Ingredion (INGR)
NYSE:INGR
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INGR Stock Chart & Stats
$115.25
-$0.22(-0.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$115.25
-$0.22(-0.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$97.12 - $140.47
Previous CloseN/A
Volume85.80K
Average Volume (3M)848.42K
Market Cap
$6.47B
Enterprise Value$7.31B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$918.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.82B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.7
Beta0.34
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
2.78Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.86%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.54
Shares Outstanding63,059,060
10 Day Avg. Volume767,865
30 Day Avg. Volume848,421
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.65
Price to Book (P/B)1.63
Price to Sales (P/S)0.98
P/FCF Ratio13.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.13
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.02
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.15
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.31
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$115.40Price Target Upside0.13% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)10.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.25B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthIngredion's controlled leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.41 and improving) and mid‑teens ROE provide durable financial flexibility. This supports disciplined capital allocation—ongoing dividends, targeted buybacks and selective M&A—helping sustain operations and invest in higher‑value specialty growth over the next several quarters.
Solutions & Specialty MomentumRepeated volume growth in Texture & Healthful Solutions and the rising share of solutions (~$1B and ~40% of the segment) indicate structural shift to higher‑value, sticky offerings. Solutions adoption, AI‑enabled formulation and strong pea‑protein/stevia demand should support healthier margins and deeper customer relationships over the medium term.
Strategic M&A & Global ScaleProposed Tate & Lyle acquisition is a material strategic move to expand specialty ingredients, sweetening and geographic reach. If completed and integrated, expected synergies and complementary portfolios can accelerate Ingredion's transition toward higher‑margin specialty solutions and strengthen long‑term growth and competitive positioning.
Bears Say
Top-line WeaknessA near‑30% TTM revenue decline is a major structural concern: sustained top‑line weakness reduces fixed cost absorption and limits ability to sustain margins and returns. Unless volumes or higher‑value mix reaccelerate, profitability and cash generation could remain pressured over the next several quarters.
Operational Reliability Risk (Argo)The Argo refinery disruption materially hit Q1 results and margins, driving elevated maintenance, rework and logistics costs. Such operational interruptions highlight execution risk at key processing assets, can persistently compress gross margins and strain customer service until full remediation and reliability improvements are proven.
Pro Forma Leverage Rise From AcquisitionThe proposed Tate & Lyle deal would lift pro forma leverage materially, reducing financial flexibility and increasing funding costs until targeted deleveraging (to ~2.5x) is achieved. Higher leverage raises integration and execution risk, and constrains the company's ability to absorb shocks or pursue further strategic investments in the near term.
Ingredion News
INGR FAQ
What was Ingredion’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ingredion lowest stock price was $97.12 and its highest was $140.47 in the past 12 months.
What is Ingredion’s market cap?
Ingredion’s market cap is $6.47B.
When is Ingredion’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ingredion’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 60 days.
How were Ingredion’s earnings last quarter?
Ingredion released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $2.34 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.483 by -$0.143.
Is Ingredion overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ingredion’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ingredion pay dividends?
Ingredion pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.82 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.86%. See more information on Ingredion dividends here
What is Ingredion’s EPS estimate?
Ingredion’s EPS estimate is 2.78.
How many shares outstanding does Ingredion have?
Ingredion has 63,059,060 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ingredion’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ingredion reported an EPS of $2.34 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $2.483. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.234%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ingredion?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in INGR
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Ingredion Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$115.40 (0.13% Upside)
$115.40 (0.13% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
INGR Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 220.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $49.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.7%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 79%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-24.17%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
15.57%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ingredion
Ingredion Incorporated, along with its affiliated entities, specializes in the global production and sale of starches and sweeteners, catering to a diverse range of industries. The company's operations are strategically organized into four geographical segments: North America, South America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Its extensive product portfolio includes a variety of sweetener solutions such as glucose, high maltose, and high fructose corn syrups, as well as caramel colors, dextrose, polyols, maltodextrins, and glucose syrup solids. Beyond sweeteners, Ingredion also provides food-grade and industrial starches, biomaterials, and key nutrition ingredients. The company further offers specific corn-derived products like edible corn oil, and refined corn oil supplied to manufacturers of cooking oils, margarine, salad dressings, shortening, and mayonnaise. It also produces corn gluten feed, a protein source for poultry, pet food, and aquaculture. Additionally, Ingredion processes fruit and vegetable products, delivering concentrates, purees, essences, pulse proteins, and hydrocolloid systems and blends. These ingredients are predominantly extracted from corn, alongside other starch-rich raw materials such as tapioca, potatoes, and rice. Ingredion's primary clientele hails from the food, beverage, brewing, and animal nutrition sectors. Established in 1906, the firm was initially known as Corn Products International, Inc., before officially rebranding to Ingredion Incorporated in June 2012. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Westchester, Illinois.
INGR Company Deck
INGR Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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.View all INGR earnings summariesINGR Net sales Breakdown
63.58% North America
13.35% APAC
13.01% South America
10.06% EMEA
INGR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$115.40
▲(0.13% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.94% Insiders
26.75% Mutual Funds
22.19% Other Institutional Investors
15.80% Public Companies and
Individual Investors