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Randall C. Stuewe, Chairman and CEO of Darling Ingredients Inc (NYSE:DAR), a $4.9 billion market cap company trading at a relatively high P/E multiple of 47x, sold a total of 62,500 shares of common stock for approximately $1.94 million, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The sales occurred in two separate transactions. On August 15, 2025, Stuewe sold 27,500 shares in multiple trades at prices ranging from $31.10 to $31.26, with a weighted average sale price of $31.17. Then, on August 18, 2025, he sold 35,000 shares in multiple trades at prices ranging from $30.81 to $31.04, with a weighted average sale price of $30.92. The stock has underperformed recently, with a -22% return over the past year.
Following these transactions, Stuewe directly owns 781,437 shares of Darling Ingredients Inc. While the company maintains strong liquidity with current assets exceeding short-term obligations, analysts have set price targets ranging from $34 to $60. InvestingPro subscribers can access additional insights, including 8 more key tips and a comprehensive analysis of the company’s financial health.
In other recent news, Darling Ingredients reported disappointing financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with earnings per share at $0.08, significantly missing the forecasted $0.30. Revenue for the quarter was $1.19 billion, falling short of the projected $1.49 billion. Following these results, Baird downgraded Darling Ingredients’ stock rating from Outperform to Neutral, also reducing its price target from $40.00 to $36.00. The downgrade was influenced by concerns in the Renewable Identification Number (RIN) market and the company’s quarterly performance, which did not meet expectations.
On a different note, Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James reiterated its Strong Buy rating for Darling Ingredients, maintaining a $60.00 price target. The firm highlighted the company’s long-term advantages in sustainable fuels, emphasizing the strategic integration value of its legacy Feed and Food business lines. Raymond James also pointed out Darling Ingredients’ first-mover advantage in the renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel markets through its Diamond Green Diesel joint venture. These developments present a varied outlook for Darling Ingredients, reflecting both challenges and strategic advantages in the current market environment.
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