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Darling Ingredients Q4 2025 earnings summary

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Q4 2025 earnings summary12 Feb, 2026

Executive summary

  • Q4 and FY2025 delivered strong sales and EBITDA growth, with Q4 net sales up 20.6% to $1.7B and gross margin improving to 25.1%, despite significant restructuring and asset impairment charges of $58M that reduced net income.

  • Operational excellence, portfolio optimization, and debt reduction remained key priorities, positioning for future growth.

  • Strategic acquisition in Brazil and advancement of a food segment JV are expected to drive synergies and higher-value product growth.

  • Monetization of $255M in Production Tax Credit sales enhanced cash generation and supported deleveraging.

Financial highlights

  • Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $336.1M, up 16.1% YoY; FY2025 combined adjusted EBITDA was $1.03B, down from $1.08B in 2024.

  • Q4 net income was $56.9M ($0.35/diluted share), down from $101.9M ($0.63/share) YoY, mainly due to restructuring charges.

  • Q4 net sales were $1.7B, up from $1.4B YoY; FY2025 net sales reached $6.1B, up from $5.7B.

  • Gross margin improved to 25.1% in Q4 from 23.5% YoY; FY gross margin was 24.0%.

  • Year-end net debt was $3.8B, with leverage ratio improving to 2.9x from 3.9x YoY.

Outlook and guidance

  • Q1 2026 core ingredients adjusted EBITDA is expected at $240M–$250M, reflecting seasonal softness and weather impacts.

  • DGD Q1 2026 production estimated at 260M gallons with improved margins; volumes expected to ramp up post-RVO clarity.

  • Positive demand trends and policy tailwinds anticipated to support growth through 2026.

  • Market for PTC sales is maturing, with continued monetization expected.

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Darling Ingredients Inc. develops, produces, and sells natural ingredients from edible and inedible bio-nutrients. Its ingredients are sold to a diverse range of customers in the pharmaceutical, food, pet food, feed, technical, fuel feedstock, and industrial markets. The company sells to various customers through its network of sales offices and distributors. Darling Ingredients Inc.'s mission is to develop sustainable, high-quality ingredients and specialty products that are sold to customers worldwide.

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