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DAR Stock Forecast: Darling Ingredients, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$67
+1.98% on the day

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Darling Ingredients, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $79 — +17.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$10.6B
Ticker Nerd rank
95 / 100
Median analyst target
$79
Analysts covering
12
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+12.8%
1M
+8.4%
YTD
+86.2%
1Y
+116.7%
From 52W high
0.0%
From 52W low
+124.1%
$30
$67
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

DAR stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Darling Ingredients, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
95 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Momentum
96
Growth
96
Revisions
87
Issuance
83
Quality
80
Accruals
62
Value
62
Volatility
32
Size
15

Momentum (96): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Volatility (32): The share price moves around a lot.

Size (15): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

DAR stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DAR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$30$40$50$60$70$80$90Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26DARHigh $90Median $79Low $65

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says12 analysts
11 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $65Median $79High $90

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.8% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 18 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
3 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$62 → $65
27 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$70 → $80
2 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$58 → $62
23 June 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$76 → $70
22 June 2026BarclaysInitiatesEqual-Weight$58
12 May 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$78 → $79
4 May 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy$73 → $75
4 May 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$72 → $76
28 Apr 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$58 → $72
22 Apr 2026ScotiabankMaintainsSector Outperform$61 → $70
21 Apr 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight$65 → $70
10 Apr 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy$66 → $73
7 Apr 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform$64 → $75
2 Apr 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$58 → $78
24 Mar 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$59 → $69
13 Feb 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$45 → $57
13 Feb 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight$49 → $65
13 Feb 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$45 → $58
21 Jan 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$44 → $46
12 Jan 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy$44 → $50

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. DAR appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

DAR analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+49.5%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
3
Fundamentals

Darling Ingredients, Inc. (DAR) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
18.0×

Cheaper than 42% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.6×

Cheaper than 59% of US stocks

Price / book
2.0×

Cheaper than 47% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
13.0×

Cheaper than 30% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
16.4%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
2959.1%

Higher than 99% of US stocks

Gross margin
29.2%

Higher than 34% of US stocks

Operating margin
12.9%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Net margin
9.1%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
12.1%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.5%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

DAR vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelPackaged Foods
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
DARDarling Ingredients, Inc.$10.6B
95
SFDSmithfield Foods, Inc.$8.9B
38
SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co.$12.9B
88
HRLHormel Foods Corp.$13.5B
57
MKCMcCormick & Co., Inc.$14.7B
50
CAGConagra Brands, Inc.$7.5B
52
LWLamb Weston Holdings, Inc.$7.3B
76

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Darling Ingredients, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest DAR news & analysis

Darling Ingredients Announces Agreement to Sell Approximately $150 Million in Production Tax Credits

Business Wire · 11 Aug 2026positive

Darling Ingredients announced an agreement to sell approximately $150 million in production tax credits, generated by its Diamond Green Diesel joint venture under the Inflation Reduction Act, to a corporate buyer. Proceeds from the sale are scheduled to be received by the end of the third quarter, subject to certain funding conditions.

Why it matters — DAR watchers would note the company is converting tax credits tied to its Diamond Green Diesel venture into cash, with proceeds expected before the end of the third quarter.

3 AgTech & Food Innovation Stocks to Buy as the Industry Evolves

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research highlighted Darling Ingredients (DAR) as one of three AgTech and food innovation stocks to watch as the industry evolves.

Why it matters — The mention signals that analysts see DAR as a relevant player in the ongoing transformation of agriculture and nutrition markets.

Leading Women-Run Companies Shaping the Future of Business

Zacks Investment Research · 7 Aug 2026neutral

Darling Ingredients (DAR) was highlighted in a Zacks Investment Research report as one of several women-led companies reshaping business through disciplined growth and agility.

Why it matters — The mention signals that DAR's leadership is being recognized in a broader discussion of corporate governance and management trends.

Are Investors Undervaluing Darling Ingredients (DAR) Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 6 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published an article examining whether investors may be undervaluing Darling Ingredients (DAR), noting that its analysis emphasises the Zacks Rank system, which focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while also tracking value, growth, and momentum trends.

Why it matters — DAR watchers would care because the article signals that analysts are assessing the stock's valuation relative to its earnings-estimate trends, which can influence investor attention.

Darling Ingredients' Board of Directors Authorizes $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program

Business Wire · 5 Aug 2026positive

Darling Ingredients announced that its Board of Directors has refreshed and increased its share repurchase program to $1 billion. The company said the move reflects its strengthening balance sheet and accelerating cash generation, which it cites as giving flexibility to invest in the business, pursue organic growth and return capital to shareholders.

Why it matters — For DAR watchers, an enlarged $1 billion buyback signals management's confidence in cash flow and a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about DAR stock

What is the DAR stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Darling Ingredients, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $79, with estimates ranging from $65 to $90. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is DAR stock a buy right now?

Of the 12 analysts covering Darling Ingredients, Inc., 11 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Darling Ingredients, Inc. 95 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DAR?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Darling Ingredients, Inc. ranks 95 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (96 of 100).

Will DAR stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +17.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Darling Ingredients, Inc. 95 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the DAR stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Darling Ingredients, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for DAR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $65 to $90 over the next 12 months.

How has DAR stock performed over the past year?

Darling Ingredients, Inc. returned +116.7% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Darling Ingredients, Inc. do?

Darling Ingredients Inc. is a leading provider of sustainable natural ingredients derived from edible and inedible bio-nutrients, transforming animal by-products and waste streams into valuable resources.

What is the latest news on DAR?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 11 Aug 2026): "Darling Ingredients Announces Agreement to Sell Approximately $150 Million in Production Tax Credits". Darling Ingredients announced an agreement to sell approximately $150 million in production tax credits, generated by its Diamond Green Diesel joint venture under the Inflation Reduction Act, to a corporate buyer. Proceeds from the sale are scheduled to be received by the end of the third quarter, subject to certain funding conditions.

Company

About Darling Ingredients, Inc.

Darling Ingredients Inc. is a leading provider of sustainable natural ingredients derived from edible and inedible bio-nutrients, transforming animal by-products and waste streams into valuable resources. The company operates through three primary segments: Feed Ingredients, which produce proteins, fats, and specialty products for animal nutrition; Food Ingredients, specializing in gelatin and collagen for pharmaceuticals, food, and pet food applications; and Fuel Ingredients, converting used cooking oil and bakery remnants into renewable fuels and feedstocks. Darling Ingredients Inc. collects and processes animal by-products, offers grease trap services for food businesses, and supplies equipment for cooking oil collection. It serves diverse industries including pharmaceuticals, food processing, pet food, fertilizers, and renewable energy, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and circular economy principles. The majority of its operations and revenue stem from North America. Founded in 1882 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Darling Ingredients Inc. plays a crucial role in the global sustainable ingredients market by repurposing waste into high-value products.

CEO Mr. Randall C. Stuewe Randy · 15,000 employees · United States · https://www.darlingii.com