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Darling Ingredients Inc.(DAR)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
DAR•NYSE
$58.23
149.3× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutDarling Ingredients Inc. develops, produces, and sells natural ingredients from edible and inedible bio-nutrients. The company operates through three segments: Feed Ingredients, Food Ingredients, and Fuel Ingredients. It offers ingredients and customized specialty solutions for customers in the pharmaceutical, food, pet food, feed, industrial, fuel, bioenergy, and fertilizer industries. The company also collects and transforms various animal by-product streams into useable and specialty ingredients, such as collagen, edible fats, feed-grade fats, animal proteins and meals, plasma, pet food ingredients, organic fertilizers, yellow grease, fuel feedstock, green energy, natural casings, and hides. In addition, it recovers and converts used cooking oil and animal fats, and residual bakery products into valuable feed and fuel ingredients. Further, the company provides environmental services, including grease trap collection and disposal services to food service establishments. It primarily operates under the Sonac, Dar Pro, Rothsay, Rousselot, Nature Safe, CleanStar, Peptan, Cookie Meal, Bakery Feeds, Ecoson, and Rendac brand names in North America, Europe, China, South America, Australia, and internationally. The company was formerly known as Darling International Inc. and changed its name to Darling Ingredients Inc. in May 2014. Darling Ingredients Inc. was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.Show more
- Revenue$6.14B+7.4%
- EBITDA$904M-7.0%
- Net Income$63M-77.5%
- EPS (Diluted)0.39-77.5%
- Gross Margin15.79%-29.4%
- EBITDA Margin14.73%-13.4%
- Operating Margin6.45%-21.3%
- Net Margin1.02%-79.0%
- ROE1.35%-77.8%
DAR Price & Volume
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Volatile Commodity Spreads Challenge Earnings Quality Sustainability
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Commodity spread and policy
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Darling Ingredients faces a complex outlook defined by cyclical revenue recovery and persistent margin compression, as evidenced by gross margins falling from 27.0% in 2023Q4 to 17.7% in 2026Q1.
- While the company benefits from its unique position in the rendering and renewable fuel space, the reliance on volatile commodity spreads and the equity-method accounting of Diamond Green Diesel creates significant bottom-line uncertainty.
- Investors should remain cautious regarding the company's $4.3 billion debt load and the potential for further liquidity constraints given the thin cash buffer of $138.2 million.
Verdict Logic
while the forward P/E of 12.11 suggests potential value, the high debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 16.99 as of 2026Q1 warrants extreme caution regarding the company's long-term financial flexibility.
DAR Growth Metrics
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years6.12%
5 Years11.44%
3 Years-2.04%
TTM11.28%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-2.21%
5 Years-26.7%
3 Years-56.01%
TTM30.14%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-2.05%
5 Years-26.19%
3 Years-55.71%
TTM29.84%
Return on Capital
10 Years8.5%
5 Years10.41%
3 Years6.56%
Last Year4.33%
DAR Recent Earnings
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 4/12 qtrs (33%)●Beat Revenue 2/12 qtrs (17%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 30, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.83+48.2%
$0.56
Rev
$1.6B-0.5%
$1.6B
Q1 2026
Feb 11, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.64+48.8%
$0.43
Rev
$1.7B+11.6%
$1.5B
Q4 2025
Oct 23, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.12-7.7%
$0.13
Rev
$1.6B+2.3%
$1.5B
Q3 2025
Jul 24, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.09-25.0%
$0.12
Rev
$1.5B-2.8%
$1.5B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.83vs $0.56+48.2% | $1.6Bvs $1.6B-0.5% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 | $0.64vs $0.43+48.8% | $1.7Bvs $1.5B+11.6% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $0.12vs $0.13-7.7% | $1.6Bvs $1.5B+2.3% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 | $0.09vs $0.12-25.0% | $1.5Bvs $1.5B-2.8% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
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Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $58.23 | $9.25B | 149.31 | 7.44% | 1.02% | 1.35% | — | |
| $15.80 | $1.11B | -8.78 | -14.93% | -0.79% | -2.01% | — | |
| $46.08 | $1.52B | 18.43 | 1.24% | 14.13% | 13.67% | — | |
| $37.17 | $3.24B | -95.31 | -1.25% | -4.52% | — | — | |
| $0.33 | $20.83M | -0.40 | -28.3% | -82.77% | -92.01% | — | |
| $1.77 | $120.62M | -1.38 | -22.29% | -35.43% | — | — |
Compare DAR vs Peers
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
DAR SEC Filings & Documents
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
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May 11, 2026·SEC
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May 8, 2026·SEC
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Apr 30, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
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DAR Frequently Asked Questions
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Darling Ingredients Inc.'s revenue?
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) reported $6.31B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1191% increase from $488.9M in 1996.
How fast is Darling Ingredients Inc. growing?
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) grew revenue by 7.4% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Is DAR profitable?
Yes, Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) is profitable, generating $223.3M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (1.0% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
What is DAR's return on equity?
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) has a return on equity (ROE) of 1.4%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
What is Darling Ingredients Inc.'s free cash flow?
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) generated $551.4M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.