WESTCHESTER, ILL. — Thanks in part to surging profits in its Texture & Healthful Solutions business, Ingredion Inc. enjoyed strong first-quarter results and has raised its guidance for full-year results in 2025.

“Our strong results demonstrate the company’s continued ability to deliver sales volume and operating income growth,” said James P. Zallie, president and chief executive officer of Ingredion. “While tariff changes are creating uncertainty, we are reassured by the fact that the vast majority of our products are made locally and sold locally.”

Ingredion net income in the first quarter ended March 31 was $197 million, equal to $3.05 per share on the common stock, down 9% from $216 million, or $3.29 per share, in the same quarter in 2024. Results in the year-earlier quarter included an $82 million gain on the sale of a business.  Adjusted net earnings were up 43%.

Net sales were $602 million, up 1% from $597 million in the first quarter last year.

Updating its outlook for 2025, the company said adjusted earnings for the year will range between $10.90 and $11.60 per share, up from initial guidance of $10.75 to $11.55 and 2024 adjusted profits of $10.65. The company continues to expect to see sales up low single digits for the year.

Shares of Ingredion closed at $138.44 on May 6 in trading on the New York Stock Exchange, up $4.81 per share, or 3.6%, from a day earlier.

Operating income of the Texture & Healthful Solutions business was $99 million in the quarter, up 34% from $74 million the year before. Sales were $602 million, up 1%. The improved profitability was attributed to lower raw material and input costs and increased volume. An unfavorable price mix was a partial offset.

“Food and beverage categories that experienced growth in the quarter included savory, dairy and beverages, with soups and yogurts specifically contributing to the respective increases in volume,” Zallie said in a May 6 conference call with investment analysts. “Batters and breadings continue to be a significant contributor to our sales into the US quick-service restaurant market. Additionally, demand for our clean label and affordable formulating solutions also increased significantly during the quarter, showing double-digit growth. As we highlighted last quarter, across our Texture & Healthful Solutions product offerings, we are continuing to see greater adoption of our most differentiated products and solutions, which sell for a higher price per ton and generate higher margins.”