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Darling Ingredients’ $389 Million Renewable Diesel Powerhouse — Diamond Green Diesel Delivers!

Darling Ingredients Inc. reported significantly improved financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reflecting a more favorable operating environment than initially projected. Key drivers of the performance included strengthened finished product markets, rising fat and protein prices, and positive trade developments. The company recorded combined adjusted EBITDA of approximately $742 million, nearly tripling from the $250 million reported in the same prior-year quarter. This result was supported by $353 million from its Core Ingredients business and $389 million from Diamond Green Diesel, its renewable diesel joint venture. Darling Ingredients’ Core Ingredients segment benefited from operational efficiencies, margin expansions, and commercial discipline. Fat prices were bolstered by strong demand in the biofuel sector, while protein values improved due to tightening global fish meal supplies and increased poultry production in the U.S.