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Darling Ingredients (DAR - Free Report) could be a solid choice for investors given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This upgrade primarily reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates, which is one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.

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As such, the Zacks rating upgrade for Darling is essentially a positive comment on its earnings outlook that could have a favorable impact on its stock price.

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For Darling, rising earnings estimates and the consequent rating upgrade fundamentally mean an improvement in the company's underlying business. And investors' appreciation of this improving business trend should push the stock higher.

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Earnings Estimate Revisions for DarlingThis producer of natural ingredients from edible and inedible bionutrients is expected to earn $7.09 per share for the fiscal year ending December 2026, which represents no year-over-year change.

Analysts have been steadily raising their estimates for Darling. Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has increased 42.1%.

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The upgrade of Darling to a Zacks Rank #2 positions it in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term.

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) today issued the following statement regarding third quarter earnings.

Third quarter 2026 earnings for Darling Ingredients’ 50/50 joint venture known as Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) were released today by Darling Ingredients’ joint venture (JV) partner within its renewable diesel segment as part of its third quarter consolidated results.

The JV partner today reported that its renewable diesel segment earned approximately $350 million in operating income for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2026. For the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2026, the JV partner reported that its renewable diesel segment earned approximately $1.3 billion in operating income.

In the three months ended Sept. 30, 2026, DGD sold/shipped 314.9 million gallons of renewable fuels. For the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2026, DGD sold/shipped 936.1 million gallons of renewable fuels. As determined on a stand-alone basis by Darling Ingredients, DGD Adjusted EBITDA per gallon for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2026, was $1.30. As determined on a stand-alone basis by Darling Ingredients, DGD Adjusted EBITDA per gallon for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2026, was $1.59.

“Diamond Green Diesel delivered a solid quarter. While results were impacted by the timing of renewable diesel sales and certain commercial activities, we expect those timing differences to benefit fourth-quarter results,” said Randall C. Stuewe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “The fundamentals of our core business remain strong, and we remain focused on delivering on our objectives for the year. We have strong momentum into fourth quarter and expect that to continue into 2027.”

Supported by strong business fundamentals and a favorable run rate entering the fourth quarter, the company is providing fiscal year 2026 Combined Adjusted EBITDA guidance for Darling Ingredients of $2.2-$2.3 billion and expects to carry that momentum into 2027.

Darling Ingredients will host a conference call on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time (8 a.m. Central Time) to discuss third quarter 2026 financial results, which will be released after market on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, and provide an update on company operations. A presentation with accompanying supplemental financial data will also be available at darlingii.com/investors.

To access the call as a listener, please register for the audio-only webcast.

To join the call as a participant to ask a question, please register in advance to receive a confirmation email with the dial-in number and meeting ID for immediate access on Oct. 29 or call +1 833-461-5787 (Toll Free) or +1 626-884-3620 using meeting ID 827556345. A replay of the call will be available online via the webcast registration link two hours after the call ends. A transcript will be posted at darlingii.com/investors within 24 hours.

Diamond Green Diesel Joint Venture

Consolidated Statements of Income

For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

$ Change

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

$ Change

September 30,

September 30,

Favorable

September 30,

September 30,

Favorable

2026

2025

(Unfavorable)

2026

2025

(Unfavorable)

Revenues:

Operating revenues

$

2,392,927

$

1,203,732

$

1,189,195

$

6,488,972

$

3,201,472

$

3,287,500

Expenses:

Total costs and expenses excluding lower of cost or market inventory valuation adjustment and depreciation, amortization and accretion expense

1,974,852

1,160,562

(814,290

)

5,072,649

3,257,113

(1,815,536

)

Lower of cost or market (LCM) inventory valuation adjustment

—

37,811

37,811

(96,720

)

(164,438

)

(67,718

)

Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense

70,289

75,398

5,109

219,237

204,399

(14,838

)

Total costs and expenses

2,045,141

1,273,771

(771,370

)

5,195,166

3,297,074

(1,898,092

)

Operating income/(loss)

347,786

(70,039

)

417,825

1,293,806

(95,602

)

1,389,408

Other income

2,881

1,621

1,260

8,092

7,504

588

Interest and debt expense, net

(10,593

)

(11,922

)

1,329

(32,488

)

(34,072

)

1,584

Income/(loss) before income tax expense

340,074

(80,340

)

420,414

1,269,410

(122,170

)

1,391,580

Income tax expense/(benefit)

(862

)

$

221

1,083

(534

)

$

1,365

1,899

Net income/(loss)

$

340,936

$

(80,561

)

$

421,497

$

1,269,944

$

(123,535

)

$

1,393,479

Reconciliation of DGD Net Income/(Loss) to (Non-GAAP) DGD Adjusted EBITDA:

Net income/(loss)

$

340,936

$

(80,561

)

$

1,269,944

$

(123,535

)

Income tax expense/(benefit)

(862

)

221

(534

)

1,365

Interest and debt expense, net

10,593

11,922

32,488

34,072

Other income

(2,881

)

(1,621

)

(8,092

)

(7,504

)

Operating income/(loss)

347,786

(70,039

)

1,293,806

(95,602

)

Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense

70,289

75,398

219,237

204,399

DGD Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

418,075

5,359

1,513,043

108,797

Less: Discount and Broker Fees

(9,666

)

(11,126

)

(23,886

)

(17,199

)

DGD Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) after Discount and Broker Fees

408,409

(5,767

)

1,489,157

91,598

Darling's Share 50%

50

%

50

%

50

%

50

%

DGD Adjusted EBITDA (Darling's Share) (Non-GAAP)

$

204,205

$

(2,884

)

$

744,579

$

45,799

About Diamond Green Diesel

Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) is a 50/50 joint venture between Darling Ingredients Inc. and Valero Energy Corporation. With capacity to produce more than 1.2 billion gallons annually, DGD is one of the world’s largest producers of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel.

About Darling Ingredients

A pioneer in circularity, Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) takes material from the animal agriculture and food industries, and transforms them into valuable ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy. The company operates over 260 facilities in more than 15 countries and processes about 15% of the world’s animal agricultural by-products, produces about 30% of the world’s collagen (both gelatin and hydrolyzed collagen), and is one of the largest producers of renewable energy. To learn more, visit darlingii.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures:

Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized accounting measurement under GAAP; it should not be considered as an alternative to net income, as a measure of operating results, or as an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity. It is presented here not as an alternative to net income, but rather as a measure of the Company's operating performance. Since EBITDA (generally, net income plus interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is not calculated identically by all companies, the presentation in this report may not be comparable to EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA presentations disclosed by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated above and represents for any relevant period, net income/(loss) plus depreciation and amortization, restructuring and asset impairment charges, acquisition and integration costs, change in fair value of contingent consideration, foreign currency loss/(gain), net income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interests, interest expense, income tax expense, loss on early retirement of debt, other income/(expense) and equity in net (income)/loss of unconsolidated subsidiaries. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA is useful in evaluating the Company's operating performance compared to that of other companies in its industry because the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA generally eliminates the effects of financing, income taxes, non-cash and certain other items that may vary for different companies for reasons unrelated to overall operating performance and also believes this information is useful to investors.

DGD Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized accounting measure under GAAP; it should not be considered as an alternative to net income/(loss) or equity in net income/(loss) of Diamond Green Diesel, as a measure of operating results, or as an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity and is not intended to be a presentation in accordance with GAAP. The Company calculates DGD Adjusted EBITDA by taking DGD’s net income/(loss) plus income tax expense/(benefit), interest and debt expense, net, and DGD’s depreciation, amortization and accretion expense less other income. Management believes that DGD Adjusted EBITDA is useful in evaluating the Company’s operating performance because the calculation of DGD Adjusted EBITDA generally eliminates non-cash and certain other items at DGD unrelated to overall operating performance and also believes this information is useful to investors. The Company calculates Darling’s Share of DGD Adjusted EBITDA by taking DGD Adjusted EBITDA, net of discount and broker fees, and then multiplying by 50% to get Darling’s Share of DGD’s Adjusted EBITDA.

Combined Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized accounting measurement under GAAP; it should not be considered as an alternative to net income, as a measure of operating results, or as an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity. It is presented here not as an alternative to net income, but rather as a measure of the Company’s operating performance. Combined Adjusted EBITDA consists of Adjusted EBITDA plus DGD Adjusted EBITDA (Darling’s Share). Management believes that Combined Adjusted EBITDA is useful in evaluating the Company's operating performance compared to that of other companies in its industry because the calculation of Combined Adjusted EBITDA generally eliminates the effects of financing, income taxes, non-cash and certain other items that may vary for different companies for reasons unrelated to overall operating performance and also believes this information is useful to investors.

