11 Best Sustainability Stocks to Invest In

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2. Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE:DAR)

Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE:DAR) ranks among the best sustainability stocks to invest in. BofA Securities increased its price target for Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE:DAR) to $65 from $60 on February 12, while still retaining a Buy rating on the company. The increase comes after Darling Ingredients reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted EBITDA of $336 million, which beat average projections of $267 million. Each of the company’s business areas surpassed expectations, with Feed leading at $193 million compared to the average of $165 million.

Darling’s core operation generated $923 million in EBITDA for the full fiscal year 2025, above management’s estimate range of $875-900 million. The company reduced net debt by more than $150 million quarter over quarter, lowering its leverage ratio from 3.65x to 2.9x.

The Food segment generated EBITDA of $82 million, exceeding the $72 million estimate, while the Fuel segment, excluding Diamond Green Diesel (DGD), achieved $27 million, surpassing the $24 million projection.

Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE:DAR) is a global company operating in the bio-nutrient solutions and the renewable energy sector. Its operations span across three segments: Feed Ingredients, Food Ingredients, and Fuel Ingredients.

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