Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR)
NYSE: DARConsumer DefensivePackaged FoodsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 60.02 -0.02%
DAR stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $9.47B
- P/E (TTM)
- 16.18
- Forward P/E
- 9.56
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.71
- Dividend yield
- None
- 52-week range
- 29.15 – 69.98
- Day range
- 60.02 – 61.92
- Volume / Avg
- 1.51M / 2.35M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 157.80M
- Next earnings
- Oct 29, 2026
52-week range
DAR stock today
On Oct 7, DAR ended the session at $60.02, shedding $1.15 (1.88%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 14.2% below their 52-week high of $69.98, set on Aug 20, 2026 and 105.9% above the 52-week low of $29.15, in the middle of the past year's range. DAR is up 67.5% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 94.9%.
At 16.2x trailing earnings, Darling Ingredients trades below the peer-group median of 26.3x. Its forward P/E of 9.6x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Darling Ingredients's next earnings report is expected on Oct 29, 2026.
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About Darling Ingredients
Company profileDarling Ingredients Inc. develops, produces, and sells sustainable natural ingredients from edible and inedible bio-nutrients in North America, Europe, China, South America, and internationally. The Feed Ingredients segment collects and processes animal by-products into non-food grade oils and protein meals; bakery residuals into cookie meal used in poultry and swine rations; used cooking oil into non-food grade fats; and porcine and bovine blood into blood plasma powder and hemoglobin.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
- CEO
- Mr. Randall C. Stuewe Randy
- Headquarters
- Irving, TX
- Employees
- 15,000
- IPO year
- 1997
- Website
- darlingii.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Darling Ingredients generated $6.14 billion in revenue, up 7.4% from fiscal 2024. Net income was $62.8 million (-77.5% year over year), for a net margin of 1.0% versus a median of 9.5% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 24.0% (up from 22.4%) and operating margin 4.5%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.14B | $5.72B | $6.79B | $6.53B | $4.74B |
| Growth | +7.36% | -15.81% | +3.92% | +37.77% | +32.74% |
| Net income | $62.80M | $278.88M | $647.73M | $737.69M | $650.91M |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.39 | $1.73 | $3.99 | $4.49 | $3.90 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (12 analysts)
strong_buy
Avg. price target
$81.58+35.92%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 10
- Hold 1
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 29, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $1.86
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 7, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $2.41 vs —
DAR news
All DAR newsDarling Ingredients peers
Consumer Defensive sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICCThe Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. | 16.96 | -1.28% | $10.24B | vs DAR |
| HRLHormel Foods Corporation | 19.55 | -1.66% | $10.76B | vs DAR |
| SFDSmithfield Foods Inc. | 18.50 | -1.49% | $7.28B | vs DAR |
| MKCMcCormick & Company Incorporated | 45.25 | -0.33% | $12.18B | vs DAR |
| SJMThe J.M. Smucker Company | 115.93 | -0.74% | $12.38B | vs DAR |
| PPCPilgrim's Pride Corporation | 28.12 | +0.82% | $6.70B | vs DAR |
| LWLamb Weston Holdings Inc. | 48.09 | +0.38% | $6.61B | vs DAR |
| CAGConAgra Brands Inc. | 13.25 | -1.49% | $6.33B | vs DAR |
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Darling Ingredients stock FAQ
What is Darling Ingredients's stock price today?
DAR last traded at $60.02 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 1.88% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Darling Ingredients pay a dividend?
No. Darling Ingredients does not currently pay a regular cash dividend.
When is Darling Ingredients's next earnings date?
Darling Ingredients is expected to report earnings on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.86.
What is DAR's P/E ratio?
DAR trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 16.18 and a forward P/E of 9.56, compared with a median of 26.3 for its closest peers.
Who is Darling Ingredients's CEO?
Mr. Randall C. Stuewe Randy is the chief executive officer of Darling Ingredients Inc., which has about 15,000 employees.
Has DAR ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent DAR stock split was a 3-for-1 split on Nov 10, 1997.
What is the DAR 52-week high?
The 52-week high for DAR is $69.98 and the 52-week low is $29.15. The stock is currently 14.2% below its high.