Ingredion Incorporated (INGR)

Ingredion's stock price has decreased in the past six months. The stock has fallen by 9.22% over the last month and 22.66% over the last six months, with a year-to-date decrease of 21.55% and a 27.42% decrease over the last year. Recent analyst activity has seen several downgrades and price target reductions. Ingredion announced its second-quarter 2025 financial results on August 1, 2025, and its third-quarter 2025 earnings on November 4, 2025. For Q3 2025, the company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.75, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.73, but revenue for the quarter was $1.82 billion, missing the estimated $1.90 billion. The company has set its FY 2025 guidance at $11.10-$11.30 EPS.

Ingredion's diversified product portfolio helps mitigate demand seasonality and allows the company to perform well across various economic conditions. The increasing consumer demand for transparency, healthier, more sustainable, and plant-based options is a significant driver for Ingredion's investments and future growth. The company's ability to provide a wide range of ingredients for diverse applications helps to smooth out potential volatility in demand.

Ingredion Incorporated is a global ingredient solutions provider transforming plant-based materials into value-added ingredients for various industries. The company operates in the Consumer Non-Durables sector, focusing on Food: Specialty/Candy and Consumer Packaged Goods. Ingredion's major products include starches, sweeteners, plant-based proteins, and specialty ingredients, along with industrial solutions for non-food industries.

Ingredion has a significant global presence, operating in over 40 countries and serving customers in more than 120 countries. Its operations are segmented across North America, South America, Asia-Pacific, and EMEA. The company utilizes a global network of 47 manufacturing facilities and joint venture partnerships to support its product lines.

Ingredion has maintained a strong brand reputation, evidenced by its inclusion in the 2025 Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list for the 15th time. This recognition highlights the company's commitment to excellence, innovation, sustainability, and corporate excellence.

Ingredion's ownership structure is primarily institutional, with approximately 76.27% to 85.27% of the company's stock owned by institutional investors. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc, BlackRock, Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp, and State Street Corp. Individual investors hold approximately 0.80% to 0.86% of the stock, while insiders own about 0.80%.