NYSE: INGR
Ingredion Incorporated
Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods
Market Cap
$6.18B
52w High
$140.47
52w Low
$97.12
P/E
9.36
Volume
5.05M
Outstanding Shares
63.06M
Valuation Data Insufficient
The DCF model's fair value estimate is more than 3× the current stock price. This typically indicates unreliable model inputs — such as irregular cash flows or balance sheet distortions — rather than a genuine opportunity, so the valuation is not shown.
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock fell 28.47% over the last year. Revenue declined 2.21% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 12.85% to 13.11%. Free cash flow declined 23.46% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The market is reacting to weaker business momentum more than just compressing the valuation multiple. Even if the shares already screen cheap on P/FCF, investors are still discounting lower future earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin stands at 13.11%. Revenue declined 2.21% — this read reverses if that trend stabilizes. Free cash flow fell 23.46% — a return toward positive territory would undermine the deterioration thesis. If margins and cash flow stabilize while the stock stays depressed, the gap shifts from fundamental damage toward pure multiple compression.
Company profile
Ingredion Incorporated, along with its affiliated entities, specializes in the global production and sale of starches and sweeteners, catering to a diverse range of industries.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 1 shares became 2
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
8
Buy
12
Hold
1
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Aug 7, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $2.78 · Revenue est $1.83B
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Dividends
$3.28/shareQuarterlyDividend Aristocrat · 27yrEx-div Jul 1, 2026 · in 11dSafeINGR pays a dividend with a 3.35% declared yield, 27 consecutive years of growth, growing at 5.08% annually, covered 2.4× by free cash flow.
Declared Yield
3.35%
Annual Div / Share
$3.28
5yr CAGR
+5.08%
Doubles every ~14.0yr
Payout Ratio
31.31%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+4.92%
5yr CAGR
+5.08%
10yr CAGR
+6.18%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$3/mo
In 5 yrs
$4/mo
In 10 yrs
$5/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$33/yr $3/mo | $43/yr+28% $4/mo | $55/yr+64% $5/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 3.35% → 5.5% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Aristocrat
INGR has raised its dividend for 27 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Aristocrat, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 2.4× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 5.08% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.