Analysts Set Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE:DAR) PT at $55.60

Darling Ingredients stock earns 'Moderate Buy' rating from analysts with average price target of $57.90

Mar. 27, 2026 at 9:40am

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Shares of Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE:DAR) have earned a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating from 13 research firms covering the company, with an average 12-month price target of $57.90. The stock has seen a number of analyst reports in recent months, with some firms raising their price targets and others downgrading the stock.

Why it matters

Darling Ingredients is a major player in the animal rendering and by-product recycling industry, converting edible and inedible bio-nutrient streams into sustainable food, feed ingredients, renewable fuels and specialty products. Analyst sentiment and price targets can provide insight into the company's performance and future prospects.

The details

Several analysts have issued reports on Darling Ingredients stock in recent months. Scotiabank reiterated an 'outperform' rating and $61 price target, while Jefferies Financial Group restated a 'buy' rating and $66 target. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its price target from $59 to $69 and maintained an 'overweight' rating. However, Wall Street Zen downgraded the stock from 'buy' to 'hold'.

  • The average 12-month price target among analysts is $57.90.
  • The reports were issued in the past few months, with the most recent coming on March 22, 2026.

The players

Darling Ingredients Inc.

A global leader in converting edible and inedible bio-nutrient streams into sustainable food, feed ingredients, renewable fuels and specialty products. Founded in 1882 and headquartered in Irving, Texas.

Scotiabank

A Canadian multinational bank that issued an 'outperform' rating and $61 price target on Darling Ingredients.

Jefferies Financial Group

An American global investment banking firm that reiterated a 'buy' rating and $66 price target on Darling Ingredients.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

A multinational investment bank that raised its price target on Darling Ingredients from $59 to $69 and maintained an 'overweight' rating.

Wall Street Zen

A research firm that downgraded Darling Ingredients from 'buy' to 'hold' rating.

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The takeaway

Analyst sentiment on Darling Ingredients remains generally positive, with the majority of firms covering the stock issuing 'buy' or 'outperform' ratings. The range of price targets suggests the stock has further upside potential, though one firm has recently downgraded it. Overall, the company's leadership position in the animal rendering and recycling industry appears to be viewed favorably by the analyst community.