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UBS reiterates Darling Ingredients stock rating on Q3 estimates

UBS maintained a Buy rating and $88 price target for Darling Ingredients (DAR), citing undervaluation and adjusted Q3 2026 EBITDA estimates. DAR's stock has risen 101% in the past year, trading at $61.26. UBS expects lower DGD utilization and adjusted segment earnings. DAR's Q2 2026 EPS beat estimates, but revenue missed. Moody's affirmed DAR's Ba1 rating with a stable outlook.

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Published Oct 6, 2026, 2:08 PM UTC
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Primary signal
$DAR
Bullish
high confidence
Mentioned
$DAR
Relevance
6/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$DARBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The rating upgrade and higher target may attract new buying, but revenue shortfall and commodity price volatility remain risks.

02

Market read

Analyst upgrade with fresh earnings guidance offers a near‑term trading catalyst for DAR.

03

What to watch

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

Relevance 6/10Novelty 6/10Timing: today

Background

UBS provided an updated earnings estimate and price target for Darling Ingredients, noting improved segment performance and a stronger renewable diesel market.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$DARBullishHigh confidence
Context

UBS reiterated a Buy rating and raised the price target to $88 while updating Q3 2026 EBITDA estimate to $553 million.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as investors price in the higher target and improved earnings outlook

Evidence & confidence

Analyst upgrade with a concrete price target and fresh earnings estimate provides a clear catalyst for buying interest.

Market effects

Sector

Boosts sentiment for the renewable fuels and specialty chemicals sector as higher fat prices and biofuel demand improve outlook.

Regional

U.S. market may see modest buying in related biofuel and waste‑to‑energy stocks.

Global

Limited to investors tracking ESG‑focused commodity processors.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The revenue miss and reliance on volatile biofuel markets could limit upside despite the higher target.

Key entities

  • company
    Darling Ingredients

    U.S. specialty chemicals and renewable fuels producer (ticker DAR).

  • analyst
    UBS

    Investment bank that issued the rating and target.

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