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Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR): A Bull Case Theory
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$52.89
$0.31
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Darling Ingredients Inc develops and manufactures sustainable ingredients for customers in the pharmaceutical, food, pet food, fuel, and fertilizer industries. It collects and transforms all aspects of animal by-product streams into ingredients, including gelatin, fats, proteins, pet food ingredients, fertilizers. Also, the company recovers and converts used cooking oil and bakery remnants into feed and fuel ingredients. Darling has three primary business segments which are feed ingredients contributing the majority of revenue, food ingredients, and fuel ingredients. It provides grease trap services for food businesses and sells various equipment for collecting and delivering cooking oil. The company derives the majority of its revenue from customers in North America.
| Founded: | 1882 | Country: | United States |
| Employees: | N/A | City: | IRVING |
| Market Cap: | 8.4B | IPO Year: | 2002 |
| Target Price: | $50.13 | AVG Volume (30 days): | 2.3M |
| Analyst Decision: | Strong Buy | Number of Analysts: | 8 |
| Dividend Yield: | N/A | Dividend Payout Frequency: | N/A |
| EPS: | 0.39 | EPS Growth: | -77.46 |
| 52 Week Low/High: | $26.00 - $54.24 | Next Earning Date: | 05-11-2026 |
| Revenue: | $6,135,877,000 | Revenue Growth: | 7.36% |
| Revenue Growth (this year): | 4.97% | Revenue Growth (next year): | 2.69% |
| P/E Ratio: | 136.38 | Index: | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow: | 679.2M | FCF Growth: | N/A |
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Stock Insider Trading Activity of Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR)
van der Velden Jan
Sell
EVP Int Rendering&Specialties
DAR Feb 18, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$51.29
Shares
3,000
Total Value
$153,870.00
Owned After
71,678
SEC Form 4
van der Velden Jan
Sell
EVP Int Rendering&Specialties
DAR Feb 17, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$51.22
Shares
20,000
Total Value
$1,024,400.00
Owned After
71,678
SEC Form 4
Dudley Sandra
Sell
EVP Chief Strategy Officer
DAR Feb 13, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$51.73
Shares
8,651
Total Value
$447,983.20
Owned After
74,895
Kemphaus Nicholas James
Sell
EVP Gen. Counsel & Secretary
DAR Feb 13, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$52.21
Shares
5,830
Total Value
$303,955.05
Owned After
34,499
| Insider | Ticker | Relationship | Date | Transaction | Avg Cost | Shares | Total Value | Owned After | SEC Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| van der Velden Jan | DAR | EVP Int Rendering&Specialties | Feb 18, 2026 | Sell | $51.29 | 3,000 | $153,870.00 | 71,678 | |
| van der Velden Jan | DAR | EVP Int Rendering&Specialties | Feb 17, 2026 | Sell | $51.22 | 20,000 | $1,024,400.00 | 71,678 | |
| Dudley Sandra | DAR | EVP Chief Strategy Officer | Feb 13, 2026 | Sell | $51.73 | 8,651 | $447,983.20 | 74,895 | |
| Kemphaus Nicholas James | DAR | EVP Gen. Counsel & Secretary | Feb 13, 2026 | Sell | $52.21 | 5,830 | $303,955.05 | 34,499 |
Earnings Transcripts
SEC 8-K filings with transcript text
2025 Q4 Q4 2025 Earnings
8-K BUY Feb 11, 2026 · 100% conf.
2025
Q4
Q4 2025 Earnings
8-K BUYFeb 11, 2026 · 100% conf.
AI Prediction BUY
1D
+2.65%
$50.94
5D
+4.85%
$52.03
20D
+1.74%
$50.48
Price: $49.62 Prob +5D: 100% AUC: 1.000
0000916540-26-000004
dar-202602110000916540false00009165402026-02-112026-02-11
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) February 11, 2026
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware001-1332336-2495346 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
5601 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, Texas 75038 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972) 717-0300
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common stock $0.01 par value per shareDARNew York Stock Exchange(“NYSE”) NYSE Texas
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
☐Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 11, 2026, Darling Ingredients Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 3, 2026. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The Company will hold a conference call and webcast on Thursday, February 12, 2026 to discuss these financial results. The Company will have a slide presentation available to augment management's formal presentation, which will be accessible via the investor relations section of the Company's website. A copy of this slide presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
The Company is making reference to non-GAAP financial measures in both the press release and the conference call. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures is contained in the attached press release.
The information in this Item 2.02, including the exhibits attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated February 11, 2026 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).
99.2 Slide Presentation dated February 11, 2026 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
Date: February 11, 2026By:/s/ Nick Kemphaus Nick Kemphaus Executive Vice President, General Counsel
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2025 Q4 Q4 2025 Earnings
8-K BUY Jan 29, 2026 · 100% conf.
2025
Q4
Q4 2025 Earnings
8-K BUYJan 29, 2026 · 100% conf.
AI Prediction BUY
1D
+2.65%
$50.94
5D
+4.85%
$52.03
20D
+1.74%
$50.48
Price: $49.62 Prob +5D: 100% AUC: 1.000
0000916540-26-000002
dar-202601290000916540false00009165402026-01-292026-01-29
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) January 29, 2026
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware001-1332336-2495346 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
5601 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, Texas 75038 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972) 717-0300
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common stock $0.01 par value per shareDARNew York Stock Exchange(“NYSE”) NYSE Texas
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
☐Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 29, 2026, Darling Ingredients Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release in which, among other things, the Company provided comments regarding its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 earnings including with respect to its 50/50 joint venture, known as Diamond Green Diesel (DGD). A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Item 2.02, including the exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated January 29, 2026 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02). 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within Inline XBRL document) 2
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
Date: January 29, 2026By:/s/ Nick Kemphaus Nick Kemphaus Executive Vice President, General Counsel
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2025 Q3 Q3 2025 Earnings
8-K Oct 23, 2025
2025
Q3
Q3 2025 Earnings
8-KOct 23, 2025
0000916540-25-000029
dar-202510230000916540false00009165402025-10-232025-10-23
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) October 23, 2025
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware001-1332336-2495346 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
5601 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, Texas 75038 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972) 717-0300
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common stock $0.01 par value per shareDARNew York Stock Exchange(“NYSE”) NYSE Texas
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
☐Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 23, 2025, Darling Ingredients Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2025. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The Company will hold a conference call and webcast on Thursday, October 23, 2025 to discuss these financial results. The Company will have a slide presentation available to augment management's formal presentation, which will be accessible via the investor relations section of the Company's website. A copy of this slide presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
The Company is making reference to non-GAAP financial measures in both the press release and the conference call. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures is contained in the attached press release.
The information in this Item 2.02, including the exhibits attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated October 23, 2025 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).
99.2 Slide Presentation for October 23, 2025 Earnings Call (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within Inline XBRL document)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
Date: October 23, 2025By:/s/ John F. Sterling John F. Sterling Executive Vice President, General Counsel
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