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended
	May 23, 2012 number	Jul. 25, 2012
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio	2
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, before stock split (in shares)		32,598
Common Stock Outstanding, Shares, post stock split (in shares)		65,196

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Segment Reporting Business segment net sales and operating income results (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended				3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jan. 31, 2011	Jan. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2012 Applied Technology [Member]	Jul. 31, 2011 Applied Technology [Member]	Jul. 31, 2012 Applied Technology [Member]	Jul. 31, 2011 Applied Technology [Member]	Jul. 31, 2012 Engineered Films [Member]	Jul. 31, 2011 Engineered Films [Member]	Jul. 31, 2012 Engineered Films [Member]	Jul. 31, 2011 Engineered Films [Member]	Jul. 31, 2012 Aerostar [Member]	Jul. 31, 2011 Aerostar [Member]	Jul. 31, 2012 Aerostar [Member]	Jul. 31, 2011 Aerostar [Member]	Jul. 31, 2012 Intersegment Eliminations [Member]		Jul. 31, 2011 Intersegment Eliminations [Member]		Jul. 31, 2012 Intersegment Eliminations [Member]		Jul. 31, 2011 Intersegment Eliminations [Member]		Jul. 31, 2012 Reportable Segment [Member]	Jul. 31, 2011 Reportable Segment [Member]	Jul. 31, 2012 Reportable Segment [Member]	Jul. 31, 2011 Reportable Segment [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Previously Reported [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Previously Reported [Member]		Jan. 31, 2010 Previously Reported [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Previously Reported [Member] Applied Technology [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Previously Reported [Member] Applied Technology [Member]	Jan. 31, 2010 Previously Reported [Member] Applied Technology [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Previously Reported [Member] Engineered Films [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Previously Reported [Member] Engineered Films [Member]		Jan. 31, 2010 Previously Reported [Member] Engineered Films [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Previously Reported [Member] Aerostar [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Previously Reported [Member] Aerostar [Member]	Jan. 31, 2010 Previously Reported [Member] Aerostar [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Previously Reported [Member] Electronic Systems [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Previously Reported [Member] Electronic Systems [Member]	Jan. 31, 2010 Previously Reported [Member] Electronic Systems [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Previously Reported [Member] Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Previously Reported [Member] Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	Jan. 31, 2010 Previously Reported [Member] Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Previously Reported [Member] Reportable Segment [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Previously Reported [Member] Reportable Segment [Member]		Jan. 31, 2010 Previously Reported [Member] Reportable Segment [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Previously Reported [Member] Corporate & Other [Member]		Jan. 31, 2011 Previously Reported [Member] Corporate & Other [Member]		Jan. 31, 2010 Previously Reported [Member] Corporate & Other [Member]		Jan. 31, 2012 Revised [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Revised [Member]		Jan. 31, 2010 Revised [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Revised [Member] Applied Technology [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Revised [Member] Applied Technology [Member]	Jan. 31, 2010 Revised [Member] Applied Technology [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Revised [Member] Engineered Films [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Revised [Member] Engineered Films [Member]		Jan. 31, 2010 Revised [Member] Engineered Films [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Revised [Member] Aerostar [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Revised [Member] Aerostar [Member]	Jan. 31, 2010 Revised [Member] Aerostar [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Revised [Member] Electronic Systems [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Revised [Member] Electronic Systems [Member]	Jan. 31, 2010 Revised [Member] Electronic Systems [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Revised [Member] Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Revised [Member] Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	Jan. 31, 2010 Revised [Member] Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Revised [Member] Reportable Segment [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Revised [Member] Reportable Segment [Member]		Jan. 31, 2010 Revised [Member] Reportable Segment [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Revised [Member] Corporate & Other [Member]		Jan. 31, 2011 Revised [Member] Corporate & Other [Member]		Jan. 31, 2010 Revised [Member] Corporate & Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	$ 101,674	$ 90,344	$ 219,589	$ 191,885			$ 40,071	$ 35,433	$ 93,812	$ 77,453	$ 36,785	$ 32,459	$ 77,879	$ 62,550	$ 26,845	$ 23,245	$ 52,480	$ 53,953	$ (2,027)	[1]	$ (793)	[1]	$ (4,582)	[1]	$ (2,071)	[1]					$ 381,511	$ 314,708		$ 237,782	$ 132,632	$ 100,090	$ 86,217	$ 133,481	$ 105,838		$ 63,783	$ 52,351	$ 48,787	$ 27,244	$ 71,744	$ 65,852	$ 63,525				$ 381,511	$ 314,708		$ 237,782							$ 381,511	$ 314,708		$ 237,782	$ 145,261	$ 107,910	$ 94,005	$ 133,481	$ 105,838		$ 63,783	$ 107,811	$ 104,384	$ 81,617	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0				$ 381,511	$ 314,708		$ 237,782
Operating income	(17,407)	(18,674)	(45,839)	(42,207)			12,909	13,236	(34,959)	(29,403)	6,819	5,284	(15,998)	(9,413)	2,309	3,373	(3,751)	(9,774)	17	[1]	8	[1]	62	[1]	0	[1]	22,054	21,901	54,646	48,590	(75,641)	(60,203)	[2]	(43,220)	(45,358)	(31,135)	(25,722)	(21,501)	(19,622)	[2]	(10,232)	(11,468)	(9,407)	(5,634)	(11,264)	(9,917)	(8,979)	(220)	(94)	60	(89,371)	(69,987)	[2]	(50,627)	13,730		9,784		7,407		(75,641)	(60,203)	[2]	(43,220)	(49,750)	(33,197)	(27,538)	(21,501)	(19,622)	[2]	(10,232)	(18,308)	(17,209)	(12,849)	0	0	0	(188)	(41)	8	(89,371)	(69,987)	[2]	(50,627)	13,730		9,784		7,407
General and Administrative Expense	4,647	3,227	(8,807)	(6,383)
Assets	260,448	211,328	260,448	211,328		245,703																									245,703	187,760		170,309	69,977	52,669	51,029	65,100	46,519		35,999	51,822	18,140	10,462	24,281	23,385	21,216	(405)	(186)	(92)	210,775	140,527		118,614	34,928	[3]	47,233	[3]	51,695	[3]	245,703	187,760		170,309	73,872	55,740	54,007	65,100	46,519		35,999	72,089	38,366	28,665	0	0	0	(286)	(98)	(57)	210,775	140,527		118,614	34,928	[3]	47,233	[3]	51,695	[3]
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment			16,870	11,000																											29,015	13,972		3,302	11,408	1,769	941	10,937	8,450		1,460	3,875	2,190	332	793	609	290				27,013	13,018		3,023	2,002		954		279		29,015	13,972		3,302	11,971	1,947	1,092	10,937	8,450		1,460	4,105	2,621	471	0	0	0				27,013	13,018		3,023	2,002		954		279
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization																															9,268	7,631		7,108	2,351	2,238	1,677	4,313	3,452		3,707	1,079	757	398	825	823	939				8,568	7,270		6,721	700		361		387		9,268	7,631		7,108	2,571	2,483	1,863	4,313	3,452		3,707	1,684	1,335	1,151	0	0	0				8,568	7,270		6,721	700		361		387
Segment Reporting Information, Intersegment Revenue																																			0	0	0	(193)	(307)		(210)	(1)	(32)	(1)	(8,503)	(5,520)	(2,776)																		(460)	(226)	(31)	(193)	(307)		(210)	(4,389)	(2,891)	(1,382)	0	0	0
Pre-tax gain on disposition of assets					$ 451

[1] Intersegment sales were primarily from Aerostar to Applied Technology.

[2] The year ended January 31, 2011 includes a $451 pre-tax gain on disposition of assets.

[3] Assets are principally cash, investments, deferred taxes, and other receivables.

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Net Income per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

Net Income Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of calculation of numerator and denominator in earnings per share

The computation of earnings per share is presented below:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 31, 2012		July 31, 2011		July 31, 2012		July 31, 2011
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	$	11,546	$	12,461	$	30,589	$	28,177
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding	36,286		36,166		36,265		36,158
Weighted average stock units outstanding	57		58		53		56
Denominator for basic calculation	36,343		36,224		36,318		36,214
Weighted average common shares outstanding	36,286		36,166		36,265		36,158
Weighted average stock units outstanding	57		58		53		56
Dilutive impact of stock options and restricted stock units	222		206		227		214
Denominator for diluted calculation	36,565		36,430		36,545		36,428
Net income per share - basic	$	0.32	$	0.34	$	0.84	$	0.78
Net income per share - diluted	$	0.32	$	0.34	$	0.84	$	0.77