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Ingredion

Ingredion is an ingredients provider for the food, beverage, brewing, and animal nutrition industries. The company processes corn, tapioca, potatoes, stevia, grains, fruits, gums, and vegetables into value-added ingredients. The company sells specialty and core ingredients. Specialty ingredients includes starch-based texturizers, natural alternative sweeteners such as stevia, and plant proteins for alternative dairy and snacks. Core ingredients includes sweeteners, such as high-fructose corn syrup, and commodity starches, such as those used for sustainable packaging.

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UBS analyst Cody Ross maintains Ingredion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $149 to $151.

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UBS Maintains Neutral on Ingredion, Raises Price Target to $151

Ingredion's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 21.27% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.41 million shares sold short, which is 2.85% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.03 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Ingredion Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752004835_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Ingredion has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Ingredion's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Ingredion's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.10%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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How Do Investors Really Feel About Ingredion?

Univar Solutions Expands Ingredion Partnership To Distribute Food Ingredients Across Benelux Region

Ingredion's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.95% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.80 million shares sold short, which is 3.62% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.44 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Ingredion Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749747633_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Ingredion has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Ingredion's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Ingredion's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.21%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Amyris takes full ownership of Brazilian precision fermentation plant and Ingredion obtains exclusive access to fermented Reb M technology
EMERYVILLE, Calif. and WESTCHESTER, Ill., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amyris, Inc., a vertically integrated synthetic biology company and leading innovator in the field of industrial biotechnology, and Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>), a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to the food manufacturing industry, today announced an agreement to wind down their RealSweet joint venture. As part of the agreement, Amyris will assume 100% ownership of the Precision Fermentation Plant in Barra Bonita, Brazil, and Ingredion will exclusively utilize Amyris' technology to manufacture and commercialize fermented Reb M, setting the foundation for commercial success and future collaboration between the companies.

Amyris And Ingredion Agree To Wind Down RealSweet JV; Amyris Assumes Full Ownership Of Precision Fermentation Plant In Barra Bonita, Ingredion Gains Exclusive Reb M Rights

Ingredion's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>) short percent of float has risen 11.37% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.87 million shares sold short, which is 3.33% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.54 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Ingredion Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747753232_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Ingredion has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Ingredion's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Ingredion's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.05%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into Ingredion's Recent Short Interest

Ingredion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>) raises FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $10.75-$11.55 to $10.90-$11.60 vs $11.03 analyst estimate..

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Ingredion Raises FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance From $10.75-$11.55 To $10.90-$11.60 vs $11.03 Est

Ingredion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.97 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.41 by 23.24 percent. This is a 42.79 percent increase over earnings of $2.08 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.81 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.84 billion by 1.37 percent. This is a 3.67 percent decrease over sales of $1.88 billion the same period last year.

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Ingredion Q1 Adj. EPS $2.97 Beats $2.41 Estimate, Sales $1.81B Miss $1.84B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For May 6, 2025

Oppenheimer analyst Kristen Owen maintains Ingredion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $167 to $155.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Ingredion, Lowers Price Target to $155

Ingredion's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 16.58% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.72 million shares sold short, which is 3.07% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.27 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Ingredion Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745244021_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Ingredion has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Ingredion's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Ingredion's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.64%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Ingredion?

Ratings for Ingredion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>) were provided by 4 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
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In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Ingredion, presenting an average target of $148.75, a high estimate of $167.00, and a low estimate of $133.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 7.75% lower than the prior average price target of $161.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744056058_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Ingredion among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Cody Ross &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $145.00&#x7C;$165.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Kristen Owen &#x7C;Oppenheimer &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $167.00&#x7C;$178.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Andrew Strelzik &#x7C;BMO Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $133.00&#x7C;$147.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ben Bienvenu &#x7C;Stephens &amp; Co. &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $150.00&#x7C;$155.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Ingredion. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Ingredion compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Ingredion's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
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Capture valuable insights into Ingredion's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INGR/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Ingredion analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Ingredion</h2>
Ingredion is an ingredients provider for the food, beverage, brewing, and animal nutrition industries. The company processes corn, tapioca, potatoes, stevia, grains, fruits, gums, and vegetables into value-added ingredients. The company has two main product lines: specialty and core ingredients. Specialty ingredients includes starch-based texturizers, natural alternative sweeteners such as stevia, and plant proteins for alternative dairy and snacks. Core ingredients includes sweeteners, such as high-fructose corn syrup, and commodity starches, such as those used for sustainable packaging.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Ingredion's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Ingredion's financials over 3M reveals challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -6.3% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Staples sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Ingredion's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 5.28% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 2.41%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.27%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53, Ingredion adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Forecasting The Future: 4 Analyst Projections For Ingredion

UBS analyst Cody Ross downgrades Ingredion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowers the price target from $165 to $145.

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UBS Downgrades Ingredion to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $145

Ingredion's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>) short percent of float has risen 12.2% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.07 million shares sold short, which is 3.68% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.9 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Ingredion Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743598826_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Ingredion has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Ingredion's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Ingredion's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.93%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Is Ingredion Gaining or Losing Market Support?

$50 million investment in its Cedar Rapids, Iowa facility to modernize and expand the production of industrial starches for the packaging and papermaking industries.

Reported Earlier, Ingredion Invests $50M To Expand Industrial Starch Production In Cedar Rapids

Oobli Partners With Ingredion Announce Partnership To Accelerate Access To Sweetener Systems

4 analysts have shared their evaluations of Ingredion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $155.75, a high estimate of $173.00, and a low estimate of $133.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 3.41% lower than the prior average price target of $161.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738778411_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
A clear picture of Ingredion's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Kristen Owen</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$167.00</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Strelzik</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Bienvenu</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cody Ross</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$173.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Ingredion. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Ingredion compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Ingredion's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Ingredion's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Ingredion's Background</h2>
Ingredion is an ingredients provider for the food, beverage, brewing, and animal nutrition industries. The company processes corn, tapioca, potatoes, stevia, grains, fruits, gums, and vegetables into value-added ingredients. The company has two main product lines: specialty and core ingredients. Specialty ingredients includes starch-based texturizers, natural alternative sweeteners such as stevia, and plant proteins for alternative dairy and snacks. Core ingredients includes sweeteners, such as high-fructose corn syrup, and commodity starches, such as those used for sustainable packaging.
<h3>Key Indicators: Ingredion's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Ingredion faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -8.02% in revenue growth as of 30 September, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Ingredion's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 10.05%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Ingredion's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 4.85%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Ingredion's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.55%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Ingredion's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.46, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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The Analyst Verdict: Ingredion In The Eyes Of 4 Experts

Oppenheimer analyst Kristen Owen maintains Ingredion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $178 to $167.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Ingredion, Lowers Price Target to $167

BMO Capital analyst Andrew Strelzik maintains Ingredion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $147 to $133.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Ingredion, Lowers Price Target to $133

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Ben Bienvenu maintains Ingredion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $155 to $150.

Stephens & Co. Maintains Equal-Weight on Ingredion, Lowers Price Target to $150

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