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INGR Stock Forecast: Ingredion, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$95
+0.44% on the day

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Ingredion, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $116 — +21.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 54 of 100 as at 2 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$6.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
54 / 100
Median analyst target
$116
Analysts covering
7
Revenue$1.9B+0.9% y/y
Operating income$233.0M
Net income$116.0M
Free cash flow−$10.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.4%
1M
−7.1%
YTD
−11.5%
1Y
−18.4%
From 52W high
−19.8%
From 52W low
+1.5%
$94
$119
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

INGR stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 2 Oct 2026
54 / 100

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
Value
98
Quality
87
Issuance
83
Accruals
43
Revisions
40
Growth
23
Size
20
Momentum
18

Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.

Momentum (18): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

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

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on INGR, 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
$90$100$110$120$130$140$150Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26INGRHigh $150Median $116Low $108

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

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says7 analysts
2 Buy5 Hold0 Sell
Low $108Median $116High $150

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +21.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
5 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$120 → $118
5 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$104 → $108
9 June 2026OppenheimerDowngradePerform—
9 June 2026OppenheimerDowngradePerform—
6 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
22 Apr 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform—
9 Apr 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
17 Mar 2026BenchmarkInitiatesBuy—
5 Feb 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
4 Feb 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
4 Feb 2026Stephens & Co.ReiteratesEqual-Weight—
6 Nov 2025BarclaysDowngradeEqual-Weight—
5 Nov 2025BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform—
5 Nov 2025Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight—
5 Nov 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
6 Oct 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
9 July 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
22 Apr 2025OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform—
7 Apr 2025UBSDowngradeNeutral—
5 Feb 2025BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket 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.

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. INGR appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

INGR vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, Ingredion, Inc. returned −18.4% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

INGR vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26INGRS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

INGR 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
−2.4%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
7
Fundamentals

Ingredion, Inc. (INGR) 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
10.4×

Cheaper than 57% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.8×

Cheaper than 72% of US stocks

Price / book
1.3×

Cheaper than 60% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
5.9×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
0.9%

Higher than 29% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−41.8%

Higher than 12% of US stocks

Gross margin
23.0%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Operating margin
12.6%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Net margin
8.2%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
13.7%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Return on assets
7.3%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.5%

Higher than 69% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Ingredion, Inc. (INGR) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $6.8B.

  • 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 63.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 10.4×; forward P/E: 8.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.48%, paying out 36% of earnings.

  • Ingredion, Inc. employs 11,000 people — $656K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 3 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

INGR 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
INGRIngredion, Inc.$6.0B
54
LWLamb Weston Holdings, Inc.$6.0B
76
CPBThe Campbell's Co.$5.8B
35
CAGConagra Brands, Inc.$6.4B
64
PPCPilgrim's Pride Corp.$6.5B
55
SFDSmithfield Foods, Inc.$7.4B
35
DARDarling Ingredients, Inc.$10.0B
96

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News

Latest INGR news & analysis

Can Ingredion's T&HS Solutions Sustain Growth Momentum in 2026?

Zacks Investment Research · 2 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research reports that Ingredion's Texture & Healthful Solutions (T&HS) growth is being driven by demand for clean-label, texture, and nutrition products. The report notes that 2026 sales and profit are still expected to rise despite cost pressures.

Why it matters — The report highlights sustained growth expectations for Ingredion's T&HS segment into 2026, a key area for investors tracking the company's top-line and profit outlook.

Ingredion's Margin Pressure Persists: Can Pricing Restore Momentum?

Zacks Investment Research · 24 Sept 2026negative

Ingredion continues to face margin pressure as surging tapioca costs outpace its pricing, according to Zacks Investment Research. This persists despite resilient specialty demand and strong volumes.

Why it matters — A INGR watcher would care because ongoing margin erosion from rising raw-material costs could weigh on profitability even as demand for specialty products stays strong.

Ingredion Incorporated Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.83 Per Share

GlobeNewsWire · 17 Sept 2026positive

Ingredion Incorporated's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share on the company's common stock, as announced on September 17, 2026. This represents an increase in the quarterly dividend.

Why it matters — A higher declared dividend reflects the board's commitment to returning value to shareholders and signals Ingredion's ongoing financial capacity to support regular payouts.

Ingredion's Mexico Headwinds Persist: Can LATAM Profitability Recover?

Zacks Investment Research · 10 Sept 2026negative

Ingredion reported higher Latin American sales in the second quarter, but softer demand in Mexico and unfavorable currency effects pressured margins. The company's 2026 operating income is expected to decline as these headwinds persist.

Why it matters — INGR watchers would care because persistent Mexico demand weakness and currency headwinds are expected to reduce the company's operating income in 2026, raising questions about the recovery of its Latin American profitability.

Ingredion Incorporated (INGR) Presents at Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 8 Sept 2026neutral

Ingredion Incorporated presented at the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference, and a transcript of the presentation has been published by Seeking Alpha.

Why it matters — A transcript of Ingredion's conference presentation gives INGR watchers direct insight into what company executives discussed with investors at a major industry gathering.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about INGR stock

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

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.

Is INGR stock a buy right now?

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 2 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank INGR?

As at 2 Oct 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).

Will INGR stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +21.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Ingredion, Inc. 54 out of 100 as at 2 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the INGR stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has INGR stock performed over the past year?

Ingredion, Inc. returned -18.4% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Ingredion, Inc. do?

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.

What is the latest news on INGR?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 2 Oct 2026): "Can Ingredion's T&HS Solutions Sustain Growth Momentum in 2026?". Zacks Investment Research reports that Ingredion's Texture & Healthful Solutions (T&HS) growth is being driven by demand for clean-label, texture, and nutrition products. The report notes that 2026 sales and profit are still expected to rise despite cost pressures.

Company

About Ingredion, Inc.

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