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Ingredion (INGR)
NYSE:INGR
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 06, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
2.53Last Year’s EPS
2.97Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a generally positive outlook driven by record full-year operating income, margin expansion, strong cash generation, notable growth in Texture & Healthful Solutions (including >40% growth in protein fortification) and exceeded cost-savings targets. These positives were tempered by meaningful operational issues at the Argo facility that cost ~$40 million in 2025, soft volumes in beverage sweeteners and brewing adjuncts, price/mix headwinds in some geographies and near-term Q1 2026 pressure. Overall the company demonstrated resilience and multiple durable growth drivers but faces a clear set of operational and category headwinds that management expects to work through in 2026.Company Guidance
Record Full-Year Operating Income and EPS Growth
Full year reported operating income of $1.016 billion and adjusted operating income of $1.028 billion; gross profit dollars increased 2% and full-year gross margin expanded to 25.3%. Adjusted diluted EPS increased ~4.5% year-over-year.
Texture & Healthful Solutions Momentum
Seventh straight quarter of volume growth (Q4 volume +4%); full-year net sales for the segment up 1% with operating income up 16% and operating income margin of 16.9% (↑ >200 bps). Solutions business > $1 billion in revenue (~40% of the segment) with gross margins ~30–35%. Protein fortification net sales grew >40% in 2025 while production doubled and ASPs improved.
LatAm Strong Profitability and Strategic Optimization
Food & Industrial Ingredients LatAm delivered record operating income of $493 million and an operating margin of 21.1% (↑ 140 basis points). Executed network optimization in Brazil, closed Alcantara, expanded polyol production at Mogi Guaçu and repurposed grind in Mexico toward higher-margin products.
Cost Savings and Operational Improvements
Delivered $59 million of Cost2Compete run-rate savings, exceeding the $50 million target. Completed Indianapolis starch modernization to reduce modified starch production costs and debottleneck capacity; Belcamp blending center expansion increases customized solutions revenue potential by $30 million/year.
Strong Cash Generation and Shareholder Returns
Full-year cash from operations of $944 million; CapEx net of disposals $433 million. Repurchased $224 million of shares (exceeding $100 million target), returned $211 million in dividends and increased dividend per share to $0.82 (11th consecutive annual increase).
Outlook Reflects Continued Volume Growth and Profitability
2026 guidance: net sales expected up low single digits to mid-single digits; reported and adjusted operating income expected up low single digits; adjusted EPS guidance $11.00–$11.80; 2026 cash from operations expected $820M–$940M and CapEx $400M–$440M.
INGR Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
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INGR Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 03, 2026 | $117.31 | $120.41 | +2.64% |
Nov 04, 2025 | $113.28 | $106.60 | -5.90% |
Aug 01, 2025 | $129.68 | $124.59 | -3.93% |
May 06, 2025 | $130.97 | $135.68 | +3.60% |
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FAQ
When does Ingredion (INGR) report earnings?
Ingredion (INGR) is schdueled to report earning on May 06, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Ingredion (INGR) earnings time?
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What is INGR EPS forecast?
INGR EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 2.53.