DAR
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
FATS & OILS
DARLING INGREDIENTS (DAR) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$51.57
-0.96 (-1.83%)
▼
5d:
-3.82%
30d:
-15.54%
90d:
-18.7%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
BUY
MODERATE Confidence (91%)
Quality Score
57/100
Position
OVERSOLD
30-Day Fair Range
$53.58 – $61.57
Position: OVERSOLD
Forward P/E & Valuation
8.0x
CHEAP
vs 12.8x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$81.83
+58.7% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$49.78 / $58.02
Trend: Downtrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: DAR shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 14.6% decline. Moderate conviction.
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Interactive Price Chart (1 Month)
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$80.08
Based on -0.6% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$49.72
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 12.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: DAR is currently trading at $51.57, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $53.58 to $61.57. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 8.0) compared to its historical average (12.8). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 14.6% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 1291.7% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DAR is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $49.78, while resistance sits at $58.02.
Market Sentiment: DAR scores 68/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $81.83 (+58.7%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DAR is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $49.78, while resistance sits at $58.02.
Market Sentiment: DAR scores 68/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $81.83 (+58.7%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$53.58 -
$61.57
Company Quality Score
57/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
90.5%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$53.58 -
$61.57
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support Level
$49.78
Resistance Level
$58.02
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Nov 10, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (68/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 58.7% below Wall St target ($81.83)
- BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 68/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
7.98
Wall Street Target
$81.83
(+58.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
14.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
1291.7%
Profit Margin
12.5%
Valuation Discount vs History
-14.6% cheaper
PE vs Historical
8.0 vs 12.8
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-14.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$46.41
(-10%)
2-Year Target
$41.77
(-19%)
3-Year Target
$37.59
(-27%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 8→13)
$60.32
(+17%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: -5.2%)
$109.51
(+112%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 8.0, Growth: -5.2%)
$43.99
(-15%)
Bear:
(PE: 6.8, Growth: -5.2%)
$37.39
(-28%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (10x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (8x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 9.99 | Current EPS (TTM): $5.26
Bull Case
$71.02
(+38%)
Analyst growth 22.9%, PE expands to 11.0
Base Case
$64.56
(+25%)
Market implied 22.9%, PE stable at 10.0
Bear Case
$35.72
(-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 8.5
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 8.0 to 12.8
Stabilization Target:
$82.75
(+60.5%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+60.5%
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Bullish
2 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bearish
StockTwits Volume
1 msgs
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Last Tracked
Nov 6, 2026
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Bullish sentiment towards $DAR
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