INGRConsumer Defensive · Packaged FoodsThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering Ingredion, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $116 — +9.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 54 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Ingredion, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.
Momentum (17): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +9.8% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $120 → $118 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $104 → $108 |
| 9 June 2026 | Oppenheimer | Downgrade | Perform | — |
| 9 June 2026 | Oppenheimer | Downgrade | Perform | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 9 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Benchmark | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 Nov 2025 | Barclays | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 5 Nov 2025 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 5 Nov 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 5 Nov 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 Oct 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 July 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 22 Apr 2025 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 Apr 2025 | UBS | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 5 Feb 2025 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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. INGR appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 12% of US stocks
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Higher than 68% of US stocks
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Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US dividend payers
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Zacks Investment Research has highlighted AgTech and food innovation as reshaping agriculture and nutrition, with stocks ADM, DAR, and BG positioned as key players in the evolving industry.
Why it matters — As a competitor in the agri-food sector, Ingredion may be affected by the industry shifts and competitive dynamics noted in the report.
Ingredion's second-quarter results beat estimates, driven by 7% volume growth in its Texture & Healthful Solutions segment and foreign-exchange gains, which offset issues at its Argo facility and higher costs.
Why it matters — A Ingredion watcher would care because the better-than-expected quarter shows T&HS volume growth and FX gains helping the company overcome operational setbacks and cost pressures.
Ingredion reported second-quarter 2026 results in line with its expectations. Continued growth in the Texture & Healthful Solutions segment offset operational and macroeconomic pressures in other parts of the portfolio.
Why it matters — The results give INGR watchers an update on how segment growth balanced against broader operational and macroeconomic headwinds during the quarter.
Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Ingredion's Q2 2026 earnings call, covering the company's quarterly earnings discussion.
Why it matters — The transcript gives INGR watchers direct access to management's discussion of the company's second-quarter 2026 financial results and outlook.
Ingredion reported Q2 earnings of $2.82 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.73 per share, and compared with earnings of $2.87 per share a year earlier.
Why it matters — An Ingredion watcher would care because the company's quarterly earnings came in above analyst expectations, even though they were down from the same period last year.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Ingredion, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $116, with estimates ranging from $108 to $150. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 7 analysts covering Ingredion, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Ingredion, Inc. 54 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.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Ingredion, Inc. ranks 54 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 Volatility (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +9.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Ingredion, Inc. 54 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Ingredion, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for INGR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $108 to $150 over the next 12 months.
Ingredion, Inc. returned -14.2% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Ingredion Inc. is a leading global producer of starches and sweeteners derived from corn, tapioca, potatoes, and other raw materials.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 11 Aug 2026): "3 AgTech & Food Innovation Stocks to Buy as the Industry Evolves". Zacks Investment Research has highlighted AgTech and food innovation as reshaping agriculture and nutrition, with stocks ADM, DAR, and BG positioned as key players in the evolving industry.
Ingredion Inc. is a leading global producer of starches and sweeteners derived from corn, tapioca, potatoes, and other raw materials. Operating within the diversified industrial and consumer staples sector, its primary function is to supply ingredients that enhance the texture, nutrition, and functionality of food and beverages. Their product portfolio includes sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients, and biomaterials that are widely used in various industries, including food and beverage, brewing, pharmaceuticals, and paper and corrugating industries. Ingredion's solutions cater to both industrial and consumer demands by addressing trends such as clean label, non-GMO, and specialty ingredients. With a robust global presence, Ingredion continues to play a pivotal role in the supply chain, impacting food manufacturers and consumers worldwide by promoting healthier and more sustainable ingredient options.
CEO Mr. James P. Zallie · 11,000 employees · United States · https://www.ingredion.com