MI
MIDD
MIDDLEBY Corp
$157.54
+1.68%
$7.1B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$7.1B
Cap SizeMid Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (75%)
Inst. Holders10 funds
Inst. Value$1.2B
Inst. Activity2 buys / 3 sells
SEC Reports7
Congressional4 trades
Exchange Nasdaq·Sector Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery·Inc. DE·CIK 0000769520·Prev Close $154.93
Recent Activity
May 26, 2026
SEC
Middleby Corp adopted a new Executive Severance Plan (ESP) and an amended and restated Value Creation Incentive Plan (VC
8-K — Impact 3/10
May 18, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: MIDD — 0.7M shares, 24,384 trades
Week starting 2026-05-18. Total ATS volume: 687,061 shares across 24,384 trades.
May 12, 2026
SEC
Middleby held its 2026 Investor Day, unveiling a three-year financial outlook for both the post-spin Commercial Foodserv
8-K — Impact 5/10
May 11, 2026
SEC
Middleby announced that its food processing business will be named Midera Food Processing, Inc. upon separation into a s
8-K — Impact 3/10
Mar 13, 2026
Insider
Spittle Steve sold 4,130 shares
Chief Commercial Officer @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Mar 13, 2026
Insider
Mittelman Bryan E. sold 1,335 shares
Chief Financial Officer @ $143.08 ($191.0K)
Mar 13, 2026
Insider
Pool III James K sold 1,626 shares
Chief Technology and* @ $143.08 ($232.6K)
Inst.
MORGAN STANLEY — ADD
600,687 shares ($89.3M)
Price Targets
$195.25
+21.0% upside
Strong Buy
Current $161.40
Low $185.00
Median $195.00
High $206.00
8 analysts
$185.00
$206.00
Analyst Ratings
5Strong Buy
7Buy
4Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| May 8, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| Apr 10, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Keybanc | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $2.32 ▲ +2.0% | $2.22 — $2.38 | -1% YoY | 9 |
| Next Q | $2.46 ▲ +3.1% | $2.38 — $2.58 | 4% YoY | 9 |
| Current FY | $9.60 ▲ +3.3% | $9.25 — $9.77 | 4% YoY | 10 |
| Next FY | $10.88 ▲ +4.1% | $10.27 — $11.89 | 13% YoY | 10 |
Latest Reports
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
Middleby Corp adopted a new Executive Severance Plan (ESP) and an amended and restated Value Creation Incentive Plan (VC
May 26, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
5/10
Middleby held its 2026 Investor Day, unveiling a three-year financial outlook for both the post-spin Commercial Foodserv
May 12, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $639.7M | — |
| ARIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC | $231.7M | ADD |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $128.1M | NEAR_EXIT |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $89.3M | ADD |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $48.3M | NEW |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | Spittle Steve | A | $0.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mittelman Bryan | F | $191.0K |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Pool III | F | $232.6K |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Fuchsen Matthew | F | $98.4K |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Cerwin Brittany | F | $114.6K |
Congressional Trades
1 members: 0 buys, 4 sells
| Member | Party | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| April McClain | D | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| April McClain | D | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| April McClain | D | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 |
10 institutional holders with $1.2B total value (8,136,653 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, ARIEL, BANK. Net selling activity: 3 institutions trimmed/exited vs 2 added.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 4,302,674 | $639.7M | 53.2% | — |
| 2 | ARIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC | 1,558,645 | $231.7M | 19.3% | ADD +36.2% |
| 3 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 861,975 | $128.1M | 10.7% | NEAR_EXIT -76.1% |
| 4 | MORGAN STANLEY | 600,687 | $89.3M | 7.4% | ADD +92.9% |
| 5 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 324,851 | $48.3M | 4.0% | NEW |
| 6 | NORGES BANK | 290,843 | $43.2M | 3.6% | NEW |
| 7 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 118,154 | $17.6M | 1.5% | TRIM -49.0% |
| 8 | FMR LLC | 18,554 | $2.8M | 0.2% | TRIM -39.0% |
| 9 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 12,270 | $1.8M | 0.2% | NEAR_EXIT -82.4% |
| 10 | Olstein Capital Management, L.P. | 48,000 | $7.1K | 0.0% | ADD +34.2% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 311,361 | 600,687 | +92.9% | $89.3M | 2025-Q4 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 290,843 | — | $43.2M | 2025-Q4 |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 30,439 | 18,554 | -39.0% | $2.8M | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 69,670 | 12,270 | -82.4% | $1.8M | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | EXIT | 109,139 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q4 |
| ARIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC | ADD | 934,607 | 1,273,118 | +36.2% | $169.2M | 2025-Q3 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | NEAR_EXIT | 3,616,559 | 863,342 | -76.1% | $114.8M | 2025-Q3 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 803,310 | 311,361 | -61.2% | $41.4M | 2025-Q3 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | TRIM | 253,402 | 129,157 | -49.0% | $17.2M | 2025-Q3 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | NEW | — | 109,139 | — | $14.5M | 2025-Q3 |
