Davis Selected Advisers Increases Stake in Darling Ingredients

Investment firm raises position in food processing and recycling company by 0.4% in third quarter

Mar. 19, 2026 at 9:14am

Davis Selected Advisers, a major institutional investor, increased its stake in Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE:DAR) by 0.4% during the third quarter of 2025, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns approximately 2.45 million shares of the company, valued at around $75.75 million, making it one of Darling's largest shareholders.

Why it matters

Darling Ingredients is a leading global player in converting food and agricultural waste streams into sustainable products like animal feed, renewable fuels, and specialty ingredients. As a long-term investor, Davis Selected Advisers' increased stake signals confidence in Darling's business model and growth prospects within the circular economy.

The details

According to the filing, Davis Selected Advisers purchased an additional 10,370 shares of Darling Ingredients during the third quarter, bringing its total position to approximately 1.55% of the company's outstanding stock. Darling Ingredients produces a range of products from recycled animal fats, used cooking oils, and other byproducts, serving customers in the feed, fuel, food, and specialty ingredients markets.

  • The increased stake was reported in Davis Selected Advisers' 13F filing for the third quarter of 2025.

The players

Davis Selected Advisers

A major institutional investment firm that manages over $75 billion in assets.

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

Davis Selected Advisers' increased stake in Darling Ingredients underscores the investment firm's confidence in the company's ability to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable, circular economy solutions in the food, agriculture, and energy sectors.