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Darling Ingredients (DAR) Chairman and CEO Randall Stuewe Sells

Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR) Chairman and CEO Randall Stuewe sold 5,000 shares at $68.20 each on September 2, 2026, per an SEC filing. He now owns 1,133,467 shares. Over the past year, Stuewe sold 35,000 shares with no purchases. The stock trades at a P/E of 17.57, higher than the industry median but lower than its historical median. GuruFocus values the stock at $42.36, suggesting it is significantly overvalued.

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Published Sep 5, 2026, 6:36 AM UTC
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Primary signal
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Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
4/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$DARBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The insider sale adds a negative data point to an already overvalued stock, potentially prompting short‑term price adjustments.

02

Market read

Insider selling by the CEO may influence short‑term trading decisions for DAR.

03

What to watch

Recent valuation metrics suggest the stock is overvalued, which may attract value‑oriented buyers despite the insider sale.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: reported Sep 5 2026

Background

Darling Ingredients (DAR) is a global producer of bio‑based feed, food, and fuel ingredients, recently noted for its renewable diesel joint venture.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$DARBearishMedium confidence
Context

CEO Randall Stuewe sold 5,000 shares at $68.20, a $341,000 transaction disclosed on Sep 2 2026.

Expected impact

Potential short‑term downside pressure of 1‑2% as investors digest the sale.

Evidence & confidence

C‑suite insider selling, especially without any concurrent buying, often precedes modest price weakness, though the amount is relatively small for a mid‑cap.

Market effects

Sector

Highlights cautious sentiment in the specialty ingredients and renewable fuels sector.

Regional

Limited to U.S. investors; no broader regional effect.

Global

Minimal global impact; only relevant to DAR shareholders.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be unrelated to valuation concerns, reflecting personal liquidity needs rather than company outlook.

Key entities

  • Executive
    Randall Stuewe

    Chairman and CEO of Darling Ingredients

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