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UBS raises Darling Ingredients stock price target on strong earnings

UBS raised Darling Ingredients' (DAR) price target to $88 from $78, citing strong Q2 2026 earnings with adjusted EBITDA of $742M. The company's shares have surged over 100% in the past year. Moody's affirmed its Ba1 rating with a stable outlook, noting improved earnings and credit metrics. Analysts expect continued strength in EBITDA and free cash flow.

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Published Sep 22, 2026, 11:01 AM UTC
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Primary signal
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Bullish
medium confidence
Mentioned
$DAR
Relevance
6/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$DARBullishMed
01

Why it matters

Analyst upgrade likely to attract buying interest and support price gains.

02

Market read

The new target may drive short‑term buying pressure and influence sector peers.

03

What to watch

Potential regulatory changes in renewable diesel subsidies could affect future margins.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 6/10Timing: published today

Background

UBS upgraded Darling Ingredients after its Q2 2026 earnings beat EPS estimates, though revenue fell short of forecasts.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$DARBullishMedium confidence
Context

UBS raised its price target on Darling Ingredients to $88 from $78, citing record Q2 earnings and improved leverage.

Expected impact

Potential price appreciation toward the new $88 target.

Evidence & confidence

The price target increase reflects confidence in earnings momentum and balance sheet improvement.

Market effects

Sector

Positive signal for the renewable fuels and waste oil processing sector.

Regional

May boost investor sentiment toward US mid‑cap industrials.

Global

Limited to investors tracking ESG‑linked commodity processors.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The price target raise may be premature given revenue miss versus estimates.

Key entities

  • Company
    Darling Ingredients Inc.

    Renewable fuels and waste oil processor.

  • Analyst
    UBS

    Investment bank providing the price target raise.

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