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MIDD today

$136.10-$2.17 (-1.57%)close Nov 11, 2026

Trend

DailyDowntrend (confirmed)

4 hourLeaning Bearish

1 hourBearish

15 minBearish

5 minConsolidating

Daily trend turns up above $113.85

Key levels

Resistance$143.50

Resistance$138.93

Support$130.53

Support$126.35

Latest news & SEC filings

LegalPurcell & Lefkowitz LLP opens shareholder investigation into The Middleby Corporation

AnalystCanaccord Genuity keeps Buy rating on Middleby, lifts target to $160

EarningsMiddleby posts transcript of its third-quarter 2026 results call

NewsMiddleby names plan for next chief executive

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About Middleby

Middleby makes commercial foodservice equipment and food processing machinery. Its foodservice segment supplies ovens, fryers, refrigeration, beverage dispensing and other kitchen products to restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets, hotels and institutions. The food processing segment builds cooking, baking, chilling and packaging lines for protein and bakery producers. It sells in the U.S. and more than 100 other countries through dealers, distributors and direct sales teams.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Mar 4, 2026.

Nasdaq · Industrials

MIDDLEBY Corp (MIDD)

$136.10-2.17 (-1.57%)
WATCHLISTGrade: BRisk: LOW
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
109.8116.9124.0131.2136.10Oct 9Oct 19Oct 27Nov 4
High140.25
Low135.43
Open140.11
Volume505K
Avg Vol508K
VWAP136.39
30d High138.27
30d Low102.69
30d Chg+32.53%

What Is the Price Target for MIDD?

SEPT Low Target

$145.00

SEPT Mid Target

$148.50

SEPT High Target

$205.00

Analyst Consensus

$148.50

Current: $136.10Upside: +9.1%Confidence: 65%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is MIDD a Buy or Sell Right Now?

57
Investability Score
WATCHLIST12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Nov 5▲ UpEarningsGuidance7 articles
Middleby shares rose 2.03% to close at $130.14 after the company reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted profit and revenue that both topped analyst forecasts. The company also raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $7.13-$7.29 from $6.73-$6.89 and lifted its 2026 sales guidance to $2.519B-$2.534B, while guiding fourth-quarter adjusted EPS to $1.76-$1.92 with a midpoint above the $1.79 consensus. The stock traded in a wide range on the day, between $124.22 and $134.40, on volume of 763,482 shares. Separately, Middleby announced a plan for its next chief executive and filed a Form 8-K on a major company event, though no timing or names were disclosed. The bullish earnings beat and raised guidance signal a positive direction for the stock.
Critical news
Nov 5HIGHEarnings: growth/beat

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing 1.6% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.

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Is MIDD Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

FAIR

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$150.28

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Moat Score

NONE

4/9

Piotroski Score

N/A

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with MIDD?

Insider Signal

NEUTRAL

0 buys / 0 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

SELLING

0 buys / 20 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

MEDIUM

Signal: NEUTRAL

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
Cerwin Brittany CofficerBuy6,695-Oct 2, 2026
Pool III James KofficerBuy9,181-Oct 2, 2026
Spittle SteveofficerBuy9,181-Oct 2, 2026
FITZGERALD TIMOTHY JOHNdirector officerBuy21,517-Oct 2, 2026
Palisi Chapin SarahdirectorBuy558-Aug 26, 2026
Shah Tejas P.directorBuy349-Jul 20, 2026
Cerwin Brittany CofficerBuy877-Jul 20, 2026
Pool III James KofficerBuy1,823-Jul 20, 2026
Spittle SteveofficerBuy1,823-Jul 20, 2026
Bowerman JuliedirectorBuy349-Jul 20, 2026

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MIDD Growth Story

Revenue YoY

1.6%

3yr Revenue CAGR

-7.4%

EPS Growth YoY

-167.34%

FCF Growth YoY

114.7%

Revenue Trend

ACCELERATING

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
21:00:05$136.102,114$$288KSELL
21:36:57$138.274,238$$586KSELL
21:05:49$138.271,982$$274KSELL
21:00:29$138.277,320$$1.0MSELL
21:00:29$138.271,900$$263KSELL

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MIDD — frequently asked questions

What is MIDD stock price today?

MIDDLEBY Corp (MIDD) is at $136.10, down 1.57% (-$2.17) at the Nov 11, 2026 close.

Why is MIDD stock moving today?

Latest MIDD news — Nov 9, 2026: Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP opens shareholder investigation into The Middleby Corporation · Nov 6, 2026: Canaccord Genuity keeps Buy rating on Middleby, lifts target to $160

Why did MIDD stock move on Nov 5, 2026?

Middleby shares rose 2.03% to close at $130.14 after the company reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted profit and revenue that both topped analyst forecasts. The company also raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $7.13-$7.29 from $6.73-$6.89 and lifted its 2026 sales guidance to $2.519B-$2.534B, while guiding fourth-quarter adjusted EPS to $1.76-$1.92 with a midpoint above the $1.79 consensus.

What is the MIDD price target?

The average analyst price target for MIDD is $148.50, ranging from $145 to $205, based on 4 analysts. Latest: Canaccord Genuity maintains on Oct 29, 2026.

What do analysts rate MIDD?

Analyst ratings for MIDD: 2 Buy, 10 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did MIDD beat earnings?

MIDD last reported on Aug 11, 2026: EPS $1.74 vs $2.09 expected — a miss of 16.7%.

Does MIDD pay a dividend?

MIDD does not currently pay a dividend.

What are MIDD support and resistance levels?

Support: $130.53, $126.35, $120.78. Resistance: $138.93, $143.50, $147.99.

What are insiders doing with MIDD?

Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 0 buys and 0 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on MIDD?

Nov 9, 2026: Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP opens shareholder investigation into The Middleby Corporation · Nov 6, 2026: Canaccord Genuity keeps Buy rating on Middleby, lifts target to $160 · Nov 5, 2026: Middleby posts transcript of its third-quarter 2026 results call