| Olstein Capital Management, L.P. | ADD | 42,462 | 57,000 | +34.2% | $7.6K | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 133,926 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 133,926 | — | $19.3M | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | DOUBLED | 12,970 | 81,070 | +525.1% | $11.7M | 2025-Q2 |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 83,228 | 31,985 | -61.6% | $4.6M | 2025-Q2 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 2,373,725 | 816,341 | -65.6% | $124.1M | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | DOUBLED | 187,055 | 606,461 | +224.2% | $92.2M | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | TRIM | 699,780 | 443,352 | -36.6% | $67.4M | 2025-Q1 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | DOUBLED | 116,988 | 252,825 | +116.1% | $38.4M | 2025-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 59,612 | 83,228 | +39.6% | $12.6M | 2025-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEW | — | 12,970 | — | $2.0M | 2025-Q1 |
| Olstein Capital Management, L.P. | TRIM | 71,000 | 38,500 | -45.8% | $5.9K | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 149,053 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | EXIT | 11,970 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | DOUBLED | 888,585 | 2,373,725 | +167.1% | $321.5M | 2024-Q4 |
16 unique insiders with 0 transactions. Net insider value: $0.00 ($0.00 bought, $0.00 sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | Spittle Steve | Chief Commercial Officer | A | 4,130 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mittelman Bryan E. | Chief Financial Officer | F | 1,335 | $143.08 | $191.0K |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Pool III James K | Chief Technology and* | F | 1,626 | $143.08 | $232.6K |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Fuchsen Matthew R | Chief Development Officer | F | 688 | $143.08 | $98.4K |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Cerwin Brittany C | Chief Accounting Officer | F | 801 | $143.08 | $114.6K |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mittelman Bryan E. | Chief Financial Officer | A | 3,012 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Spittle Steve | Chief Commercial Officer | F | 1,626 | $143.08 | $232.6K |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Pool III James K | Chief Technology and* | A | 4,130 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | FITZGERALD TIMOTHY JOHN | Chief Executive Officer | F | 4,688 | $143.08 | $670.8K |
| Mar 13, 2026 | FITZGERALD TIMOTHY JOHN | Chief Executive Officer | A | 10,579 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Fuchsen Matthew R | Chief Development Officer | A | 2,345 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Cerwin Brittany C | Chief Accounting Officer | A | 1,807 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Scherger Stephen R. | Director | A | 1,161 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Palisi Chapin Sarah | Director | A | 1,161 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Nerbonne Robert A | Director | A | 1,161 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | OBRIEN GORDON | Director | A | 1,161 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | EISENBERG GLENN A | Director | A | 1,161 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | McCarthy Cathy L | Director | A | 1,161 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | GARDEN EDWARD P | Director | A | 1,161 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Hix Christopher M | Director | A | 1,161 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Shah Tejas P. | Director | A | 1,161 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Bowerman Julie | Director | A | 1,161 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Pool III James K | Chief Technology and* | F | 2,344 | $168.86 | $395.8K |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Mittelman Bryan E. | Chief Financial Officer | F | 1,933 | $168.86 | $326.4K |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Spittle Steve | Chief Commercial Officer | F | 2,344 | $168.86 | $395.8K |
| Mar 1, 2026 | FITZGERALD TIMOTHY JOHN | Chief Executive Officer | F | 6,486 | $168.86 | $1.1M |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Fuchsen Matthew R | Chief Development Officer | F | 990 | $168.86 | $167.2K |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Cerwin Brittany C | Chief Accounting Officer | F | 1,256 | $168.86 | $212.1K |
7 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 1 bullish, 0 bearish, 1 mixed, 5 neutral. Avg impact: 4.7/10.
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
Middleby Corp adopted a new Executive Severance Plan (ESP) and an amended and restated Value Creatio
May 26, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
5/10
Middleby held its 2026 Investor Day, unveiling a three-year financial outlook for both the post-spin
May 12, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
Middleby announced that its food processing business will be named Midera Food Processing, Inc. upon
May 11, 2026
BULLISH
8-K
8/10
Middleby reported Q1 2026 results significantly above consensus, with revenue of $839.9M (+15% YoY)
May 7, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
2/10
MIDD filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) following an 8-K announcement of CFO appointment a
Apr 8, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
5/10
MIDDLEBY Corp announced plans to spin off its Food Processing business into a standalone public comp
Mar 5, 2026
MIXED
8-K
7/10
Middleby reported Q4 2025 results with revenue of $866 million (up 4.5% YoY) and adjusted EPS of $2.
