Ingredion Incorporated (INGR) Gets Initiated With a Buy Rating by Benchmark

Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE:INGR) is one of the best undervalued defensive stocks for 2026. Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE:INGR) was initiated with a Buy rating by Benchmark on March 17, with the firm assigning a $130 price target to the stock. In a separate development, Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE:INGR) announced on March 18 that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.82 per share on the company’s common stock. It stated that the quarterly dividend will be payable on April 21, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 1, 2026.

UBS Lowers Price Target on Ingredion (INGR) After Q3 Miss and Operational Challenges

Previously, Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE:INGR) announced on February 11 that its Board of Directors unanimously elected Jim Zallie, President and CEO, to assume the additional role of chairman of the board, effective immediately. The company reported in its fiscal Q4 and full-year 2025 results that it anticipates its full-year 2026 outlook for reported and adjusted EPS to be in the range of $11.00 to $11.80.

Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE:INGR) is a global ingredients solutions provider that transforms fruits, vegetables, grains, and other plant-based materials into value-added ingredient solutions for several markets, including food, beverage, animal nutrition, brewing, and industrial markets. The company’s products are primarily derived from the processing of corn and other starch-based materials, including rice, potato, and tapioca. It operates through four segments: North America, South America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

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