DARLING INGREDIENTS INC (DAR) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NYSE:DAR • US2372661015
52.91 USD
-0.29 (-0.55%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
52.91 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:10:32 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for DARLING INGREDIENTS INC (DAR).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$62.70
+ 18.51% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateApr 22, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$0.53
Revenue Estimate1.565B
ChartMill Buy Consensus
85.26%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$62.70
Upside
+ 18.51%
From current price of $52.91 to mean target of $62.70, Based on 19 analyst forecasts
Low
$46.09
Median
$63.75
High
$73.50
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
25.86%
3 Months
28.87%
Price Target Summary
19 analysts have analysed DAR and the average price target is 62.7 USD. This implies a price increase of 18.51% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 52.91.
The average price target has been revised upward by 28.87% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
85.26%
DAR was analyzed by 19 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 85. So analysts seem to be very confident about DAR.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
DAR was analyzed by 19 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-02-13 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2026-02-13 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2026-01-21 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2026-01-12 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-12-02 | TD Cowen | Upgrade | Hold -> Buy |
| 2025-10-24 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-10-24 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-08 | B of A Securities | Initiate | Buy |
| 2025-10-08 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-07-28 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-07-25 | Baird | Downgrade | Outperform -> Neutral |
| 2025-07-07 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-04-25 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-04-15 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-04-15 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-01-29 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-01-23 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterate | Overweight |
| 2024-10-30 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2024-10-25 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2024-10-11 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2024-10-07 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2024-09-13 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2024-07-26 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2024-07-12 | ScotiaBank | Maintains | Sector Outperform -> Sector Outperform |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateApr 22, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$0.53
Revenue Estimate1.565B
Revenue Q2Q13.36%
EPS Q2Q433.99%
Number of Analysts14
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
-0.13%
Revenue (3 Months)
0.26%
EPS (1 Month)
20.92%
EPS (3 Months)
21.84%
Next Earnings Summary
DAR is expected to report earnings on 4/22/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 0.53 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 1.56B USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised upward by 0.26% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 6.788B 3.92% | 5.715B -15.81% | 6.136B 7.36% | 6.441B 4.97% | 6.614B 2.69% | 7.014B 6.05% | N/A | N/A | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 1.102B 0.87% | 785.733M -28.73% | N/A 21.55% | 1.426B 49.31% | 1.541B 8.06% | 1.793B 16.35% | 1.963B 9.48% | N/A | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 600.471M -14.01% | 281.908M -53.05% | 413.796M 46.78% | 695.9M 68.17% | 848.49M 21.93% | 954.87M 12.54% | N/A | N/A | |
| Operating Margin | 8.85% | 4.93% | 6.74% | 10.80% | 12.83% | 13.61% | N/A | N/A | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 3.94 -12.44% | 1.73 -56.09% | 0.41 -76.30% | 2.52 513.98% | 3.31 31.30% | 3.87 17.04% | 5.71 47.52% | 6.67 16.81% |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | Q1 / 28 | Q2 / 28 | Q3 / 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 0.53 433.99% | 0.70 596.16% | 0.70 479.28% | 0.83 137.46% | 0.74 38.16% | 0.82 17.61% | 0.92 32.99% | 0.93 12.41% | 0.97 31.74% | 1.06 29.15% | 1.25 35.47% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 1.565B 13.36% | 1.623B 9.55% | 1.583B 1.22% | 1.58B -7.59% | 1.581B 1.02% | 1.62B -0.18% | 1.627B 2.78% | 1.621B 2.59% | 1.637B 3.54% | 1.644B 1.48% | 1.648B 1.29% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | 324.95M 71.21% | 345.72M 4.23% | 324.85M -34.02% | 344.69M 23.01% | 323.41M -0.47% | 330.58M -4.38% | 339.97M 4.65% | 351.27M 1.91% | 355.22M 9.84% | 370.37M 12.04% | 401.07M 17.97% |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 146.16M 121.59% | 180.41M 107.88% | 175.98M 42.67% | 188.66M 37.01% | 185.64M 27.01% | 196.77M 9.07% | 193.26M 9.82% | 206.85M 9.64% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
111.31%
EPS Next 5 Year
74.67%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
5.23%
Revenue Next 5 Year
N/A
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
79.30%
EBIT Next 5 Year
58.49%
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC / DAR Forecast FAQ
What is the price target for DAR stock?
19 analysts have analysed DAR and the average price target is 62.7 USD. This implies a price increase of 18.51% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 52.91.
Can you provide the upcoming earnings date for DARLING INGREDIENTS INC?
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC (DAR) will report earnings on 2026-04-22, after the market close.
Can you provide the consensus estimates for DARLING INGREDIENTS INC next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of DARLING INGREDIENTS INC (DAR) is 0.53 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 1.56B USD.
How many analysts have analysed DARLING INGREDIENTS INC (DAR)?
The number of analysts covering DARLING INGREDIENTS INC (DAR) is 19.