Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR)
Darling Ingredients Inc. is a global leader in the development of sustainable ingredients derived from bio-based materials, operating within the food, feed, and renewable energy sectors. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, the company is led by CEO Randall Stuewe. Darling’s mission focuses on converting waste streams into valuable products, supporting circular economy principles. DAR stock represents exposure to sustainability-driven industrial processing and renewable inputs.
The company operates through three primary segments: Feed Ingredients, Food Ingredients, and Fuel Ingredients. Darling collects and processes animal by-products and used cooking oils, transforming them into proteins, fats, specialty ingredients, and renewable fuels. Its joint venture in renewable diesel positions the company at the intersection of traditional agriculture and clean energy markets. Continued investment in processing capacity, logistics efficiency, and sustainability initiatives underpins long-term growth.
Darling Ingredients is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol DAR. DAR stock price is influenced by commodity prices, renewable fuel policy, and global demand for sustainable inputs. Investors tracking Darling Ingredients stock often view it as a structural sustainability play.