Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC Boosts Darling Ingredients Stake

Investment firm increases ownership in food and fuel ingredients company by 6%

Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:34am

Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC, a major institutional investor, has increased its stake in Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) by 6% in the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 5,122,104 shares, or 3.24% of the company's outstanding stock, valued at $158.1 million.

Why it matters

Darling Ingredients is a leading producer of sustainable food, feed, and fuel ingredients from recycled animal byproducts and used cooking oil. The company's stock has seen strong performance recently, and this increased investment by a major institutional player signals confidence in the company's growth potential.

The details

According to the SEC filing, Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss purchased an additional 287,665 shares of Darling Ingredients in the third quarter, bringing its total ownership to over 5.1 million shares. This represents a 6% increase in the firm's stake in the company. Darling Ingredients has seen its stock price rise over 40% in the past year as demand for its sustainable ingredients has grown.

  • Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC increased its stake in Darling Ingredients in the 3rd quarter of 2026.

The players

Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC

A major institutional investment firm that has increased its ownership in Darling Ingredients to over 5.1 million shares, or 3.24% of the company.

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

Darling Ingredients' growth in the sustainable ingredients market has attracted increased investment from major institutional players like Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss, signaling confidence in the company's long-term prospects.