$DAR

A Darling Ingredients venture shipped 314.9 million gallons of renewable fuels in three months.

Darling Ingredients' joint venture, Diamond Green Diesel (DGD), shipped 314.9 million gallons of renewable fuels in Q3 2026. DGD's Adjusted EBITDA per gallon and Darling's fiscal year 2026 guidance were not disclosed. Darling Ingredients (NYSE: DAR) will discuss Q3 results on Oct. 29, 2026.

Original reporting
Published Oct 22, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC
Analysis
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AlphAI market briefEarnings
Primary signal
$DAR
Bullish
high confidence
Mentioned
$DAR · $VLO
Relevance
7/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on stocktitan.net
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$DARBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The Q3 2026 results provide fresh financial metrics and forward guidance, offering traders actionable insight.

02

Market read

First‑report earnings and guidance for a major renewable diesel JV, likely to move both DAR and VLO stocks.

03

What to watch

Potential timing differences in diesel sales could affect Q4 results.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: ahead of Oct 28 earnings release

Background

Diamond Green Diesel is a 50/50 JV between Darling Ingredients and Valero, one of the largest renewable diesel producers.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$DARBullishHigh confidence
Context

Darling Ingredients reported Q3 2026 JV results for Diamond Green Diesel, shipping 314.9M gallons and providing FY2026 EBITDA guidance.

Expected impact

likely upside as market prices in strong Q3 results and guidance

Evidence & confidence

First‑report earnings numbers and forward guidance are fresh material for traders.

$VLOBullishHigh confidence
Context

Valero Energy, 50% partner in Diamond Green Diesel JV, is implicated in the same Q3 2026 results and guidance.

Expected impact

potential modest upside from positive JV earnings

Evidence & confidence

Valero's stake ties its outlook to the JV's results, providing new information.

Market effects

Renewable diesel sector may see increased investor interest.

U.S. energy and chemicals markets could react to the guidance.

Global biofuel supply outlook is positively reinforced.

Counterpoint

If guidance falls short of market expectations, stocks could face pressure.

Key entities

  • Darling Ingredients Inc.

    US‑listed parent of the JV.

  • Valero Energy Corporation

    US‑listed JV partner.

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