Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 14, 2026, DAR is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4004 stocks scored that day.
Darling Ingredients Inc. is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $9.96B.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for DAR is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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How DAR ranks among 4004 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Fats & Oils peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | DAR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $9.96B | – |
| P/B Ratio | 1.90x | – |
| EPS | $2.72 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $33.24 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $41.50 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | DAR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 11.4% | – |
| ROA | 5.4% | – |
| ROIC | 9.7% | – |
| Gross Margin | 26.3% | – |
| Operating Margin | 14.5% | – |
| Net Margin | 9.1% | – |
| EBT Margin | 11.3% | – |
| Tax Rate | 18.4% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | DAR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.56x | – |
| Quick Ratio | 1.03x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 1.08x | – |
| Financial Leverage | 2.09x | – |
| Interest Coverage | 8.6x | – |
| Working Capital | $634M | – |
Cash Flow
| Metric | DAR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.35B | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | 64.1% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | DAR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.60x | – |
| Inventory Turnover | 8.0x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 2.3x | – |
| Days Inventory | 46 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | DAR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $6.55B | – |
| Operating Income | $951M | – |
| Net Income | $597M | – |
| SG&A Expense | $592M | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $4.82B | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | DAR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 158M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.76B | 16.0% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $161M | 1.5% of assets |
| Inventory | $605M | 5.5% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $5.68B | 51.7% of assets |
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Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Darling Ingredients Inc. (Fats & Oils): 4 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) stock forecast?
On Oct. 14, 2026, DAR is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4004 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Darling Ingredients Inc. stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for DAR is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Darling Ingredients Inc. forecasts updated?
Darling Ingredients Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Darling Ingredients Inc.'s industry peers?
4 issuers in our coverage, DAR included, share the SEC industry code Fats & Oils. The largest are: Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM), South Dakota Soybean Processors Llc (SDSYA), Australian Oilseeds Holdings Ltd (COOT).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.