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Why Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) stock moved

Updated Aug 6, 2026

Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) shares fell 3.9% to $57.80 as of August 6, 2026, a moderate decline from the prior close of $60.15. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for DAR. The move is tied to price move down. Below, we break down what changed for DAR, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.

What happened

DAR fell 3.9% to $57.80

DAR fell 3.9% in its latest session, moving from $60.15 to $57.80.

Material / EarningsLow confidence
Rel. volume
0.7×
Below Avg
Vs peers
No comparable peers
Market cap
$9.2B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$65
+13.0% vs price
Price chart
Jul 6 – Aug 5
EEFEEVVVVVV$58$61$65Jul 6Jul 14Jul 21Jul 29Aug 5
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for Darling Ingredients Inc. investors

For Darling Ingredients Inc. investors, the recent signals are mixed, leaving the near-term picture neutral / mixed. On the constructive side: Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) moved +1.36% from $63.91 to $64.78 on 2026-07-22, reaching a new 30-day high; Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) moved +0.65% from $63.50 to $63.91 on July 21, 2026, reaching a new 30-day high. Weighing against that: Material negative event; Negative session, down 3.9%. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $65.29, implying +13.0% upside from $57.80. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (50/100). With earnings roughly 77 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.

DAR price reaction

DAR last traded at $57.80, down $2.35 (-3.91%) from the previous close of $60.15. The session traded on 0.7× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $57.80 and $64.78, and it currently sits about 0% of the way up that band.

Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR)

The consensus analyst price target on Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) is $65.29, 13.0% above the recent $57.80. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on DAR line up.

The bullish case

  • Wall Street's consensus price target of $65.29 implies +13.0% upside from $57.80.
  • The Street's most bullish target is $75.00 (+29.8%).
  • Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) moved +1.36% from $63.91 to $64.78 on 2026-07-22, reaching a new 30-day high.

The bearish case

  • The most bearish analyst target is $57.00 (-1.4%).
  • Material negative event.
  • Negative session, down 3.9%.
Bull vs bear balanceNeutral / Mixed
BearishNeutralBullish

Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is roughly balanced, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.

Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Aug 5, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.

Analyst expectations
Consensus target: $65+13.0%
Piper Sandler maintained Overweight · 2024-10-11
SEC filings watch
8-K2026-07-30
Material event — review for impact
high
8-K2026-05-11
Material event — review for impact
high
10-Q2026-05-08
Quarterly financial results
medium
8-K2026-05-08
Material event — review for impact
high
Peer context
DAR-3.9%

Previous notable changes for DAR

Material / Earnings2026-07-30+4.1%
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) reported Q2 FY2026 EPS of $2.41 vs. consensus estimate of $1.40, beating by 72.1%.
Filings2026-07-30+4.1%
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) filed a new 8-K on July 30, 2026. The specific content of the filing was not detailed in available sources.
Material / Earnings2026-07-28-3.5%
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) moved -2.78% from $60.09 to $58.42 on 2026-07-28. We checked news, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was 1.4x the 5-day average, modestly elevated, ahead of earnings scheduled for 2026-07-30 with a consensus EPS estimate of $1.26.
Material / Earnings2026-07-23-2.1%
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) moved -2.66% from $65.14 to $63.40 on 2026-07-23. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average, suggesting the move was not driven by unusual trading activity.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-10-22 (est.)
in 77 days
Earnings Release
2026-10-22
High impact
Thesis shift
Neutral / Mixed
bearish signal
Risk level
Low
from change events

Frequently asked questions about DAR

Why did Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) stock move?

DAR fell 3.9% to $57.80. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.

How much did DAR stock fall?

DAR lost 3.91% ($2.35) versus the prior close of $60.15, last trading at $57.80 on 0.7× average volume.

When is Darling Ingredients Inc.'s next earnings date?

DAR's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-10-22 — about 77 days away.

What is the analyst price target for DAR?

The consensus analyst price target for DAR is $65.29, about 13.0% above the current $57.80. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 0 maintains, and 0 downgrades.

How BestStocks tracks DAR

This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after price move down was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 14 tracked change events for DAR, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of August 6, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.

Data sources
FMP real-time & historical price dataFMP earnings & estimatesSEC EDGAR filingsAnalyst ratings & price targets (FMP)Earnings calendar (FMP)
Educational research tool — not personalized investment advice. Data may be delayed.