Feb 26, 2026
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Buy (75% buy). Based on 16 analysts: 5 strong buy, 7 buy, 4 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$195.25 mean target
+21.0% upside
Strong Buy (1.70)
$185.00 Low
$206.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $161.40 |
| Target Low | $185.00 |
| Target Mean | $195.25 |
| Target Median | $195.00 |
| Target High | $206.00 |
| # Analysts | 8 |
| Recommendation | Strong Buy (1.70) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$2.32 | $2.22 | $2.38 | -1.1% | +2.0% | 4↑ 3↓ | $0.8B | -14.3% | 9 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$2.46 | $2.38 | $2.58 | 3.8% | +3.1% | 6↑ 1↓ | $0.8B | -14.3% | 9 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$9.60 | $9.25 | $9.77 | 3.5% | +3.3% | 9↑ 0↓ | $3.4B | 6.3% | 10 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$10.88 | $10.27 | $11.89 | 13.3% | +4.1% | 9↑ 0↓ | $3.5B | 3.4% | 10 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $2.323 | |
| 7d ago | $2.323 | |
| 30d ago | $2.277 | +0.046 |
| 60d ago | $2.319 | +0.005 |
| 90d ago | $2.380 | -0.057 |
5 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| May 8, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Apr 10, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Keybanc | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Baird | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Jan 14, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
1 members of Congress traded this stock: 0 buys, 4 sells.
Congressional Trades
| Date | Member | Party | Chamber | Type | Amount | Asset | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | April McClain Delaney | D | HOUSE | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 | The Middleby Corp | Mar 11, 2026 (22d) |
| Feb 17, 2026 | April McClain Delaney | D | HOUSE | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 | The Middleby Corp | Mar 11, 2026 (23d) |
| Feb 11, 2026 | April McClain Delaney | D | HOUSE | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 | The Middleby Corp | Mar 11, 2026 (29d) |
| Feb 6, 2026 | April McClain Delaney | D | HOUSE | SELL | $15,001 - $50,000 | The Middleby Corp | Mar 11, 2026 (34d) |
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May 18, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: MIDD — 0.7M shares, 24,384 trades
Week starting 2026-05-18. Total ATS volume: 687,061 shares across 24,384 trades.
May 11, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: MIDD — 1.1M shares, 34,813 trades
Week starting 2026-05-11. Total ATS volume: 1,127,314 shares across 34,813 trades.
May 7, 2026
earnings_calendar
MIDD Q1 2026 Earnings Before Market Open — 2026-05-07
May 5, 2026
short_interest
FTD: MIDD — 24,070 shares ($3.3M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260505, Price: $137.20, FTD Value: $3,302,404, MIDDLEBY CORP (THE)
May 5, 2026
earnings_calendar
MIDD Q1 2026 Earnings Before Market Open — 2026-05-05
May 4, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: MIDD — 1.6M shares, 36,754 trades
Week starting 2026-05-04. Total ATS volume: 1,599,800 shares across 36,754 trades.
May 1, 2026
short_interest
FTD: MIDD — 9,364 shares ($1.3M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260501, Price: $140.36, FTD Value: $1,314,331.04, MIDDLEBY CORP (THE)
Apr 27, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: MIDD — 0.8M shares, 24,928 trades
Week starting 2026-04-27. Total ATS volume: 770,140 shares across 24,928 trades.
Apr 20, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: MIDD — 0.8M shares, 22,437 trades
Week starting 2026-04-20. Total ATS volume: 825,331 shares across 22,437 trades.
Apr 20, 2026
short_interest
FTD: MIDD — 16,862 shares ($2.4M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260420, Price: $144.10, FTD Value: $2,429,814.2, MIDDLEBY CORP (THE)
Apr 17, 2026
short_interest
FTD: MIDD — 3,781 shares ($0.5M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260417, Price: $139.45, FTD Value: $527,260.45, MIDDLEBY CORP (THE)
Apr 16, 2026
short_interest
FTD: MIDD — 35,738 shares ($5.0M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260416, Price: $139.38, FTD Value: $4,981,162.44, MIDDLEBY CORP (THE)
Apr 15, 2026
short_interest
FTD: MIDD — 16,541 shares ($2.4M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260415, Price: $142.91, FTD Value: $2,363,874.31, MIDDLEBY CORP (THE)
Apr 14, 2026
short_interest
FTD: MIDD — 4,349 shares ($0.6M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260414, Price: $142.54, FTD Value: $619,906.46, MIDDLEBY CORP (THE)
Apr 13, 2026
short_interest
FTD: MIDD — 4,289 shares ($0.6M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260413, Price: $143.03, FTD Value: $613,455.67, MIDDLEBY CORP (THE)