Information reconciling forward-looking Combined Adjusted EBITDA to net income is unavailable to the Company without unreasonable effort. The Company is not able to provide reconciliations of forward-looking Combined Adjusted EBITDA to net income because certain items required for such reconciliations are outside of the Company’s control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted, such as the impact of volatile commodity prices on the Company’s operations, impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations, depreciation and amortization and the provision for income taxes. Preparation of such reconciliations for Darling Ingredients Inc. would require a forward-looking balance sheet, statement of operations and statement of cash flows, prepared in accordance with GAAP for each entity, and such forward-looking financial statements are unavailable to the Company without unreasonable effort. The Company provides guidance for its Combined Adjusted EBITDA outlook that it believes will be achieved; however, it cannot accurately predict all the components of the Combined Adjusted EBITDA calculation.

DGD Adjusted EBITDA per gallon is not a recognized accounting measurement under GAAP; it should not be considered as an alternative to net income/(loss) or equity in net income/(loss) of Diamond Green Diesel, as a measure of operating results, or as an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity and is not intended to be a presentation in accordance with GAAP. DGD Adjusted EBITDA per gallon is presented here not as an alternative to net income/(loss) or equity in net income/(loss) of Diamond Green Diesel, but rather as a measure of Diamond Green Diesel's operating performance. Since DGD Adjusted EBITDA per gallon (generally, DGD Adjusted EBITDA less Discount and Broker Fees divided by total gallons sold) is not calculated identically by all companies, this presentation may not be comparable to Adjusted EBITDA per gallon presentations disclosed by other companies. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA per gallon is useful in evaluating Diamond Green Diesel's operating performance compared to that of other companies in its industry because the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA per gallon generally eliminates the effects of financing, income taxes and certain non-cash and other items presented on a per gallon basis that may vary for different companies for reasons unrelated to overall operating performance.

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information:

This media release includes “forward-looking” statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the statements. Statements that are not statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “estimate,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “project,” “planned,” “contemplate,” “potential,” “possible,” “proposed,” “intend,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and assumptions regarding its business, the economy and other future conditions. The Company cautions readers that any such forward-looking statements it makes are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results may differ materially from anticipated results or expectations expressed in its forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including many that are beyond the Company's control.

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include: existing and unknown future limitations on the ability of the Company's direct and indirect subsidiaries to make their cash flow available to the Company for payments on the Company's indebtedness or other purposes; reduced demands or prices for biofuels, biogases or renewable electricity; global demands for grain and oilseed commodities, which have exhibited volatility, and can impact the cost of feed for cattle, hogs and poultry, thus affecting available rendering feedstock and selling prices for the Company’s products; reductions in raw material volumes available to the Company due to weak margins in the meat production industry as a result of higher feed costs, reduced consumer demand, reduced volume due to government regulations affecting animal production or other factors, reduced volume from food service establishments, or otherwise; reduced demand for animal feed; reduced finished product prices, including a decline in fat, used cooking oil, protein or collagen (including, without limitation, collagen peptides and gelatin) finished product prices; changes to government policies around the world relating to renewable fuels and greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions that adversely affect prices, margins or markets (including for the DGD Joint Venture), including programs like renewable fuel standards, low carbon fuel standards, renewable fuel mandates and tax credits for biofuels, or loss or diminishment of tax credits due to failure to satisfy any eligibility requirements, including, without limitation, in relation to the blenders tax credit or the Clean Fuels Production Credit (“CFPC”); climate related adverse results, including with respect to the Company’s climate goals, targets or commitments; possible product recall resulting from developments relating to the discovery of unauthorized adulterations to food or food additives or products which do not meet specifications, contract requirements or regulatory standards; the occurrence of 2009 H1N1 flu (initially known as “Swine Flu”), highly pathogenic strains of avian influenza (collectively known as “Bird Flu”), severe acute respiratory syndrome (“SARS”), bovine spongiform encephalopathy (or “BSE”), porcine epidemic diarrhea (“PED”) or other diseases associated with animal origin in the U.S. or elsewhere, such as the outbreak of African Swine Fever in China and elsewhere; the occurrence of pandemics, epidemics or disease outbreaks; unanticipated costs and/or reductions in raw material volumes related to the Company’s compliance with the existing or unforeseen new U.S. or foreign (including, without limitation, China) regulations (including new or modified animal feed, Bird Flu, SARS, PED, BSE or ASF or similar or unanticipated regulations) affecting the industries in which the Company operates or its value added products; risks associated with the DGD Joint Venture, including possible unanticipated operating disruptions and/or a decline in margins on the products produced by the DGD Joint Venture; risks and uncertainties relating to international sales and operations, including imposition of tariffs, quotas, trade barriers and other trade protections by the U.S. or foreign countries; tax changes, such as global minimum tax measures, or issues related to administration, guidance and/or regulations associated with biofuel policies, including CFPC, and risks associated with the qualification and sale of such credits; difficulties or a significant disruption (including, without limitation, due to cyber-attack) in the Company’s information systems, networks or the confidentiality, availability or integrity of our data or failure to implement new systems and software successfully; risks relating to possible third-party claims of intellectual property infringement; increased contributions to the Company’s pension and benefit plans, including multiemployer and employer-sponsored defined benefit pension plans as required by legislation, regulation or other applicable U.S. or foreign law or resulting from a U.S. mass withdrawal event; bad debt write-offs; loss of or failure to obtain necessary permits and registrations; the potential for future terrorist attacks, responses to terrorist attacks and other acts of war or hostility, including the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, Africa, North Korea and Ukraine; uncertainty regarding any administration changes in the U.S. or elsewhere around the world, including, without limitation, impacts to trade, tariffs and/or policies impacting the Company (such as biofuel policies and mandates); and/or unfavorable export or import markets. These factors, coupled with volatile prices for natural gas and diesel fuel, inflation rates, climate conditions, currency exchange fluctuations, general performance of the U.S. and global economies, disturbances in world financial, credit, commodities and stock markets, and any decline in consumer confidence and discretionary spending, including the inability of consumers and companies to obtain credit due to lack of liquidity in the financial markets, among others, could cause actual results to vary materially from the forward-looking statements included in this media release or negatively impact the Company’s results of operations. Among other things, future profitability may be affected by the Company’s ability to grow its business, which faces competition from companies that may have substantially greater resources than the Company. The Company’s announced share repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time and purchases of shares under the program are subject to market conditions and other factors, which are likely to change from time to time. For more detailed discussion of these factors and other risks and uncertainties regarding the Company, its business and the industries in which it operates, see the Company’s filings with the SEC, including the Risk Factors discussion in Item 1A of Part I of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2026. The Company cautions readers that all forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of changes in circumstances, new events or otherwise.

More News From Darling Ingredients Inc.

State of Alaska Department of Revenue raised its stake in Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) by 60.2% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 24,949 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 9,377 shares during

Key Takeaways DAR sold its CTH-branded sausage casings business to SARIA for an undisclosed amount.The CTH sale supports DAR's efforts to simplify its portfolio and reduce debt.DAR cut net debt by $223 million in Q2 and targets year-end leverage below 2.0X. Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR - Free Report) continues to streamline the portfolio as it focuses capital on businesses offering stronger integration and longer-term value creation. The company has completed the sale of its CTH-branded sausage casings business to SARIA for an undisclosed amount. The transaction reflects Darling Ingredients’ ongoing effort to optimize its portfolio, simplify the business mix and use divestiture proceeds to support further debt reduction.

The timing also aligns with Darling Ingredients’ balance-sheet priorities. During the second quarter, the company reduced net debt by $223 million and ended the period with a preliminary leverage ratio of 2.3X, compared with 2.9X at the start of 2026. Further supporting this effort, Darling Ingredients closed the sale of a majority of its trap business on July 22 for approximately $90 million. Darling Ingredients is targeting year-end net debt at or below $3 billion and a leverage ratio below 2X, with divestiture proceeds potentially helping advance that goal.

The CTH transaction further sharpens Darling Ingredients’ portfolio by directing greater focus toward businesses offering stronger integration and long-term value creation potential. This move also supports the company’s broader portfolio-optimization strategy and disciplined approach to capital allocation.

