Darling Ingredients Sees Institutional Investor Sell-Off

Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC reduces stake in the food processing company

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC, a major institutional investor, lowered its position in Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE:DAR) by 1.6% in the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 3,633,119 shares of the company's stock, valued at $112,154,000 as of the end of the quarter.

Why it matters

Darling Ingredients is a leading global company in the food processing and recycling industry, converting edible and inedible bio-nutrient streams into sustainable products. Institutional investor activity can signal broader market sentiment and trends around the company's performance and outlook.

The details

Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC sold 60,016 shares of Darling Ingredients in the third quarter, reducing its total stake to 2.30% of the company's outstanding shares. Several other hedge funds and institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in Darling Ingredients in recent quarters.

  • Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC lowered its position in Darling Ingredients in the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC

A major institutional investor that lowered its stake in Darling Ingredients in the third quarter.

Darling Ingredients Inc.

A global leader in converting edible and inedible bio-nutrient streams into sustainable food, feed ingredients, renewable fuels and specialty products.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC's position in Darling Ingredients could signal broader market uncertainty or a shift in investment strategy, though the company remains a major player in the food processing and recycling industry.