On August 5, 2026, Darling Ingredients Inc. announced that its Board of Directors authorized an increase to the company's share repurchase program from $500 million to $1 billion. The authorization is subject to market conditions and has no expiration date. Darling Ingredients operates in the animal agriculture and food industries, transforming by-products into ingredients for human consumption, animal feed, and renewable energy.

Darling Ingredients Inc. reported second quarter 2026 net income of $387.3 million, or $2.41 per diluted share, compared to $12.7 million in the prior year period. Total net sales reached $1.7 billion, up from $1.5 billion, driven by a combined Adjusted EBITDA of $741.7 million versus $249.5 million previously. The company received $280.0 million in cash distributions from its Diamond Green Diesel joint venture and reduced net debt by $223.0 million while repurchasing $73.0 million in common stock. Operational highlights include the acquisition of three rendering facilities in Brazil for approximately $122 million and the sale of a non-core grease trap business for $90.0 million. Darling Ingredients Inc. operates in the renewable resources industry, specializing in the production of animal feed ingredients, food ingredients, and renewable fuels.