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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 11, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
2.78Last Year’s EPS
2.87Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Negative
The call presented a mix of positive strategic momentum in higher-value areas (Texture & Healthful Solutions, solutions-led growth, strong growth in pea protein) and substantial near-term operational and financial challenges (Argo operational disruptions, margin compression, FX headwinds, and revised full-year outlook). Management has taken corrective actions and highlighted balance sheet strength and disciplined capital allocation, but the magnitude of the Q1 operating income decline and the significant Argo impact weighed heavily on results and guidance.Company Guidance
Stable Net Sales with Modest Decline
Net sales of $1.8 billion in Q1 2026, down 1% year-over-year, reflecting modest revenue resilience despite operational headwinds.
Strong Performance in Texture & Healthful Solutions
Texture & Healthful Solutions posted its eighth consecutive quarter of volume growth (volumes +2%), net sales up 2%, and operating income up ~1%, driven by solutions adoption, clean-label demand, and favorable input costs/FX in some regions.
Solutions Portfolio Momentum and Mix Improvement
Solutions continue to outpace the segment, representing ~ $1 billion (≈40% of the segment) of revenue; solutions-led selling and AI-enabled formulation work are accelerating brief-to-solution cycle time and deepening customer engagement.
Strong Growth in Healthful Ingredients
Pea protein isolate sales grew >50% in the quarter and stevia-based (clean-tasting) solutions grew ~6%, reflecting broad-based demand across branded and private-label customers for protein fortification and sugar reduction.
Operational Recovery Actions and Progress at Argo Refinery
Multidisciplinary team assembled; downstream refinery production returned to normal levels by quarter-end and management expects the corn germ processing unit to be restored in Q2, with the thermal event impact excluded from adjusted results.
Balance Sheet Strength and Continued Capital Returns
YTD cash from operations $33 million (after planned ~$205M working capital investment); invested $110M of CAPEX in Q1; continued shareholder returns via $52M dividends and $14M share repurchases; full-year cash-from-operations guidance $725M–$825M and CapEx guidance $400M–$440M.
Disciplined M&A and Investment Priorities
Management reiterated a disciplined M&A stance focused on assets that enhance Texture and Healthful Solutions capabilities and confirmed ring-fencing of innovation and solutions-related investments (including AI and R&D capabilities).
INGR Earnings History
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INGR Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 05, 2026 | $105.95 | $106.20 | +0.23% |
Feb 03, 2026 | $115.45 | $118.50 | +2.64% |
Nov 04, 2025 | $111.48 | $104.91 | -5.90% |
Aug 01, 2025 | $127.63 | $122.61 | -3.93% |
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When does Ingredion (INGR) report earnings?
Ingredion (INGR) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 11, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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INGR EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 2.78.