Meanwhile, Darling Ingredients’ Food Ingredients business remains supported by improving fundamentals. In the second quarter, segment sales increased 5.8% to $408.5 million, while adjusted EBITDA rose 55.1% to $108.5 million from $69.9 million a year earlier. The improvement was supported by stronger global collagen demand and expanding applications across food, nutrition and health products. These trends provide a firmer operating backdrop as Darling Ingredients continues to improve the Food Ingredients mix toward higher-value collagen and targeted health applications.

Darling Ingredients’ Zacks Rank & Share Price PerformanceShares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have gained 8.3% in the past three months against the broader Consumer Staples sector and the industry’s decline of 6.1% and 5.7%, respectively. DAR has also outperformed the S&P 500 index’s growth of 1.6% during the same period.

DAR Stock's Past Three Months Performance
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Is DAR a Value Play Stock?Darling Ingredients currently trades at a forward 12-month P/E ratio of 9.11, which is down from the industry average of 13.51 and notably below the sector average of 15.99. This valuation positions the stock at a modest discount relative to both its direct peers and the broader consumer staples sector.

DAR P/E Ratio (Forward 12 Months)
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IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $DAR--Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) announced today that it will host a conference call on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time (8 a.m. Central Time) to discuss third quarter 2026 financial results, which will be released earlier that day, and provide an update on company operations. A presentation with accompanying supplemental financial data will also be available at darlingii.com/investors. To access the call as a listener, please register for the.

Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR) Shares Fall 3.2% -- What GF Score of 69 Tells Investors

On September 21, 2026, Darling Ingredients Inc DAR shares fell 3.2% to a current price of $63.26, trading within a 52-week range of $29.15 to $69.98. This decline comes amid a year where the stock has gained 98.1%, demonstrating significant volatility.

GF Value™ verdict: Current price of $63.26 is 48.0% above the GF Value™ estimate of $42.75, indicating the stock is overvalued.GF Score™ of 69/100 suggests that while the company is performing above average, there are notable weaknesses in certain areas.Insider activity shows a net selling of $5.2M over the past 12 months, which could signal a lack of confidence among insiders.Is DAR Overvalued or Undervalued?The current valuation of Darling Ingredients Inc DAR is concerning, as the stock is trading significantly above its GF Value™ estimate of $42.75, marking it as 48.0% overvalued. GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary intrinsic value calculation that takes into account historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance projections. This high level of overvaluation presents a margin of safety risk for potential investors, as a correction could occur if the market adjusts its perception of the company's worth.

Given that the GF Valuation label indicates DAR is significantly overvalued, investors should carefully consider the risks associated with entering a position at this elevated price point. The disparity between the current market price and the GF Value™ suggests that the stock may not have sufficient support to maintain its current valuation levels in the face of market fluctuations or changes in company performance.

How Does DAR's Valuation Compare to Its History?MetricCurrentHistoricalP/E (TTM)17.0x17.7x (5-Year Median)Forward P/E10.6xN/ACurrently, DAR's P/E ratio of 17.0x is slightly below its 5-year median of 17.7x, indicating that while the stock is trading at a similar valuation relative to its history, it remains on the higher end compared to the forward P/E of 10.6x. This analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict, reinforcing the notion that the stock appears overvalued at its current price, as it does not offer a compelling valuation relative to its historical performance.

What Does DAR's GF Score™ Tell Us?The GF Score™ measures a company's overall financial health and growth potential by evaluating key metrics across various categories. With a GF Score™ of 69/100, DAR is considered to be performing above average. The strongest sub-rank is the Profitability rank at 7/10, indicating solid profit generation capabilities, while the Valuation rank is notably weak at 3/10, reflecting the concerns around overvaluation.

MetricRatingGF Score™69/100Financial Strength5/10Profitability7/10Growth6/10Valuation3/10Momentum3/10Overall, while DAR shows strength in profitability and growth, the lower valuation and momentum ranks indicate potential challenges in sustaining its current stock price. This mixed score suggests caution, especially in light of the stock's current overvaluation status.

What Are Gurus and Insiders Doing with DAR?Currently, 13 gurus hold Darling Ingredients Inc DAR, with 6 adding to their positions and 7 trimming their holdings in recent quarters. This mixed activity suggests a level of uncertainty among institutional investors, as they appear divided on the stock's future prospects. Additionally, insider activity reveals that over the past 12 months, insiders have bought $0.1M worth of shares but sold $5.3M, resulting in a net selling of $5.2M. This pattern of selling by insiders could be interpreted as a lack of confidence among those closest to the company, further complicating the investment landscape.

What This Means for InvestorsIn summary, Darling Ingredients Inc DAR appears to be significantly overvalued based on the GF Value™ assessment. With a current price that is 48.0% above its intrinsic value estimate, potential investors should approach with caution due to the risks associated with such a high valuation. For further insights and detailed metrics, you can check the Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR) stock page, along with the GF Value™ page for more on its intrinsic value analysis.

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is DAR's GF Score™?

DAR has a GF Score™ of 69/100, indicating that the company is performing above average in terms of financial health and growth potential.

Is DAR overvalued or undervalued?

According to the GF Value™ assessment, DAR is overvalued, with its current price being 48.0% above the estimated intrinsic value.

What is DAR's P/E ratio?

The current P/E ratio for DAR is 17.0x, which is slightly below its 5-year median of 17.7x, further supporting the notion of overvaluation.

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California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its stake in Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE:DAR – Free Report) by 5,391.4% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 10,054,504 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 9,871,409 shares during the quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System owned approximately 6.37% of Darling Ingredients worth $549,177,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of DAR. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Darling Ingredients by 69.9% during the first quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 423 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 174 shares during the last quarter. Turtle Creek Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Darling Ingredients by 2.6% during the first quarter. Turtle Creek Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,625 shares of the company’s stock valued at $472,000 after buying an additional 196 shares during the period. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in Darling Ingredients by 2.9% during the first quarter. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,776 shares of the company’s stock worth $481,000 after acquiring an additional 220 shares during the last quarter. Coldstream Capital Management Inc. boosted its position in Darling Ingredients by 3.6% during the fourth quarter. Coldstream Capital Management Inc. now owns 7,701 shares of the company’s stock worth $277,000 after acquiring an additional 267 shares during the last quarter. Finally, HB Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in Darling Ingredients by 3.3% in the 2nd quarter. HB Wealth Management LLC now owns 8,487 shares of the company’s stock worth $464,000 after acquiring an additional 269 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 94.44% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Darling Ingredients In other news, EVP Nicholas Kemphaus sold 1,591 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $63.05, for a total value of $100,312.55. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 35,087 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,212,235.35. This represents a 4.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Charles L. Adair bought 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 31st. The stock was bought at an average price of $60.97 per share, with a total value of $60,970.00. Following the purchase, the director owned 51,690 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,151,539.30. This represents a 1.97% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 10,591 shares of company stock valued at $704,303 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of research analysts have weighed in on DAR shares. Zacks Research raised Darling Ingredients from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Wall Street Zen raised Darling Ingredients from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 15th. TD Cowen upped their target price on Darling Ingredients from $70.00 to $80.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Barclays increased their target price on Darling Ingredients from $62.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised Darling Ingredients from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Darling Ingredients presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $69.00. Check Out Our Latest Analysis on DAR

Darling Ingredients Stock Performance Darling Ingredients stock opened at $64.90 on Tuesday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $63.26 and its 200-day moving average is $60.07. The company has a market cap of $10.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.49 and a beta of 1.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 1.56 and a quick ratio of 1.03. Darling Ingredients Inc. has a 12 month low of $29.15 and a 12 month high of $69.98.

Darling Ingredients (NYSE:DAR – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $2.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.40 by $1.01. Darling Ingredients had a return on equity of 12.98% and a net margin of 9.13%.The business had revenue of $1.72 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.71 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.08 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.4% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts anticipate that Darling Ingredients Inc. will post 6.98 earnings per share for the current year.

Darling Ingredients Company Profile (Free Report)

Darling Ingredients Inc is a global developer and producer of sustainable ingredients derived from animal by-products, used cooking oil, food waste and other organic materials. The company collects and processes these materials into products used in animal feed, pet food, agriculture, food, fuel and industrial applications.

