Ingredion (NYSE:INGR) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Ingredion (NYSE:INGR) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 10.450-11.150 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 11.340. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Ingredion Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:INGR traded down $1.89 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $105.24. The company had a trading volume of 141,604 shares, compared to its average volume of 651,511. Ingredion has a fifty-two week low of $100.71 and a fifty-two week high of $141.78. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, a current ratio of 2.66 and a quick ratio of 1.73. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $113.09 and its 200 day moving average price is $113.08. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.64 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.41, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.85 and a beta of 0.64.

Ingredion (NYSE:INGR) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported $2.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.44 by ($0.10). The business had revenue of $1.79 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.79 billion. Ingredion had a return on equity of 17.32% and a net margin of 10.10%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 1.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $2.97 earnings per share. Ingredion has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.450-11.150 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Ingredion will post 11.38 EPS for the current year.

Ingredion Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, April 21st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 1st were given a dividend of $0.82 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, April 1st. This represents a $3.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.1%. Ingredion’s payout ratio is 29.39%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms recently weighed in on INGR. BMO Capital Markets reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of Ingredion in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Barclays set a $120.00 target price on Ingredion in a research note on Wednesday. Stephens restated an “equal weight” rating and issued a $120.00 target price on shares of Ingredion in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “hold” rating on shares of Ingredion in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, UBS Group reduced their target price on Ingredion from $124.00 to $122.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, April 9th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $123.57.

Insider Activity

In other Ingredion news, VP Davida Marie Gable sold 375 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $112.44, for a total value of $42,165.00. Following the sale, the vice president directly owned 7,110 shares in the company, valued at approximately $799,448.40. This trade represents a 5.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO James P. Zallie sold 9,958 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $116.55, for a total value of $1,160,604.90. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 33,011 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,847,432.05. The trade was a 23.17% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 48,686 shares of company stock valued at $5,784,010. Company insiders own 1.60% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Ingredion

Here are the key news stories impacting Ingredion this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 revenue came in roughly in line with expectations, suggesting demand held up even as margins compressed. Ingredion (NYSE:INGR) Posts Q1 CY2026 Sales In Line With Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Management struck a cautious tone on the earnings call while highlighting growth opportunities and cost actions; the call gives context but few clear upside surprises for the near term. Ingredion Earnings Call Highlights Growth Amid Setbacks
• Neutral Sentiment: Full call transcript and management remarks are available for investors who want detail on volume trends, pricing and margin drivers. Ingredion (INGR) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: EPS missed estimates (reported/adjusted EPS around $2.22/$2.34 vs. ~$2.44 consensus) and operating income declined materially year-over-year, pressuring near‑term profitability. Ingredion (INGR) Lags Q1 Earnings Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Company trimmed reported EPS guidance (reported EPS range lowered to $9.60–$10.30; adjusted EPS guidance remains $10.45–$11.15), which came in below street expectations and is a key reason for investor selling. Ingredion Incorporated Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Operational actions: the company will close its Cabo, Brazil plant and take impairment charges, which create one-time costs and signal regional restructuring. Ingredion Announces Brazil Plant Closure and Impairment Charges
• Negative Sentiment: Investor reaction was sharp: coverage notes the stock sold off on the miss and weaker guidance (analysis and market commentary explain the ~5% drop). Why Ingredion Incorporated’s (INGR) Stock Is Down 5.12%

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Ingredion

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Ingredion in the 4th quarter valued at $36,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its holdings in Ingredion by 166.4% during the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 381 shares of the company’s stock worth $47,000 after buying an additional 238 shares during the period. DV Equities LLC acquired a new position in Ingredion during the 4th quarter worth about $55,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Ingredion by 221.0% during the 3rd quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 626 shares of the company’s stock worth $76,000 after buying an additional 431 shares during the period. Finally, Quarry LP raised its position in shares of Ingredion by 246.6% in the 4th quarter. Quarry LP now owns 766 shares of the company’s stock worth $84,000 after acquiring an additional 545 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 85.27% of the company’s stock.

Ingredion Company Profile

Ingredion Incorporated is a global ingredient solutions company specializing in the production and sale of starches, sweeteners, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials derived primarily from corn and other plant-based raw materials. The company serves a diverse set of industries, including food and beverage, brewing, pharmaceuticals and personal care, providing functional ingredients that enhance texture, stability, flavor and nutritional value in a wide array of end products.

The company’s product portfolio comprises native and modified starches, high-fructose corn syrup, dextrose, maltodextrins, specialty sweeteners and various texturizers.