Middleby is undergoing a significant strategic reset following the separation of its Food Processing business, evidenced by a 26% contraction in total assets from $7.4B to $5.4B over the past year. While core operating margins have shown resilience in the 16-1...
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Revenue has contracted for eight consecutive quarters, with a 10.5% year-over-year decline in Q2 2026, yet gross margins have held resiliently in the 38-39% range, suggesting effective pricing power amidst operational strain.
The Middleby Corporation has a narrow moat, indicating a competitive advantage in its industry, as highlighted in the moat analysis.
Top holder Vanguard Group owns 10% of MIDD, signaling confidence from major institutional investors.
MIDD's trailing P/E of 16.92 and forward P/E of 14.14 suggest the stock is reasonably priced relative to earnings.
Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.
| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 11, 2026 | $1.74-16.7% vs $2.09 | $631M-24.7% vs $837M |
Q2 2026 May 7, 2026 | $1.74-10.3% vs $1.94 | $840M+8.1% vs $777M |
Q1 2026 Feb 26, 2026 | $2.42+6.6% vs $2.27 | $866M-12.1% vs $986M |
Q4 2025 Nov 6, 2025 | $2.37+16.7% vs $2.03 | $982M-2.8% vs $1.0B |
Tidal Investments LLC grew its position in The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) by 131.3% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 9,489 shares of the industrial products company's stock after purchasing an additional 5,386 shares
The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) Presents at Jefferies Global Industrials Conference 2026 Transcript
Middleby (MIDD) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
ELGIN, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD), a global leader in commercial foodservice solutions, today announced that it will discontinue its Middleby Brewing & Distilling Solutions Group business (“Brewing Group”), which includes its Deutsche Beverage + Process, Ss Brewtech and Wild Goose Filling brands, with the wind-down expected to be substantially complete by the end of this year. The decision is a result of the company's ongoing focus on operational excellen.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for The Middleby Corporation (MIDD)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $111.24 | $5.03B | -20.68 | -17.39% | -8.68% | -8.66% | — | |
| $273.42 | $78.66B | 26.06 | 0.92% | 19.39% | 101.71% | — | |
| $40.18 | $11.4B | 18.26 | 18.62% | 21.6% | 8.05% | — | |
| $325.37 | $13.4B | 26.56 | -4.98% | 6.53% | 14.4% | — | |
| $21.72 | $3.4B | 17.80 | 8.75% | 15.02% | 21.21% | — | |
| $154.09 | $13.1B | 20.71 | 7.82% | 15.36% | 31.99% | — |
The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 11, 2026·SEC
Jul 6, 2026·SEC
Jun 29, 2026·SEC
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The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) reported $3.56B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 2756% increase from $124.8M in 1996.
The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) saw revenue decline by 17.4% over the past year.
The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) reported a net loss of $471.3M for fiscal year 2025.
The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) has a return on equity (ROE) of -8.7%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) generated $495.7M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