Its product portfolio includes protein meals, animal fats, feed-grade ingredients, fertilizer nutrients, gelatin and collagen products, and specialty ingredients. Darling also produces renewable diesel and other low-carbon fuels through its Diamond Green Diesel joint venture with Valero Energy, which converts waste fats, oils and greases into renewable fuels.

Founded in 1882, Darling Ingredients serves customers through operations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

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Randall C. Stuewe, Chairman and CEO of Darling Ingredients(DAR -0.81%), sold 5,000 shares of common stock on Sept. 2, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing.

Transaction summaryMetricValueTransaction value$341,000Shares sold5,000Post-transaction shares (directly held)1,133,467Post-transaction value$76.6 millionTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($68.20); post-transaction value based on Sept. 02, 2026, market close ($67.62).

Key questionsWhat is the significance of this transaction relative to the insider's total equity exposure?
The sale of 5,000 shares represents a marginal adjustment to the executive's portfolio, as he continues to hold more than 1.1 million shares of common stock directly.How does this disposal align with the company's recent market performance?
Shares were priced at $68.20 at the time of the sale, following a period in which the stock had appreciated 105% over the 12 months ending Sept. 2, 2026.What are the primary operational segments of the issuer?
Darling Ingredients operates by providing natural ingredients sourced from organic bio-nutrients to industries such as pharmaceuticals and pet food.What were the execution details regarding the share price?
The executive disposed of the shares in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $68.00 to $68.54, resulting in the reported weighted average of $68.20 per share.Company OverviewMetricValueShare Price (as of market close 2026-09-04)$65.19Market Capitalization$10.3 billionRevenue (TTM)$6.5 billionNet Income (TTM)$597.9 millionCompany SnapshotDarling Ingredients develops and produces natural ingredients sourced from organic bio-nutrients, offering both edible and inedible materials across its three primary operating segments: Feed Ingredients, Food Ingredients, and Fuel Ingredients.The company generates revenue by providing tailored specialty solutions and raw materials to diversified end markets, including pharmaceuticals, human food, pet food, animal feed, and industrial manufacturing sectors.Darling Ingredients serves a broad customer base spanning multinational food manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, animal nutrition producers, and industrial enterprises seeking sustainable and cost-effective ingredient sourcing.Darling Ingredients operates as a diversified specialty ingredients manufacturer with a $10.5 billion market capitalization and TTM revenues of $6.5 billion, positioning it as a significant player in the value-added ingredients space. The company leverages its vertically integrated operations and sustainable sourcing capabilities to capture margin opportunities across multiple end-use applications. With 15,000 employees globally, Darling Ingredients maintains competitive advantages through its proprietary processing technologies, established customer relationships, and its ability to convert organic waste streams into high-value ingredients.

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What this transaction means for investorsDarling Ingredients is posting impressive numbers thus far in 2026. In the first six months of the year, it reported $3.2 billion in net sales, a 14.4% increase from the prior-year period. It is also massively boosting its net income, reporting $521.6 million for the first six months of 2026, an increase of 3,963%. As the company's revenue and net income have increased, so has its stock price.

As of this writing, the Darling Ingredients stock price has skyrocketed 113.6% over the past 12 months. That easily is outperforming the S&P 500's return of 16.2% over the same period. With that kind of strong stock price run-up, it wouldn't be uncommon to imagine an insider may want to take some gains off the table. With this transaction, that appears to be what's happening. While Stuewe sold 5,000 shares, he still holds 1.1 million shares. That shows significant alignment with the company's current and future success. Given the context of the rising stock price and only 5,000 shares being sold, this appears to largely be a routine transaction.

Jack Delaney has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Darling Ingredients and recommends the following options: short October 2026 $60 calls on Darling Ingredients. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) Barclays 40th Annual Energy-Power Conference September 9, 2026 1:45 PM EDT

Company Participants

Randall Stuewe - Chairman & CEO
Robert Day - Executive VP & CFO

Conference Call Participants

Theresa Chen - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division

Presentation

Theresa Chen
Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division

Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you so much for joining us. My name is Theresa Chen. I'm the midstream and refining analyst here at Barclays. It is my pleasure to introduce our next presenting company, Darling Ingredients. Joining me from Darling is Randy Stuewe, Chairman and CEO; and Bob Day, CFO.

Welcome.

Randall Stuewe
Chairman & CEO

Thank you.

Theresa Chen
Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division

Thank you very much for being here. This has been an interesting year for Darling to say the least. I would love to maybe start on the fuel side of things and ask about your near-term and medium-term margin outlook for the DGD assets. So given high RVOs out to 2027, limited renewable diesel imports and elevated petroleum fuel prices as a base case. How sustainable do you think the currently supportive margin backdrop is?

Question-and-Answer Session

Randall Stuewe
Chairman & CEO

Do you want to take it on to start. Okay. Yes. Thanks, Theresa. I think it is sustainable in the near term. We have a strong RVO, a strong mandate. That really provides a backdrop for solid margins. We see it today with the replacement margins in the industry. As you said, that RVO extends through 2027. There are still some details that need to be clarified. But as we go forward, we get more and more. Recently, we learned about small refinery exemptions for 2025. There's been sort of comments and suggestions about reallocations of those. But either way, the S&D balance for RINs is constructive and we think the margin outlook is quite positive.

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Stock to Watch: Darling Ingredients (DAR - Free Report) Darling Ingredients Inc. is a global developer and producer of sustainable natural ingredients derived from edible and inedible bio-nutrients. The company serves customers across the pharmaceutical, food, pet food, animal feed, industrial, fuel, bioenergy and fertilizer markets. Founded in 1882, Darling is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

DAR is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Momentum investors should take note of this Consumer Staples stock. DAR has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 3% over the past four weeks.

Three analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $2.48 to $6.98 per share. DAR also boasts an average earnings surprise of +38.9%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, DAR should be on investors' short list.

Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE:DAR – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 1,162,462 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $63,494,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned approximately 0.73% of Darling Ingredients as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Danske Bank A S acquired a new position in Darling Ingredients during the third quarter worth $25,000. Allworth Financial LP boosted its stake in shares of Darling Ingredients by 227.2% during the 4th quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 733 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 509 shares in the last quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Darling Ingredients by 69.9% during the 1st quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 423 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 174 shares during the last quarter. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Darling Ingredients during the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. Finally, Leonteq Securities AG bought a new position in shares of Darling Ingredients in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 94.44% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades DAR has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Weiss Ratings raised Darling Ingredients from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Barclays lifted their price target on shares of Darling Ingredients from $62.00 to $65.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Jefferies Financial Group upped their price objective on shares of Darling Ingredients from $73.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, May 4th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Darling Ingredients from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 15th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of Darling Ingredients from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $69.00.

Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on Darling Ingredients Insider Transactions at Darling Ingredients In other news, EVP Nicholas James Kemphaus sold 1,591 shares of Darling Ingredients stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $63.05, for a total transaction of $100,312.55. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 35,087 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,212,235.35. This trade represents a 4.34% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CAO Joseph Manzi sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $67.27, for a total value of $67,270.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 18,969 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,276,044.63. The trade was a 5.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders sold 10,591 shares of company stock worth $704,303. Insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.

Darling Ingredients Price Performance Shares of Darling Ingredients stock opened at $62.56 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 1.56 and a quick ratio of 1.03. The company has a market cap of $9.87 billion, a PE ratio of 16.86 and a beta of 1.02. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $60.31 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $58.68. Darling Ingredients Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $29.15 and a fifty-two week high of $69.98.

Darling Ingredients (NYSE:DAR – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $2.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.40 by $1.01. The company had revenue of $1.72 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.71 billion. Darling Ingredients had a net margin of 9.13% and a return on equity of 12.98%. The business’s revenue was up 16.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.08 EPS. Analysts expect that Darling Ingredients Inc. will post 6.98 EPS for the current year.

Darling Ingredients Company Profile (Free Report)

Darling Ingredients Inc (NYSE: DAR) is a global leader in converting edible and inedible bio-nutrient streams into sustainable food, feed ingredients, renewable fuels and specialty products. Founded in 1882 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, the company builds on more than a century of experience in animal rendering and by-product recycling. Over time, Darling has expanded its capabilities beyond traditional rendering to include advanced processing technologies that support a circular economy and reduce waste from food and agricultural industries.

The company’s core operations revolve around four primary segments: Feed Ingredients & Services, Food & Nutrition, Fuel Ingredients & Services, and Specialty Ingredients.

