Darling Ingred Stock Price, News & Analysis

Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) announced that Kerry Courchaine, its Director of Technical Services Quality Assurance, has joined the National FFA Foundation Sponsors Board. Courchaine's involvement will focus on fundraising initiatives for FFA, which has over 730,000 members across the U.S. and territories. With a background in Animal Science and experience in the agriculture industry, Courchaine aims to support young agriculturists. The announcement precedes the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo, where Darling will participate with a dedicated booth to engage with attendees.

Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) has promoted Sandy Dudley to Executive Vice President of Renewables and U.S. Specialty Operations. In her new role, Ms. Dudley will oversee the company's renewable fuel strategy and U.S. Specialty Operations, which include various nutrient production for wet pet food and organic fertilizers. Her experience is expected to drive growth, particularly in restaurant services that integrate with Diamond Green Diesel, the joint venture focusing on renewable diesel production.

Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) announced the restart of its joint venture, Diamond Green Diesel (DGD), in Norco, Louisiana, with normal operations expected soon. The DGD facility, which produces renewable diesel, has a 400 million gallon expansion project on track to be operational by mid-Q4 2021. Currently, the plant generates approximately 290 million gallons of renewable diesel annually, contributing to a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by up to 85% compared to fossil fuels. Darling is recognized as a leading producer of sustainable ingredients.

Darling Ingredients (NYSE: DAR) reported a strong second quarter in 2021 with net income reaching $196.6 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, on net sales of $1.2 billion, a significant increase from $848.7 million in the same period last year. The company achieved a record adjusted EBITDA of $353.7 million, driven by its Global Ingredients business and the renewable diesel JV, DGD, which contributed $132 million. Darling increased its full-year EBITDA guidance to $1.275 billion.

Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) will conduct a conference call on August 11, 2021, to discuss its Q2 2021 financial results. The call, hosted by CEO Randall Stuewe and CFO Brad Phillips, starts at 9:00 a.m. ET. A slide presentation will complement their remarks, available on the investor relations section of the company's website. The related press release will be issued post-market on August 10, 2021. Participants can pre-register for the call, or dial in using provided numbers. Replay access will be available until August 18, 2021.

Darling Ingredients' Sonac Functional Products has inaugurated a new facility, the Sonac Product and Application Research Center (SPARC), in the Netherlands on July 22, 2021. This advanced center aims to support clients in developing innovative meat and savory products by experimenting with Sonac's QRange animal proteins. SPARC features industrial-grade equipment for large-scale testing, allowing food professionals to enhance their recipes. The facility promotes collaboration and sustainable product development, reflecting Darling's commitment to producing reliable ingredients from animal sources.

Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) has appointed Enderson Guimaraes as an independent director on its Board and Audit Committee, effective immediately. This increases the total number of board members to ten. Guimaraes has extensive global experience, previously serving in key roles at PepsiCo and Laureate Education. Chairman and CEO Randall C. Stuewe expressed enthusiasm about Guimaraes' appointment, highlighting his robust skill set and experience in supporting the company's growth strategy.