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Darling Ingredients (DAR)
NYSE:DAR
Earnings Data
Report Date
Mar 03, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.35Last Year’s EPS
0.63Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 9 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed picture for Darling Ingredients. The core ingredients business showed strong performance, with notable improvements in both the Feed and Food segments. However, the renewables market and DGD faced significant challenges, affecting overall profitability. The company's debt levels remain high, despite the positive outlook on production tax credits.Company Guidance
Strong Core Ingredients Business Performance
The core ingredients business reported its strongest performance in 1.5 years, driven by robust global demand and exceptional execution across all operations. Combined adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter was $245 million, with the Global Ingredients business contributing $248 million.
Improvement in Feed Segment
The Feed segment's EBITDA improved to $174 million from $132 million a year ago. Total sales were $1 billion compared to $928 million last year, with gross margins relative to sales improving to 24.3% from 21.5%.
Increase in Food Segment Performance
The Food segment's EBITDA increased to $72 million from $57 million in the third quarter of 2024, with total sales rising to $381 million from $357 million, and gross margins improving to 27.5% of sales from 23.9%.
Positive Outlook on Production Tax Credits (PTC)
The company expects to generate around $300 million in PTCs in 2025, with demand for these credits being robust as potential buyers become more familiar with the details. Darling agreed to the sale of $125 million in PTCs during the third quarter and anticipates additional sales in the fourth quarter.
DAR 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
Missed
DAR Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Oct 23, 2025 | $31.12 | $34.67 | +11.41% |
Jul 24, 2025 | $36.86 | $35.19 | -4.53% |
Apr 24, 2025 | $30.35 | $30.45 | +0.33% |
Feb 06, 2025 | $36.05 | $38.50 | +6.80% |
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FAQ
When does Darling Ingredients (DAR) report earnings?
Darling Ingredients (DAR) is schdueled to report earning on Mar 03, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is Darling Ingredients (DAR) earnings time?
Darling Ingredients (DAR) earnings time is at Mar 03, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is DAR EPS forecast?
DAR EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 0.35.