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Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec acquired a new position in shares of Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE:DAR – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 25,700 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,404,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in Darling Ingredients in the second quarter valued at $851,450,000. AIA Group Ltd purchased a new stake in Darling Ingredients during the 1st quarter worth about $4,453,000. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac acquired a new stake in Darling Ingredients in the 4th quarter valued at about $585,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets raised its position in Darling Ingredients by 26.8% in the 4th quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 1,310,516 shares of the company’s stock valued at $47,179,000 after purchasing an additional 277,233 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Strs Ohio boosted its stake in shares of Darling Ingredients by 7,554.6% in the 1st quarter. Strs Ohio now owns 286,740 shares of the company’s stock valued at $17,735,000 after buying an additional 282,994 shares during the period. 94.44% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Transactions at Darling Ingredients In related news, CAO Joseph Manzi sold 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $67.27, for a total transaction of $67,270.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 18,969 shares in the company, valued at $1,276,044.63. This trade represents a 5.01% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Charles L. Adair bought 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 31st. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $60.97 per share, for a total transaction of $60,970.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 51,690 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,151,539.30. This trade represents a 1.97% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 10,591 shares of company stock worth $704,303. 1.90% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on shares of Darling Ingredients from $78.00 to $79.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Darling Ingredients from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Darling Ingredients from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Saturday, August 15th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Darling Ingredients from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group raised their price target on Darling Ingredients from $73.00 to $75.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Darling Ingredients has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $69.00. Get Our Latest Analysis on DAR

Darling Ingredients Trading Up 4.8% Shares of Darling Ingredients stock opened at $64.35 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.56, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $60.68 and a 200-day simple moving average of $58.81. The stock has a market cap of $10.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.35 and a beta of 1.02. Darling Ingredients Inc. has a 12-month low of $29.15 and a 12-month high of $69.98.

Darling Ingredients (NYSE:DAR – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $2.41 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.40 by $1.01. Darling Ingredients had a net margin of 9.13% and a return on equity of 12.98%. The firm had revenue of $1.72 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.71 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.08 EPS. Darling Ingredients’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.4% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts forecast that Darling Ingredients Inc. will post 6.98 EPS for the current fiscal year.

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Darling Ingredients Inc (NYSE: DAR) is a global leader in converting edible and inedible bio-nutrient streams into sustainable food, feed ingredients, renewable fuels and specialty products. Founded in 1882 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, the company builds on more than a century of experience in animal rendering and by-product recycling. Over time, Darling has expanded its capabilities beyond traditional rendering to include advanced processing technologies that support a circular economy and reduce waste from food and agricultural industries.

The company’s core operations revolve around four primary segments: Feed Ingredients & Services, Food & Nutrition, Fuel Ingredients & Services, and Specialty Ingredients.

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Key Takeaways Darling Ingredients' core ingredients adjusted EBITDA rose to $352.5M in Q2 from $206.9M a year earlier.Darling's DGD adjusted EBITDA share jumped to $389.2M, with EBITDA per gallon sold rising to $2.23.DAR's 2026 earnings estimate rose 55.1% in four weeks, while capacity and higher costs remain key offsets. Shares of Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR - Free Report) have gained 12.8% in the past week, putting the durability of the move in focus. The rally is backed by a sharp improvement in core ingredients profitability and much stronger renewable-fuel economics.

Estimate revisions have also moved decisively higher. The question now is whether Darling can sustain those earnings drivers as capacity constraints, higher costs and a weaker momentum signal create offsets.

DAR's Core Earnings Base Looks StrongerCore ingredients adjusted EBITDA climbed to $352.5 million in the second quarter of 2026 from $206.9 million a year earlier. Contract management, commercial optimization, price-risk management and operating efficiencies are helping Darling extract more earnings from its existing asset base.

Management expects third-quarter core ingredients adjusted EBITDA of $325-$340 million. Excluding the second-quarter tariff recovery in Food, that outlook implies underlying earnings generally consistent with the elevated second-quarter level, supporting the case for a more durable core earnings base.

Darling's DGD Economics Add Another Earnings LiftDarling's share of Diamond Green Diesel adjusted EBITDA surged to $389.2 million from $42.6 million a year earlier. EBITDA per gallon sold rose to $2.23 from 34 cents, helped by higher Renewable Identification Number values, diesel prices, production tax credits and about $50.5 million of tariff recovery at the DGD entity level.

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO - Free Report) , Darling's partner in Diamond Green Diesel, also has direct exposure to the venture's renewable-diesel economics. Bunge Global SA (BG - Free Report) is relevant on the feedstock side, with its renewable-fuels partnerships and oilseed processing network positioning it in the same policy-driven demand chain.

DAR's Estimate Revisions Support the RallyThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings has risen 55.1% in the past four weeks and 53.6% over the past 12 weeks. That magnitude of upward revision gives the recent stock-price advance a clearer earnings foundation.

Darling reported second-quarter earnings of $2.41 per share, compared with 8 cents a year earlier, and topped the consensus mark of $1.45. Continued estimate support will depend on core-margin execution and renewable-fuel economics holding up through the balance of the year.

Darling Still Faces Capacity and Cost PressureFeed raw material processed remained at 3.1 million metric tons in the second quarter, unchanged from both a year earlier and the first quarter. Darling is out of rendering capacity in Brazil, while faster U.S. poultry line speeds could put additional pressure on its processing network.

Selling, general and administrative expenses rose to $151 million from $138.1 million a year earlier, while acquisition and integration costs increased to $13.2 million from $3.4 million. If commodity prices or DGD margins retreat, those costs could limit operating leverage and cash conversion.

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DAR's Ratings Mix Supports Cautious OptimismDAR's 12.8% weekly rally has a solid earnings foundation, but continuation is not assured. Stronger core earnings, favorable DGD economics and sharply higher estimates are constructive, while throughput constraints and a higher expense base leave less room for weaker pricing or renewable-fuel margins.

DAR currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). It also has a VGM Score of A, Growth Score of A and Value Score of B, while its Momentum Score of D is the weaker signal. The favorable Rank and broader Style Score mix support the earnings case, but the Momentum Score argues for a measured view after the rapid weekly advance. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Key Takeaways DAR's Q2 EPS jumped to $2.41 from 8 cents, while the 2026 consensus estimate rose 55.1% in four weeks.Darling's core ingredients adjusted EBITDA rose to $352.5M, with Q3 guidance of $325M-$340M.DAR's DGD share of adjusted EBITDA hit $389.2M, but costs rose and Feed throughput stayed flat. Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR - Free Report) has a stronger earnings profile entering the second half of 2026. Second-quarter earnings rose to $2.41 per share from 8 cents a year earlier, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings has increased 55.1% in the past four weeks.

The investment case still requires balance. A discounted valuation, stronger core profitability and favorable renewable-fuel economics support the upside case, but higher costs, flat Feed throughput and rendering-capacity constraints raise the execution bar.

DAR's Valuation Leaves Room for UpsideDAR trades at 10.04X forward 12-month EPS, below the Zacks sub-industry's 15.03X and its own five-year median of 11.85X. The discount leaves room for revaluation if recent earnings improvement proves durable.

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The stock has already gained 117.3% in the past year, so valuation alone is not enough to remove risk. Continued upside would likely require core margins and renewable-fuel economics to remain supportive as investors reassess the sustainability of 2026 earnings.

Darling's Core EBITDA Supports the Growth CaseCore ingredients adjusted EBITDA reached $352.5 million in the second quarter, up from $206.9 million a year earlier. Contract management, commercial optimization, price-risk management and operating efficiency helped lift earnings from the existing asset base.

Management expects core ingredients adjusted EBITDA of $325-$340 million in the third quarter. Excluding the second-quarter Food tariff recovery, that range implies underlying performance generally consistent with the elevated second-quarter level, which supports a more durable earnings case beyond one unusually strong period.

DAR's DGD Strength Raises Earnings PotentialDiamond Green Diesel ("DGD") produced 355.9 million gallons in the second quarter, while Darling's share of DGD adjusted EBITDA rose to $389.2 million from $42.6 million a year earlier. Management expects about 335 million gallons of third-quarter production and views margins through 2027 as attractive under the current renewable-fuel mandate.

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO - Free Report) is Darling's partner in DGD, giving it direct exposure to the same renewable-diesel venture. Bunge Global SA (BG - Free Report) , meanwhile, is expanding its role in renewable-fuels feedstocks through supply agreements and oilseed-processing investments, making it relevant to the broader feedstock and policy backdrop supporting renewable fuels.

