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Ingredion (INGR)

Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods · NYSE

Ingredion (INGR) is a Consumer Defensive company in the Packaged Foods industry. It has a market capitalization of $5.78B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 9.2 and a free-cash-flow yield of 8.6%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue declined 2.8% and free cash flow per share fell 54.2%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 4.5 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the trailing band of its market.
AI scorecard
Hold · 4.5/10
The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.
Momentum
Trailing · -11.5% over 12 months ex. last
Bottom 20% of its market on the past year's move.
Shariah screen
Questionable
Ratios pass, but its industry often sells things we can't check.
Off its high
-41.0%
How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.
Market cap$5.78B
Trailing P/E9.2
Price / book1.3
Price / sales0.8
FCF yield8.6%
Dividend yield3.6%
Gross margin23.7%
Operating margin12.8%
Net margin8.2%
Revenue growth (YoY)-2.8%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)-3.1%
EPS growth (YoY)+4.6%
FCF/share growth (YoY)-54.2%
Beta0.6
ExchangeNYSE
SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryPackaged Foods

INGR earnings

Next report: Feb 2, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $2.67). Beat the EPS estimate in 1 of 4 recent quarters.

QuarterReportedEPSEstimateSurpriseRevenue
Q3 2026 Nov 5, 2026 $2.28 $2.60 -12.3% —
Q2 2026 Aug 4, 2026 $2.82 $2.72 +3.7% $1.85B
Q1 2026 May 5, 2026 $2.34 $2.47 -5.3% $1.79B
Q4 2025 Feb 3, 2026 $2.53 $2.61 -3.1% $1.76B

INGR analyst price target

Median target $114.00 from 6 analysts, ranging $104.00 – $150.00.

Packaged Foods peers

TickerCompanyMarket capP/E
KHC Kraft Heinz $29.13B 10.5
GIS General Mills $18.99B 10.3
SJM J. M. Smucker $13.95B 12.4
JBS JBS $13.36B 1.5
MKC McCormick $13.02B 15.2
HRL Hormel Foods $12.08B 15.3
MICC Magnum Ice Cream $11.74B —
DAR Darling Ingredients $7.92B 8.7
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Recent Congressional trades

Ingredion trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member Chamber Trade Amount Disclosed
Lisa McClain House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Nov 21, 2025
Lisa McClain House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Oct 22, 2025
Lisa McClain House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Aug 13, 2025
Lisa McClain House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Aug 13, 2025

INGR FAQ

Is INGR a buy?
Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Ingredion Hold (4.5 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is INGR's P/E ratio?
Ingredion trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 9.2.
When does INGR report earnings?
Ingredion's next scheduled report is on Feb 2, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $2.67.
What is the INGR price target?
The median analyst price target from 6 analysts is $114.00, with a range of $104.00 – $150.00.
Is INGR Shariah compliant?
Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Ingredion as Questionable. Ratios pass, but its industry often sells things we can't check.
Does INGR pay a dividend?
Yes — Ingredion's dividend yield is 3.6%.