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Dushyant Ajit Ailani

Dushyant Ajit Ailani

Research Analyst at Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

New York, NY, US

Dushyant Ajit Ailani is an Equity Analyst at Jefferies LLC, specializing in coverage of renewable energy, clean technology, and industrial companies, with particular focus on firms like First Solar and Darling Ingredients. He has covered approximately 16 stocks, including Plug Power, delivering a success rate of 37% and an average transaction return near -0.10%, with some standout individual calls achieving returns over 450%. Ailani began his analyst career at UBS Securities as an Associate Analyst before joining Jefferies in 2022, and has since contributed incisive market commentary on biofuels and renewable energy margins. Professionally, he holds FINRA registration and relevant securities licenses required for research analysts.

Dushyant Ajit Ailani's questions to DARLING INGREDIENTS (DAR) leadership

Question · Q4 2025

Dushyant Ajit Ailani asked about the rationale for the Brazil rendering facility stalking horse bid, whether similar deals might occur in the future, and the potential impact on capacity and margin profile for the feed segment. He also inquired about the magnitude and segment of potential incremental asset sales mentioned in the prepared remarks.

Answer

Randall Stuewe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, explained that the Potencei Group facilities were high-quality, world-class assets that fit perfectly within Darling's existing Brazil footprint, offering arbitrage and margin enhancement opportunities. Bob Day, Chief Financial Officer, was intentionally vague about future asset sales, stating the focus is on core capabilities and that recent impairments reposition the balance sheet for agility, but they are not forced to sell.

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Question · Q3 2025

Dushyant Ajit Ailani inquired about the drivers behind the better-than-expected 3Q Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) margins capture, such as SAF production or export arbitrage. He also asked for insights into 4Q DGD margins, given improving fundamentals and Valero's indicator margins.

Answer

Randall Stuewe (CEO) clarified that Valero's reported capture rate appeared better because they net their Lower of Cost or Market (LCM) expense against other segments, unlike Darling. Robert Day (CFO) and Randall Stuewe (CEO) noted that while 4Q margins have improved, uncertainty around the final RVO ruling for 2026 and 2027 makes it difficult to predict sustained improvement, despite DGD's low-cost operator status and strong SAF margins.

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Question · Q3 2025

Dushyant Ajit Ailani inquired about the drivers behind the significantly better-than-expected 3Q DGD margins capture. He also asked for insights into the 4Q DGD margins, considering improving fundamentals and Valero's indicator margins.

Answer

CEO Randall Stuewe clarified that Valero's reported capture rate appeared better because they net their LCM against other segments, unlike Darling. Regarding 4Q, Stuewe and CFO Bob Day noted that DGD's Port Arthur and Norco units would operate at capacity with better SAF margins, but RINs values had not yet reflected the industry restart due to policy uncertainty.

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