INGRConsumer Defensive · Packaged FoodsThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering Ingredion, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $114 — +17.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 56 of 100 as at 22 Oct 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 (99): The share price has been relatively steady.
Momentum (22): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (20): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on INGR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.3% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $118 → $115 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $108 → $104 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $120 → $118 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $104 → $108 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 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 | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
INGR appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 22 Oct 2026, Ingredion, Inc. returned −16.6% against +15.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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.
Cheaper than 57% of US stocks
Cheaper than 72% of US stocks
Cheaper than 59% of US stocks
Cheaper than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 12% of US stocks
Higher than 25% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Ingredion, Inc. has a market value of $6.0B and an enterprise value of $6.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $7.2B. The latest quarter grew 0.9% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $599.0M, a 8.3% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $9.17.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $355.0M, after $450.0M of capital spending.
Ingredion, Inc. spent $183.0M on share buybacks and $210.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 10.4×; forward P/E: 8.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.47%, paying out 36% of earnings.
Ingredion, Inc. employs 11,000 people — $656K of revenue per employee.
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Ingredion’s productivity initiatives, manufacturing improvements and cost discipline are driving efficiency gains and supporting operational resilience amid persistent inflationary pressures.
Why it matters — INGR watchers may view these efforts as relevant to how the company is managing costs and sustaining operations under inflationary pressure.
Seeking Alpha published a weekly summary of dividend activity among Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, including companies that changed dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates.
Why it matters — The excerpt does not specify whether Ingredion is included or report any dividend change or upcoming ex-dividend date for INGR.
Ingredion will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on November 5, 2026. The results will cover the period ended September 30, 2026.
Why it matters — INGR watchers can note the scheduled date for the company’s next quarterly financial update.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted TRMB, INGR and DE as stocks offering exposure to precision agriculture, food innovation and smarter farming technologies shaping the AgTech landscape.
Why it matters — INGR is included among companies associated with food innovation and technologies shaping smarter food systems.
Ingredion’s clean-label demand is supporting Texture & Healthful Solutions (T&HS) volume growth and share gains. Rising tapioca costs may pressure the near-term benefits.
Why it matters — INGR watchers may track whether clean-label-driven growth and share gains can continue while tapioca costs weigh on near-term benefits.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Ingredion, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $114, with estimates ranging from $104 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. 56 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Oct 2026, Ingredion, Inc. ranks 56 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 (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +17.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Ingredion, Inc. 56 out of 100 as at 22 Oct 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: $104 to $150 over the next 12 months.
Ingredion, Inc. returned -16.6% over the 12 months to 22 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Ingredion Incorporated is a global ingredient solutions company that develops and manufactures sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients, and biomaterials for a wide range of industries. Ingredion Incorporated serves food and beverage producers, as well as customers in animal nutrition, brewing, paper, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 21 Oct 2026): "Ingredion's Productivity Efforts Advance: Can Cost Discipline Pay Off?". Ingredion’s productivity initiatives, manufacturing improvements and cost discipline are driving efficiency gains and supporting operational resilience amid persistent inflationary pressures.
Ingredion Incorporated is a global ingredient solutions company that develops and manufactures sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients, and biomaterials for a wide range of industries. Ingredion Incorporated serves food and beverage producers, as well as customers in animal nutrition, brewing, paper, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications. The company transforms grains, fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based raw materials into functional ingredients used to improve texture, taste, stability, and formulation in everyday products. Its portfolio includes specialty starches, sugar-reduction ingredients, plant-based proteins, and other value-added solutions designed to support product development across diverse markets. Ingredion Incorporated plays an important role in the global supply chain for processed foods and industrial ingredients, providing formulation expertise and customized solutions to manufacturers worldwide.
CEO Mr. James P. Zallie · 11,000 employees · United States · https://www.ingredion.com
