Ingredion (INGR) Meets Q1 Earnings Estimates

Ingredion (INGR) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.08 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of$2.80 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.A quarter ago, it was expected that this food sweetener, starch and nutritional ingredient company would post earnings of $1.85 per share when it actually produced earnings of$1.97, delivering a surprise of 6.49%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimate ...