Darling Ingredients (NYSE:DAR) Upgraded at Zacks Research

Zacks Research upgraded shares of Darling Ingredients (NYSE:DAR) from a hold rating to a strong-buy rating in a research report sent to investors on Tuesday morning,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other brokerages have also commented on DAR. TD Cowen lifted their price target on shares of Darling Ingredients from $45.00 to $58.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Robert W. Baird boosted their target price on shares of Darling Ingredients from $64.00 to $75.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. UBS Group boosted their target price on shares of Darling Ingredients from $58.00 to $78.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 2nd. Scotiabank restated an “outperform” rating and set a $61.00 target price on shares of Darling Ingredients in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group upped their price target on shares of Darling Ingredients from $66.00 to $73.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $64.56.

Darling Ingredients Stock Up 3.3%

Shares of Darling Ingredients stock opened at $60.35 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.80, a quick ratio of 0.99 and a current ratio of 1.50. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.58 billion, a PE ratio of 154.74, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.43 and a beta of 1.08. Darling Ingredients has a 52-week low of $28.32 and a 52-week high of $64.90. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $55.85 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $42.87.

Darling Ingredients (NYSE:DAR) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The company reported $0.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Darling Ingredients had a net margin of 1.02% and a return on equity of 2.36%. The business had revenue of $1.71 billion during the quarter. On average, analysts anticipate that Darling Ingredients will post 2.81 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Darling Ingredients

In related news, CEO Randall C. Stuewe sold 20,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, March 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $52.12, for a total transaction of $1,042,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 1,117,085 shares in the company, valued at approximately $58,222,470.20. This represents a 1.76% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Darling Ingredients

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of DAR. Coldstream Capital Management Inc. raised its stake in Darling Ingredients by 3.6% during the fourth 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 in the last quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio raised its stake in Darling Ingredients by 0.6% during the third 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 in the last quarter. NBC Securities Inc. raised its stake in Darling Ingredients by 1.3% during the fourth quarter. NBC Securities Inc. now owns 24,318 shares of the company’s stock valued at $875,000 after purchasing an additional 318 shares in the last quarter. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA raised its stake in Darling Ingredients by 1.7% during the fourth quarter. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA now owns 20,457 shares of the company’s stock valued at $731,000 after purchasing an additional 342 shares in the last quarter. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. raised its stake in Darling Ingredients by 21.2% during the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 2,026 shares of the company’s stock valued at $73,000 after purchasing an additional 354 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 94.44% of the company’s stock.

Darling Ingredients News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Darling Ingredients this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded Darling from “Hold” to “Strong Buy,” a direct positive rating change that can attract buy-side interest and program buyers. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks published a preview saying Darling’s earnings are expected to grow and that it has the setup for a likely earnings beat, which can lift sentiment ahead of the print. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlighted DAR as a good fit for “trend investing” after recent price strength, reinforcing momentum narratives that draw momentum traders and quant funds. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple Zacks lists (Momentum, New Strong Buy, Best Value) included DAR on April 15–16 as a Rank #1 (Strong Buy), increasing visibility among retail and advisory audiences. Read More. Read More. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts’ consensus remains a “Moderate Buy,” indicating broad but not unanimous bullishness; that consensus supports interest but is less aggressive than the recent Zacks upgrade. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Darling scheduled its Q1 2026 results and a conference call for April 30 — a clear near-term catalyst that could amplify moves in either direction depending on results and guidance. Presentation materials will be posted on the company website. Read More.

About Darling Ingredients

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.