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Darling Ingredients Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $79.07, Implies 35% Upside

Less than 1 min read According to estimates from 14 analysts, Darling Ingredients Inc. stock's average price target has risen from $78.29 to $79.07, with forecasts ranging from $62 to $100 per share Based on the Jul. 29 closing price, the updated target implies approximately 35% potential upside Consensus rating remains at “Buy” across 15 covering analysts, with 14 Buys, 1 Holds and 0 Sells Explore more price target data and ratings for Darling Ingredients Inc.

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Published Jul 30, 2026, 10:20 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$DARBullishLow
01

Why it matters

Consensus target increased slightly and the rating remains “Buy,” which is incremental sentiment support but not a standalone catalyst.

02

Market read

Traders may view the target lift as mild bullish sentiment, but the lack of new company fundamentals limits trading edge.

03

What to watch

The article provides no thesis for the target change, no changes to earnings estimates, and no mention of revisions to near-term guidance or margins.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 3/10Timing: after-hours/late day (published 2026-07-30 22:20 UTC)

Background

The piece summarizes FactSet consensus analyst estimates for Darling Ingredients’ 12-month price target and rating distribution.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$DARBullishMedium confidence
Context

Darling Ingredients’ average 12-month analyst price target rose from $78.29 to $79.07, implying about 35% upside from the Jul. 29 close.

Expected impact

Modest upward bias possible if traders treat the target lift as incremental bullishness; likely limited follow-through without new operating or guidance data.

Evidence & confidence

The only disclosed change is the FactSet-derived consensus target and unchanged “Buy” rating mix, with no new earnings, guidance, or company-specific catalyst.

Market effects

Sector

Limited sector read-through because the update is purely analyst-target related with no new industry datapoint.

Regional

None indicated.

Global

None indicated.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

A higher average target can reflect model recalibration rather than improved fundamentals, so it may not sustain price action.

Key entities

  • public_company
    Darling Ingredients Inc.

    Subject of the article; consensus 12-month price target raised to $79.07 and implied upside cited.

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