DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. 8-K

What Happened
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) filed an 8-K on January 29, 2026 (Accession No. 0000916540-26-000002) to furnish a press release that comments on the company’s fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025 earnings. The release also discusses results and commentary related to Darling’s 50/50 joint venture, Diamond Green Diesel (DGD). The press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing.

Key Details

• Filing date: January 29, 2026; Accession No. 0000916540-26-000002.
• Item reported: 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) — press release furnishes Q4 and FY2025 earnings commentary.
• Joint venture highlighted: Diamond Green Diesel (DGD), a 50/50 JV referenced in the earnings commentary.
• Exhibit: Press Release dated January 29, 2026 furnished as Exhibit 99.1 under Item 9.01(d). Information was furnished (not filed).

Why It Matters
Earnings commentary and updates about the DGD joint venture can directly affect investors’ views of Darling’s revenue, margins and outlook because JV performance typically flows into consolidated results or influences future earnings potential. This 8-K does not announce a management change, merger, or restatement — it furnishes the company’s reported commentary and results. Retail investors should review the Exhibit 99.1 press release for the specific financial figures and management commentary, and compare those details to prior guidance and the company’s full financial filings.