MIDDIndustrials · Specialty Industrial MachineryThe 11 Wall Street analysts covering The Middleby Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $160 — +36.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 69 of 100 as at 28 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores The Middleby Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (100): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Growth (23): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (22): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MIDD, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +36.1% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 8 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $147 → $145 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Overweight | $141 → $147 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 1 Sept 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 Sept 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | $157 → $160 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $155 → $145 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | $165 → $157 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $151 → $141 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | $205 → $160 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 20 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 20 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $190 → $155 |
| 13 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $185 → $151 |
| 13 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 July 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | $200 → $160 |
| 8 July 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 June 2026 | Oppenheimer | Initiates | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 29 Oct 2026, The Middleby Corp. returned +16.9% against +13.1% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Cheaper than 58% of US stocks
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Higher than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 11% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
The Middleby Corp. has a market value of $5.2B and an enterprise value of $7.0B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.0B. The latest quarter grew 9.9% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$471.3M, a −15.5% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−9.26.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $482.1M.
The Middleby Corp. spent $939.8M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 15.9×; forward P/E: 14.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
The Middleby Corp. employs 8,826 people — $344K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research says Middleby lacks the two key ingredients it considers necessary for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming Q3 report. The item previews expectations for the report.
Why it matters — MIDD watchers may note the preview's assessment of the likelihood of an earnings beat ahead of the Q3 report.
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Why it matters — The excerpt does not mention The Middleby Corp., so it provides no company-specific information for MIDD watchers.
The excerpt says Middleby completed the spin-off of Midera Food Processing, announced plans to exit an underperforming business, and continued buying back shares during the quarter.
Why it matters — These actions outline portfolio changes and capital allocation that may be relevant to investors following Middleby.
The excerpt highlights ZBRA’s accelerating revenue growth and results above expectations, improving demand reflected in CRL’s results, and Bio-Rad’s restructuring program. It does not mention Middleby.
Why it matters — The developments concern other companies, so the excerpt provides no direct information about MIDD.
Middleby will release its 2026 third-quarter earnings on November 5, 2026, at 7 a.m. Eastern Time. A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for 10 a.m. that day, with access through the company’s Investor Relations website or by domestic dial-in.
Why it matters — MIDD watchers can note when the company plans to report quarterly results and discuss them on a conference call.
The 11 Wall Street analysts covering The Middleby Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $160, with estimates ranging from $145 to $169. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 11 analysts covering The Middleby Corp., 9 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The Middleby Corp. 69 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 28 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 28 Oct 2026, The Middleby Corp. ranks 69 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (100 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +36.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Middleby Corp. 69 out of 100 as at 28 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering The Middleby Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MIDD are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $145 to $169 over the next 12 months.
The Middleby Corp. returned +16.9% over the 12 months to 29 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
The Middleby Corporation is a global manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment and related kitchen solutions. The Middleby Corporation designs, manufactures, markets, distributes, and services equipment used in restaurants, institutional kitchens, and other foodservice environments, with offerings that support cooking, warming, refrigeration, freezing, beverage service, and food preparation workflows.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 29 Oct 2026): "Earnings Preview: Middleby (MIDD) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline". Zacks Investment Research says Middleby lacks the two key ingredients it considers necessary for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming Q3 report. The item previews expectations for the report.
The Middleby Corporation is a global manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment and related kitchen solutions. The Middleby Corporation designs, manufactures, markets, distributes, and services equipment used in restaurants, institutional kitchens, and other foodservice environments, with offerings that support cooking, warming, refrigeration, freezing, beverage service, and food preparation workflows. The company also serves food processing operations with equipment for preparation, baking, chilling, and packaging, and it provides premium residential kitchen products such as ranges, ovens, refrigerators, ventilation systems, dishwashers, and outdoor cooking equipment. Its business is organized around commercial foodservice, food processing, and residential kitchen segments, giving it a broad footprint across professional and home kitchen markets. Based in Elgin, Illinois, The Middleby Corporation is recognized for its innovation-focused portfolio and its role as a supplier to major restaurant, institutional, and industrial customers worldwide.
CEO Mr. Timothy J. FitzGerald CPA · 8,826 employees · United States · https://www.middleby.com
