Ingredion Inc(INGR)Stock Analysis
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INGR Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for Ingredion Inc (INGR), a Consumer Staples sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores INGR at 58.3/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #988 of 2,879 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. INGR scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (84.6), institutional flow (84.6), revenue scale (83.2). Areas of concern include revenue growth (18.3) and earnings quality (36.5), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), Ingredion Inc reports quarterly revenue of $1.8B, net income of $142.0M, an operating margin of 11.3%. Top institutional holders of INGR by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS, based on the most recent SEC filings. INGR trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1046257. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate INGR daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for Ingredion Inc directly from SEC EDGAR. Ingredion Inc's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 66 since 2021, currently 58.3 — a stable long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$1.8B
Net Income
Q1 2026
$142.0M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$-77.0M
Operating Margin
Q1 2026
11.3%
D/E Ratio
Q1 2026
0.42
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
-8.9% YoYNet Income
+0.6% YoYOperating Income
-7.7% YoYEPS (Diluted)
+1.1% YoYTotal Assets
-2.6% YoYTotal Debt
-16.3% YoYOp. Cash Flow
+35.9% YoY| Metric | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7.43B -8.9% | $8.16B +18.4% | $6.89B +15.1% | $5.99B -3.6% | $6.21B -1.3% | $6.29B |
| Net Income | $647.0M +0.6% | $643.0M +449.6% | $117.0M -66.4% | $348.0M -15.7% | $413.0M -6.8% | $443.0M |
| Operating Income | $883.0M -7.7% | $957.0M +208.7% | $310.0M -46.7% | $582.0M -12.3% | $664.0M -5.5% | $703.0M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $9.71 +1.1% | $9.60 +454.9% | $1.73 -66.4% | $5.15 -16.0% | $6.13 -0.6% | $6.17 |
| Total Assets | $7.44B -2.6% | $7.64B +9.2% | $7.00B +2.1% | $6.86B +13.5% | $6.04B +5.4% | $5.73B |
| Total Debt | $1.83B -16.3% | $2.19B +6.9% | $2.05B -6.4% | $2.19B +18.3% | $1.85B -12.0% | $2.10B |
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.44B +35.9% | $1.06B +169.6% | $392.0M -52.7% | $829.0M +21.9% | $680.0M -3.3% | $703.0M |
AI Insight: INGR Financial Trends
Ingredion faces margin compression and revenue decline, with operating income down 15% year-over-year in Q1 2026.
• Operating income fell from $276M (Q1 2025) to $203M (Q1 2026), a 26% decline; operating margin compressed to 11.3% from 15.2%.
• Revenue contracted to $1,792M in Q1 2026 from $1,813M in Q1 2025; cumulative 2025 revenue of $7,216M below 2024's $7,418M.
• Debt stability maintained near $1,790M–$1,825M range; equity grew from $3,705M (Q2 2024) to $4,383M (Q1 2026).
⚠ Operating cash flow collapsed to $33M in Q1 2026 from $77M (Q1 2025); lowest quarterly OCF in 2-year span.
⚠ Net income volatility persists; fell to $142M (Q1 2026) after $197M (Q1 2025), signaling margin pressure not yet stabilized.
AI Insight: INGR Ratio Trends
Ingredion's profitability and returns have deteriorated sharply over nine months, with operating margin falling from 15.2% in Q1 2025 to 11.3% in Q1 2026 and ROIC contracting 6.1 percentage points.
• Operating margin compressed from peak of 15.2% in Q1 2025 to 11.3% in Q1 2026, a nine-month decline of 390 basis points.
• ROIC fell from 19.2% in Q1 2025 to 13.1% in Q1 2026, lowest level in the dataset; NPM also contracted to 7.9%.
• Leverage remained stable at D/E 0.42 in Q1 2026, improving from 0.50 in Q2 2024 despite margin compression.
⚠ Q1 2026 marks three consecutive quarters of margin and ROIC erosion; sequential deterioration suggests ongoing operational headwinds.
⚠ ROE fell to 13.0% in Q1 2026 from 19.8% in Q1 2025; if sustained, may pressure shareholder returns and valuation.
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Top Institutional Holders of INGR
BlackRock, Inc.
$715.4M6,350,063 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$524.0M4,651,464 shDIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
$351.0M3,115,136 shFIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
$344.1M3,054,149 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$316.8M2,812,365 shAQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$247.5M2,205,974 shSTATE STREET CORP
$243.7M2,162,747 shFMR LLC
$171.8M1,525,285 shYACKTMAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LP
$162.3M1,440,258 shMASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/
$148.3M1,316,080 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $715.4M | 6,350,063 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $524.0M | 4,651,464 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | $351.0M | 3,115,136 |
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | $344.1M | 3,054,149 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $316.8M | 2,812,365 |
| AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $247.5M | 2,205,974 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $243.7M | 2,162,747 |
| FMR LLC | $171.8M | 1,525,285 |
| YACKTMAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LP | $162.3M | 1,440,258 |
| MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ | $148.3M | 1,316,080 |
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