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Darling Ingredients' Q4 Earnings and Sales Surpass Estimates
DAR tops earnings and sales estimates as revenues jump 20.6% and margins expand, driven by strong Feed and Food segment gains.
Darling (DAR) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Darling (DAR) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Darling Ingredients (DAR) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
Darling Ingredients (DAR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.64 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.43 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.63 per share a year ago.
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Darling Ingredients Inc. Profile
| Food Products Industry | Consumer Staples Sector | Randall C. Stuewe Randy CEO | NYSE Exchange | 237266101 CUSIP |
| US Country | 15,500 Employees | - Last Dividend | 10 Nov 1997 Last Split | 22 Sep 1994 IPO Date |
Overview
Darling Ingredients Inc. represents a premier global developer, producer, and marketer of natural ingredients made from both edible and inedible bio-nutrients. With operations spread across North America, Europe, China, South America, and other international territories, it caters to a diverse range of industries. The company's business structure is divided into three significant segments: Feed Ingredients, Food Ingredients, and Fuel Ingredients, facilitating a broad spectrum of natural solutions designed for pharmaceutical, food, pet food, feed, industrial, fuel, bioenergy, and fertilizer sectors. Initially known as Darling International Inc., the company underwent a rebranding to Darling Ingredients Inc. in May 2014, marking a significant milestone since its foundation in 1882. With its headquarters stationed in Irving, Texas, Darling Ingredients continues to evolve and expand its eco-conscious footprint globally with its tagline of turning waste into worth.
Products and Services
- Collagen: Derived from animal by-products, collagen finds extensive applications in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics industries due to its protein-rich composition and versatility.
- Edible Fats: These fats are processed for various food industry uses, providing essential nutrition and flavors for a wide array of food products.
- Feed-Grade Fats, Animal Proteins, and Meals: Tailored to meet the nutritional requirements of animal feed, these products are critical in supporting the health and growth of livestock and pets.
- Plasma: Animal plasma is utilized in feed applications, enhancing the nutrition profile of feed products, particularly for young animals.
- Pet Food Ingredients: Specially processed ingredients that ensure high-quality nutrition for pet food formulations, catering to the health and dietary needs of domestic animals.
- Organic Fertilizers: Created from various animal by-products, these fertilizers promote sustainable agriculture by enriching the soil with natural nutrients.
- Yellow Grease and Fuel Feedstock: Utilized as biofuel components, these materials support renewable energy production, contributing to reduced environmental impact.
- Green Energy: Products and processes aimed at creating sustainable energy solutions from bio-waste, further emphasizing the company's commitment to environmental stewardship.
- Natural Casings and Hides: Essential for the food industry, particularly in the production of sausages and for leather goods, showcasing the company's versatility in product offerings.
- Used Cooking Oil and Residual Bakery Product Transformation: These materials are converted into valuable feed and fuel ingredients, demonstrating the company's innovative approach to waste recovery.
- Environmental Services: Beyond product offerings, Darling Ingredients provides essential services like grease trap collection and disposal for food service establishments, contributing to a cleaner and safer environment.
