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The latest update is out from Darling Ingredients ( (DAR) ).
On April 30, 2026, Darling Ingredients reported a sharp turnaround for the first quarter of 2026, posting net income of $134.3 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, versus a net loss of $26.2 million a year earlier, as total net sales rose to $1.6 billion from $1.4 billion. Combined Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $406.8 million, driven by stronger performance in its core business and Diamond Green Diesel, which sold 272.4 million gallons of renewable fuels and benefited from a favorable inventory valuation adjustment and monetization of $45.0 million in production tax credits.
The company improved its balance sheet flexibility, ending April 4, 2026 with $116.0 million in cash, $1.1 billion of undrawn revolver capacity, total debt of $4.1 billion, and a preliminary bank leverage ratio of 3.17x, while investing $94.8 million in first-quarter capital expenditures toward an estimated $400.0 million for 2026. Darling also shifted its disclosure framework by committing to provide financial guidance only for its core ingredients business, projecting second-quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $260 million to $275 million for those operations, underscoring management’s focus on transparency around underlying earnings power.
The most recent analyst rating on (DAR) stock is a Buy with a $72.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Darling Ingredients stock, see the DAR Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on DAR Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, DAR is a Neutral.
The score is anchored by solid cash-flow strength and improving operating momentum in core ingredients, tempered by a major profitability compression and elevated (though improving) leverage. Technically the trend is strong but looks overheated, while valuation is a key constraint due to the very high P/E and lack of a dividend yield.
To see Spark’s full report on DAR stock, click here.
More about Darling Ingredients
Darling Ingredients Inc., based in Irving, Texas, operates in the ingredients and renewable fuels industry, with a core business focused on processing animal by-products and other organic residuals, and a significant stake in Diamond Green Diesel, a major producer of renewable fuels. The company serves global end markets for sustainable feed, food, fuel, and specialty ingredients, positioning itself as a key player in the circular economy and low-carbon energy value chain.
Average Trading Volume: 3,045,573
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $9.97B
For an in-depth examination of DAR stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.