Darling's Costs and Capacity Temper the SetupSelling, general and administrative expenses increased to $151 million in the second quarter from $138.1 million a year earlier. Acquisition and integration costs also rose to $13.2 million from $3.4 million, creating more pressure if commodity prices or DGD margins weaken.

Feed raw material processed remained at 3.1 million metric tons, unchanged from both the year-earlier quarter and the first quarter. Darling is out of rendering capacity in Brazil, while faster U.S. poultry line speeds could pressure its network, leaving future Feed growth more dependent on pricing, mix and execution.

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DAR's Ratings Favor Growth Over MomentumFor investors weighing whether to buy, hold or wait, DAR's setup remains constructive but not one-sided. The valuation discount, core earnings improvement and DGD contribution support the case, while rising expenses and constrained throughput make continued execution important.

DAR currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). It also has a Growth Score of A, VGM Score of A, and Value Score of B, which are favorable when paired with a top Zacks Rank. The Momentum Score of D is the weaker signal, suggesting the stock's current support is stronger on growth, value and blended characteristics than on near-term momentum. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Key Takeaways COCO, DAR, WLY and ADM are four consumer staples stocks recommended as sentiment declines.COCO's expected earnings growth is 64.7%, while its current-year estimate rose 11.4%.DAR's earnings growth tops 100%, with its current-year estimate up 53% in 60 days. Americans are not as confident about the economy as they were till some time back. Rising cost of living, high inflation and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have been denting consumer sentiment.

Markets have remained volatile over the past two months, and investors are still unsure about the Federal Reserve’s future monetary path.

Given this scenario, we recommend buying four defensive stocks from the consumer staples sector, namely, The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (COCO - Free Report) , Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR - Free Report) , John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY - Free Report) and Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM - Free Report) .

Consumer Sentiment DeclinesThe University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers reported last week that its Consumer Sentiment Index declined to 51 in August from 55.2 in the prior month. The August reading also fell short of economists’ expectations of a reading of 54.5.

This is also the first time that consumer sentiment has deteriorated in three months. Consumer expectations for inflation over the next 12-month period rose to 4.3% in August from 4.2% in July. The five-year, or long-term inflation expectations index remained unchanged at 3.3%.

Growing concerns over the economy’s health have been denting consumer sentiment. Inflation eased over the past two months but remains sharply above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. Oil prices have eased lately after surging more than 40%, following the start of the Middle East conflict earlier this year.

However, energy prices are still a lot higher. Also, the conflict between the United States and Iran is far from over, as there are no concrete signs of negotiations between the two warring nations.

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at the end of its FOMC meeting in July. The central bank is likely to go for a 25-basis point interest rate hike this year, but uncertainty remains over the timing. Markets have remained volatile for a while, and this could continue for a longer period if the uncertainty continues and consumer sentiment remains low.

4 Consumer Staples Stocks With UpsideThe Vita Coco CompanyThe Vita Coco Company, Inc. provides a beverage platform. COCO’s brands include coconut water, Vita Coco; clean energy drink Runa; sustainable enhanced water, Ever & Ever, and protein-infused water, PWR LIFT.

The Vita Coco Company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 64.7%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 11.4% over the past 60 days. COCO currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Darling IngredientsDarling Ingredients Inc. is a global developer and producer of sustainable natural ingredients derived from edible and inedible bio-nutrients. DAR serves customers across the pharmaceutical, food, pet food, animal feed, industrial, fuel, bioenergy and fertilizer markets. 

Darling Ingredients’expected earnings growth rate for the current year is more than 100%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 53% over the past 60 days. DAR currently has a Zacks Rank #1.

John Wiley & SonsJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc. is a global provider of knowledge and knowledge-enabled services that improve outcomes in areas of research, professional practice and education. Through the Research segment, WLY provides digital and print scientific, technical, medical and scholarly journals, reference works, books, database services, and advertising. 

John Wiley & Sons has an expected earnings growth rate of 14.6% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 1.1% over the last 90 days. Currently, WLY has a Zacks Rank #2.

Archer-Daniels-Midland CompanyArcher-Daniels-Midland Company is one of the leading producers of food and beverage ingredients as well as goods made from various agricultural products. ADM processes oilseeds, corn, wheat, cocoa and other feedstuffs. It also engages in the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of products like natural flavor ingredients, flavor systems, natural colors, proteins, emulsifiers, soluble fiber, polyols, hydrocolloids, natural health and nutrition products, as well as other specialty food and feed ingredients.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company has an expected earnings growth rate of 52.2% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 10.2% over the last 90 days. ADM has a Zacks Rank #1 at present.

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IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) today announced an agreement to sell approximately $150 million of production tax credits to a corporate buyer. These credits were generated under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by the company’s Diamond Green Diesel joint venture. The proceeds of the sale are scheduled to be received by the end of the third quarter, upon satisfaction of certain funding conditions.

About Diamond Green Diesel

Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) is a 50/50 joint venture between Darling Ingredients Inc. and Valero Energy Corporation. With capacity to produce more than 1.2 billion gallons annually, DGD is one of the world’s largest producers of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel.

About Darling Ingredients

A pioneer in circularity, Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) takes material from the animal agriculture and food industries, and transforms them into valuable ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy. The company operates over 260 facilities in more than 15 countries and processes about 15% of the world’s animal agricultural by-products, produces about 30% of the world’s collagen (both gelatin and hydrolyzed collagen), and is one of the largest producers of renewable energy. To learn more, visit darlingii.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

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This release may contain “forward-looking statements,” which include information concerning the Company’s financial performance, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future earnings, cash flow, performance and other information that is not historical information. When used in this release, the words “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “will” and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and beliefs and various assumptions. There can be no assurance that the Company will realize these expectations or that these beliefs will prove correct. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this release. These include issues related to administration, guidance and/or regulations associated with biofuel policies, including the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, and risks associated with the qualification and sales of such credits, including without limitation failure to satisfy closing conditions to complete such sales. Numerous other factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed as forward-looking statements. Other risk factors include those that are discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which it is made or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances.

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IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $DAR--Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) today announced that the Board of Directors has refreshed and increased its share repurchase program to $1 billion. “As our balance sheet continues to strengthen and cash generation accelerates, we have the flexibility to invest in our business, pursue attractive organic growth opportunities and return capital to our shareholders,” said Randall C. Stuewe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “This share repurchase program ref.

Darling Ingredients (DAR - Free Report) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given a notable revision in the company's earnings estimates. While the stock has been gaining lately, the trend might continue since its earnings outlook is still improving.

Analysts' growing optimism on the earnings prospects of this producer of natural ingredients from edible and inedible bionutrients is driving estimates higher, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. This insight is at the core of our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank.

The five-grade Zacks Rank system, which ranges from a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record of outperformance, with Zacks #1 Ranked stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 2008.

Consensus earnings estimates for the next quarter and full year have moved considerably higher for Darling Ingredients, as there has been strong agreement among the covering analysts in raising estimates.

The chart below shows the evolution of forward 12-month Zacks Consensus EPS estimate:

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Current-Quarter Estimate RevisionsThe company is expected to earn $1.63 per share for the current quarter, which represents a year-over-year change of +1,258.3%.

Over the last 30 days, two estimates have moved higher for Darling while one has gone lower. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 34.71%.

Current-Year Estimate RevisionsFor the full year, the company is expected to earn $5.34 per share, representing a year-over-year change of +685.3%.

In terms of estimate revisions, the trend for the current year also appears quite encouraging for Darling. Over the past month, three estimates have moved higher compared to one negative revision, helping the consensus estimate increase 14.16%.

Favorable Zacks RankOur research shows that stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and 2 (Buy) significantly outperform the S&P 500.

Bottom LineWhile strong estimate revisions for Darling have attracted decent investments and pushed the stock 7.3% higher over the past four weeks, further upside may still be left in the stock. So, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away.

Golden Cross Alert: 3 Stocks With Major Upside PotentialDarling Ingredients NYSE: DAR reported sharply higher second-quarter earnings and cash generation, citing stronger finished-product markets, rising fat and protein prices, operational improvements and favorable trade-related developments.

Net income rose to $387 million, or $2.41 per diluted share, from $13 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025. Net sales increased to $1.7 billion from $1.5 billion a year earlier. Combined adjusted EBITDA reached approximately $742 million, compared with $250 million in the prior-year period.

