Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) Stock Forecast
DAR analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.75 / 5 from 12 analysts
- Price target
- $82.08 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +33.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $1.89
- 52-week range
- $30.56 – $68.34
DAR analyst ratings
12 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
DAR price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
DAR earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.82 | $1.61 | $2.08 | $0.16 | +1,038.3% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.04 | $6.13 | $7.66 | $0.97 | +629.1% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.24 | $5.16 | $7.36 | $7.04 | −11.4% | 8 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
DAR revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.77B | $1.69B | $1.84B | +13.4% | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $6.83B | $6.64B | $6.97B | +11.2% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $7.08B | $6.73B | $7.34B | +3.7% | 9 |
DAR EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
DAR revenue: reported and forecast
DAR EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.21 | $1.75 | $1.88 | $1.82 | $1.82 | +49.6% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.62 | $6.42 | $6.82 | $6.82 | $7.04 | +52.3% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.09 | $5.75 | $6.28 | $6.28 | $6.24 | +22.5% | 3 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
DAR earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; DAR beat in 5 of 12.
What analysts expect from DAR
12 analysts cover Darling Ingredients; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.75 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $82.08, 33.8% above the latest close of $61.36. Analysts expect earnings of $7.04 per share for 2026, +629.1% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $6.24 per share on revenue of $7.1 billion. Darling Ingredients beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.
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DAR forecast FAQ
What is Darling Ingredients's price target?
The average analyst price target for Darling Ingredients is $82.08, 33.8% above the latest close of $61.36.
Is Darling Ingredients a buy, hold or sell?
Of 12 analysts covering Darling Ingredients, 10 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Darling Ingredients's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $7.04 per share for 2026 (range $6.13 to $7.66); for 2027 the estimate is $6.24.
What is Darling Ingredients's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $6.8 billion, growth of 11.2%; for 2027 it is $7.1 billion.
When does Darling Ingredients report earnings?
Darling Ingredients is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.89.
Does Darling Ingredients usually beat earnings estimates?
Darling Ingredients reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.