Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE:INGR – Get Free Report) VP Davida Marie Gable sold 375 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 owned 7,110 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $799,448.40. This represents a 5.01% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link.
Ingredion Price Performance
Shares of INGR opened at $109.18 on Friday. Ingredion Incorporated has a 12-month low of $102.31 and a 12-month high of $141.78. The business’s fifty day moving average is $115.76 and its 200 day moving average is $115.43. The company has a quick ratio of 1.73, a current ratio of 2.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. The stock has a market cap of $6.87 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.78, a P/E/G ratio of 0.87 and a beta of 0.69.
Ingredion (NYSE:INGR – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The company reported $2.53 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.59 by ($0.06). Ingredion had a net margin of 10.10% and a return on equity of 17.32%. The business had revenue of $1.76 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.78 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $2.63 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Ingredion has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.000-11.8 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Ingredion Incorporated will post 11.14 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
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Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
INGR has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Ingredion in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Ingredion in a report on Monday, December 29th. Wall Street Zen cut Ingredion from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 31st. Stephens reiterated an “equal weight” rating and set a $120.00 price target on shares of Ingredion in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, UBS Group increased their price target on Ingredion from $119.00 to $124.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Ingredion has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $126.43.
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Ingredion News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Ingredion this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Ingredion was named one of the 2026 “World’s Most Ethical Companies,” a reputational win that can support investor confidence and appeal to ESG-focused funds. Ingredion Named One of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies
- Positive Sentiment: Ingredion formed an alliance with Shiru to use AI-designed proteins, signaling a strategic push into higher-value nutrition and specialty ingredients that could lift long‑term margins if commercialization succeeds. Ingredion Taps Shiru AI Proteins To Shift Toward Higher Value Nutrition
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst and thematic attention: Zacks highlighted Ingredion among three AgTech/food-innovation picks, reinforcing the narrative that the company is moving beyond commodity starch/sweetener exposure toward science-driven growth. 3 AgTech & Food Innovation Picks Riding on Structural Growth Trends
- Positive Sentiment: Benchmark initiated coverage with a Buy rating and $130 target, adding incremental buy-side analyst support that may underpin upside if results improve. Ingredion (NYSE:INGR) Coverage Initiated at Benchmark
- Positive Sentiment: Dividend: the board declared a $0.82 quarterly dividend (annualized $3.28, ~3.0% yield), supporting income investors and signaling cash-flow confidence.
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: VP Davida Marie Gable sold 375 shares at about $112.44 on March 18; while a small dollar amount, insider sales can be read negatively by short‑term traders. Davida Marie Gable Sells 375 Shares of Ingredion (NYSE:INGR) Stock
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Ingredion
Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. WPG Advisers LLC grew its holdings in shares of Ingredion by 100.8% in the third quarter. WPG Advisers LLC now owns 245 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 123 shares in the last quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in Ingredion during the fourth quarter worth $30,000. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new position in Ingredion in the third quarter worth $36,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Ingredion in the fourth quarter worth $36,000. Finally, Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC grew its stake in Ingredion by 40.5% in the 4th quarter. Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC now owns 354 shares of the company’s stock valued at $39,000 after purchasing an additional 102 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 85.27% of the company’s stock.
About Ingredion
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.
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