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Darling Ingredients In Buy Range After Q2 Earnings ReportFor the first six months of 2026, Darling reported net income of $521.6 million, or $3.24 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $13.5 million, or $0.09 per share, a year earlier. First-half net sales totaled $3.3 billion, while combined adjusted EBITDA exceeded $1.1 billion, up from slightly less than $450 million in the prior-year period.

Core ingredients earnings improve Darling’s global ingredients business generated approximately $353 million in adjusted EBITDA during the quarter, up from $207 million a year earlier and $256 million in the first quarter. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Randall C. Stuewe attributed the improvement to global operating performance, margin expansion and commercial execution.

The 10 Top-Rated Stocks by Wall Street Analysts in August 2021The company said its Feed Ingredients segment benefited from higher fat prices, supported by demand from the biofuel sector, while protein values improved amid tighter global fish meal supplies and increased U.S. poultry production. Stuewe said demand for proteins remained strong across regions and that he did not see factors likely to interrupt that trend through the remainder of the year.

Darling also cited work on operational efficiency, commercial optimization, price-risk management and contract management as contributors to higher gross margins. During the quarter, the company completed the acquisition of three rendering facilities from Potenze Group in Brazil. The assets were acquired for approximately $122 million and are expected to be immediately accretive, according to management.

Chief Financial Officer Bob Day said the company continues to pursue an initiative outlined at its May investor day intended to add $150 million to $300 million in adjusted EBITDA over three years through contract improvements, commercial optimization and a more targeted approach to managing price risk.

Food segment emphasizes collagen mix In the Food segment, Darling said collagen sales increased year over year as demand grew across food, nutrition and health applications. Management said higher whey prices have led some companies to use collagen as a complementary protein ingredient.

Day said collagen currently produces roughly 2.5 times to three times the margin of gelatin, while targeted ingredients can produce seven to 11 times the margin. Darling is seeking to increase its mix of collagen and targeted health products, including the Nextida portfolio, while using existing Rousselot production infrastructure.

Stuewe said Nextida’s glucose-control product is generating repeat sales and is now being sold in Asia. He also said the company expects to launch and rename a Nextida Brain product after clinical trials. Darling has approved a spray-drying project for collagen in Kaiping, China, and plans to add extraction and spray-drying capacity in Paraguay.

Diamond Green Diesel drives earnings and cash flow Diamond Green Diesel, Darling’s renewable diesel venture, contributed $389 million of EBITDA to Darling during the second quarter, compared with $43 million in the same period last year. The business produced more than 1.3 million metric tons of renewable fuel and sold approximately 350 million gallons at EBITDA of $2.23 per gallon, according to Stuewe.

Day said DGD produced 356 million gallons during the quarter. Results included approximately $51 million in favorable recoveries related to IEEPA tariffs at the entity level. Darling said it received approximately $280 million in cash distributions from DGD, including about $211 million in dividends and $69 million from sales of 2025 production tax credits.

Management said renewable diesel margins remain attractive, with DGD expected to produce about 335 million gallons in the third quarter. Day said the company expects margins to more closely reflect spot-market conditions as markets stabilize, describing the current spot environment as healthy.

On renewable fuels policy, Day said Darling does not expect meaningful changes in small-refinery exemptions that would materially affect renewable identification number supply and demand. Management said the industry’s June production showed it could produce enough fuel to meet the mandate, though strong margins would need to persist to sustain that output.

Debt reduction and portfolio actions Darling used second-quarter cash generation to reduce debt by more than $220 million, repurchase $73 million of shares and fund the Potenze acquisition. The company’s leverage ratio improved to approximately 2.3 times at quarter-end from 2.9 times at the end of 2025.

The company expects net debt to be close to or below $3 billion by the end of 2026 and expects leverage to be well below two times. Management said that outlook reflects expected working-capital releases at DGD, expected sales of production tax credits in the second half, continued cash generation from core ingredients operations and portfolio divestitures.

Subsequent to quarter-end, Darling completed the sale of most of its trap business for approximately $90 million. It also signed an agreement to sell its European casings business, which it expects to close by the end of 2026.

Stuewe said the company is not pursuing another large acquisition and instead plans to focus over the next three to five years on organic expansion, debottlenecking, collagen growth and rendering capacity additions. Management said it could evaluate additional shareholder-return initiatives, including dividends and repurchases, after reaching its debt targets.

Third-quarter outlook Darling expects Core Ingredients adjusted EBITDA of $325 million to $340 million in the third quarter. Second-quarter results included roughly $18 million in net IEEPA tariff recoveries for the Rousselot business; excluding that benefit, management said the third-quarter outlook implies underlying performance generally consistent with the second quarter.

The company said it remains encouraged by growing poultry production, global demand for proteins and specialty products, and demand for low-carbon fuels. Stuewe said Darling sees momentum continuing through the remainder of 2026 and into 2027, though management acknowledged that commodity and renewable fuel markets can remain volatile.

About Darling Ingredients (NYSE:DAR)Darling Ingredients Inc NYSE: DAR is a global leader in converting edible and inedible bio-nutrient streams into sustainable food, feed ingredients, renewable fuels and specialty products. Founded in 1882 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, the company builds on more than a century of experience in animal rendering and by-product recycling. Over time, Darling has expanded its capabilities beyond traditional rendering to include advanced processing technologies that support a circular economy and reduce waste from food and agricultural industries.

The company's core operations revolve around four primary segments: Feed Ingredients & Services, Food & Nutrition, Fuel Ingredients & Services, and Specialty Ingredients.

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Darling Ingredients (DAR - Free Report) reported $1.72 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 16.4%. EPS of $2.41 for the same period compares to $0.09 a year ago.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of -4.45% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.8 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.45, the EPS surprise was +66.21%.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Darling performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Net Sales- Feed Ingredients: $1.15 billion compared to the $1.22 billion average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +22.7% year over year.Net Sales- Fuel Ingredients: $166.07 million compared to the $168.9 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +4.6% year over year.Net Sales- Food Ingredients: $408.51 million compared to the $417.92 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +5.8% year over year.Segment Adjusted EBITDA- Food Ingredients: $108.48 million compared to the $80.52 million average estimate based on two analysts.Segment Adjusted EBITDA- Corporate: $-22.41 million compared to the $-28.75 million average estimate based on two analysts.Segment Adjusted EBITDA- Fuel Ingredients: $25.97 million versus $27.04 million estimated by two analysts on average.Segment Adjusted EBITDA- Feed Ingredients: $240.5 million compared to the $222.77 million average estimate based on two analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for Darling here>>>

Shares of Darling have returned +3.6% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.5% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.

Shares of Darling Ingredients (DAR - Free Report) have gained 3.6% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $58.62, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $77.62 indicates a potential upside of 32.4%.

The mean estimate comprises 13 short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $9.52. While the lowest estimate of $62.00 indicates a 5.8% increase from the current price level, the most optimistic analyst expects the stock to surge 70.6% to reach $100.00. It's very important to note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.

While the consensus price target is a much-coveted metric for investors, solely banking on this metric to make an investment decision may not be wise at all. That's because the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable.

However, an impressive consensus price target is not the only factor that indicates a potential upside in DAR. This view is strengthened by the agreement among analysts that the company will report better earnings than what they estimated earlier. Though a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't give any idea as to how much the stock could surge, it has proven effective in predicting an upside.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Here's What You May Not Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.

While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?

They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.

However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.

That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.

Why DAR Could Witness a Solid UpsideThere has been increasing optimism among analysts lately about the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher. And that could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

For the current year, three estimates have moved higher over the last 30 days while one has gone lower. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 14.2%.

Moreover, DAR currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much DAR could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.

Darling Ingredients (DAR - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.41 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.45 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.09 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +66.21%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this producer of natural ingredients from edible and inedible bionutrients would post earnings of $0.56 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.83, delivering a surprise of +48.21%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.

Darling, which belongs to the Zacks Food - Miscellaneous industry, posted revenues of $1.72 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.45%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.48 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Darling shares have added about 62.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 6.9%.

What's Next for Darling?While Darling has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Darling was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.63 on $1.78 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $5.34 on $6.94 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Food - Miscellaneous is currently in the bottom 14% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Another stock from the same industry, Flowers Foods (FLO - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026.

This bakery goods company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.23 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -23.3%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Flowers Foods' revenues are expected to be $1.23 billion, down 1% from the year-ago quarter.

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How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank is a proprietary stock-rating model that harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to help investors build a successful portfolio.

#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.94% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

With more than 800 top-rated stocks to choose from, it can certainly feel overwhelming to pick the ones that are right for you and your investing journey.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

You want to make sure you're buying stocks with the highest likelihood of success, and to do that, you'll need to pick stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you like a stock that only has a #3 (Hold) rank, it should also have Scores of A or B to guarantee as much upside potential as possible.

As mentioned above, the Scores are designed to work with the Zacks Rank, so any change to a company's earnings outlook should be a deciding factor when picking which stocks to buy.

For instance, a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one that boasts Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings forecast, and a much greater likelihood its share price will decline as well.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Darling Ingredients (DAR - Free Report) Darling Ingredients Inc. is a global developer and producer of sustainable natural ingredients derived from edible and inedible bio-nutrients. The company serves customers across the pharmaceutical, food, pet food, animal feed, industrial, fuel, bioenergy and fertilizer markets. Founded in 1882, Darling is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

DAR is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Momentum investors should take note of this Consumer Staples stock. DAR has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 13.9% over the past four weeks.

Two analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.37 to $5.05 per share. DAR also boasts an average earnings surprise of +16.1%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, DAR should be on investors' short list.

Key Takeaways DAR's sales rose 12.3%, while adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $406.8 million. DAR trades below industry and market multiples, but near its own five-year median valuation. Debt of $4.1 billion and weaker cash flow leave leverage reduction dependent on stronger execution. Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR - Free Report) has a better operating story after a sharp first-quarter recovery, but the case is mixed.

The shares combine stronger earnings, a discounted forward multiple and improving renewable-fuel conditions with elevated leverage and raw-material limits.

DAR’s Earnings Rebound Strengthens the Bull CaseDarling’s first-quarter results gave investors a clearer view of earnings power. Total net sales rose 12.3% year over year to $1.6 billion, and earnings were 83 cents per share, reversing a year-earlier loss.

Combined adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $406.8 million from $195.8 million. Core ingredients execution, better finished-product pricing and a larger Diamond Green Diesel contribution all supported the rebound.

The recovery still needs context. The quarter included Darling’s share of a favorable lower-of-cost-or-market inventory adjustment of about $48.4 million at DGD, and management said that benefit has now been exhausted.

Darling currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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Darling’s Valuation Offers a Relative DiscountDAR trades at 11.56X forward 12-month earnings. That is below 14.58X for its sub-industry, 17X for its sector and 20.41X for the S&P 500.

The discount supports the value argument, but it is not extreme versus the stock’s own history. DAR’s five-year median multiple is 11.92X, making the current valuation close to its normal range.

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO - Free Report) is relevant because it is Darling’s Diamond Green Diesel partner. Its renewable diesel exposure provides context for DGD margin swings.

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DAR’s Cash Flow Has Yet to Match EarningsCash flow did not keep pace with earnings. Operating cash flow was $153 million in the first quarter, down from $249 million in the prior-year period.

The gap reflects timing issues. Darling contributed $190.1 million to DGD, mainly for short-term working-capital needs tied to margin calls, while production-tax-credit receipts are expected in later quarters.

Management expects much or all of the temporary DGD funding to be returned. Until then, the earnings rebound has not fully converted into balance-sheet flexibility.

Darling’s Leverage Keeps the Risk ElevatedLeverage remains the main restraint on the bull case. Darling ended the first quarter with total debt of $4.1 billion, net debt of about $4 billion and a preliminary leverage ratio of 3.17 times.

Management continues to target total debt of approximately $3 billion or less. That objective depends on stronger operating cash flow, DGD distributions, production-tax-credit collections and planned asset-sale proceeds.

The path is achievable only if the improved earnings environment turns into cash. Accounting earnings alone would do less to reduce financial risk.

DAR Faces Supply and Cost ConstraintsRaw-material availability remains a structural issue. The North American cattle herd is at a multi-decade low, limiting access to beef-derived fats that can carry attractive renewable-fuel value.

Poultry volumes help offset supply pressure, but poultry yields less fat than beef. That limits upside when the best economics are tied to fats.

International markets add another risk. Tariff-related disruptions in Brazil, higher ocean freight costs and slower improvement in Europe could pressure margins if pricing or renewable-fuel economics soften.

Rising expenses also matter. Selling, general and administrative costs increased across segments in the first quarter, while corporate costs rose largely because of incentive compensation.

Bunge Global SA (BG - Free Report) provides a useful comparison because it operates across agricultural commodities, oils, proteins, animal feed and biofuel-related supply chains. Its exposure shows how broader agricultural processors also face commodity and logistics swings.

Darling’s Neutral View Reflects Balanced RisksThe bottom line is that DAR looks improved, but not risk-free. The Neutral view and $66 price target fit a stock with better earnings momentum, a relative valuation discount and a renewable-fuel recovery, offset by debt and cash-flow questions.

No Zacks Rank or Style Scores are provided, so investors cannot make a report-grounded assessment of DAR’s Value, Growth, Momentum or VGM classifications. That limits the ability to apply factor-based signals to the stock.

Without those classifications, the decision rests more on execution. DAR needs to hold core margins, convert earnings into cash and reduce leverage for the rebound to become a stronger investment case.

Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 27th, 2026

Entropy Technologies LP grew its holdings in shares of Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE:DAR – Free Report) by 99.5% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 44,733 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 22,309 shares during the quarter. Entropy Technologies LP’s holdings in Darling Ingredients were worth $2,767,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in DAR. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Darling Ingredients by 69.9% in the 1st quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 423 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 174 shares in the last quarter. Turtle Creek Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in Darling Ingredients by 2.6% during the 1st quarter. Turtle Creek Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,625 shares of the company’s stock worth $472,000 after purchasing an additional 196 shares in the last quarter. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in Darling Ingredients by 2.9% during the 1st quarter. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,776 shares of the company’s stock worth $481,000 after purchasing an additional 220 shares in the last quarter. Coldstream Capital Management Inc. lifted its stake in Darling Ingredients by 3.6% in the 4th quarter. Coldstream Capital Management Inc. now owns 7,701 shares of the company’s stock valued at $277,000 after purchasing an additional 267 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio lifted its stake in Darling Ingredients by 0.6% in the 3rd quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 48,856 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,508,000 after purchasing an additional 304 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 94.44% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes DAR has been the topic of a number of research reports. UBS Group boosted their target price on shares of Darling Ingredients from $58.00 to $78.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 2nd. Zacks Research cut Darling Ingredients from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. TD Cowen cut their price objective on Darling Ingredients from $76.00 to $70.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Robert W. Baird boosted their price objective on Darling Ingredients from $64.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on Darling Ingredients from $78.00 to $79.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Darling Ingredients currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $67.82.

View Our Latest Stock Analysis on Darling Ingredients

Insider Buying and Selling at Darling Ingredients In related news, CAO Joseph Manzi sold 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $63.89, for a total value of $191,670.00. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 19,969 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,275,819.41. The trade was a 13.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 1.90% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Darling Ingredients Stock Down 0.1% NYSE:DAR opened at $62.42 on Monday. Darling Ingredients Inc. has a one year low of $29.15 and a one year high of $66.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82, a current ratio of 1.58 and a quick ratio of 1.03. The company has a market cap of $9.92 billion, a PE ratio of 45.23 and a beta of 1.04. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $58.47 and its 200 day simple moving average is $55.36.

Darling Ingredients (NYSE:DAR – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $0.83 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.56 by $0.27. The firm had revenue of $1.55 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.56 billion. Darling Ingredients had a net margin of 3.54% and a return on equity of 5.65%. The company’s revenue was up 12.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted ($0.16) EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Darling Ingredients Inc. will post 5.04 earnings per share for the current year.

Darling Ingredients Profile (Free Report)

Darling Ingredients Inc (NYSE: DAR) is a global leader in converting edible and inedible bio-nutrient streams into sustainable food, feed ingredients, renewable fuels and specialty products. Founded in 1882 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, the company builds on more than a century of experience in animal rendering and by-product recycling. Over time, Darling has expanded its capabilities beyond traditional rendering to include advanced processing technologies that support a circular economy and reduce waste from food and agricultural industries.

The company’s core operations revolve around four primary segments: Feed Ingredients & Services, Food & Nutrition, Fuel Ingredients & Services, and Specialty Ingredients.

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