v3.26.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jul. 04, 2026
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents A reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the
Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the same amounts shown in the Consolidated Statement of Cash flows is as follows (in thousands):

July 4, 2026January 3, 2026
Cash and cash equivalents$160,742 $88,671 
Restricted cash17,905 16,686 
Restricted cash included in other long-term assets86,209 98,181 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows$264,856 $203,538 
Net Income per Common Share
Basic income per common share is computed by dividing net income attributable to Darling by the weighted average number of common shares including non-vested and restricted shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted income per common share is computed by dividing net income attributable to Darling by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period increased by dilutive common equivalent shares determined using the treasury stock method.

Net Income per Common Share (in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
July 4, 2026June 28, 2025
IncomeSharesPer ShareIncomeSharesPer Share
Basic:
Net income attributable to Darling$387,312 158,516 $2.44 $12,661 158,339 $0.08 
Diluted:
Effect of dilutive securities:
Add: Option shares in the money and dilutive effect of non-vested stock awards2,527 2,467 
Less: Pro forma treasury shares(416)(1,072)
Diluted:
Net income attributable to Darling$387,312 160,627 $2.41 $12,661 159,734 $0.08 
Net Income/(loss) per Common Share (in thousands, except per share data)
Six Months Ended
July 4, 2026June 28, 2025
IncomeSharesPer ShareLossSharesPer Share
Basic:
Net income/(loss) attributable to Darling$521,625 158,630 $3.29 $(13,499)158,436 $(0.09)
Diluted:
Effect of dilutive securities:
Add: Option shares in the money and dilutive effect of non-vested stock awards2,710 — 
Less: Pro forma treasury shares(510)— 
Diluted:
Net income/(loss) attributable to Darling$521,625 160,830 $3.24 $(13,499)158,436 $(0.09)