MIDDIndustrials · Specialty Industrial MachineryThe 11 Wall Street analysts covering The Middleby Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $160 — +17.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 88 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
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 (25): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (21): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own The Middleby Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $190 → $155 |
| 13 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $185 → $151 |
| 8 July 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | $200 → $160 |
| 8 July 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 June 2026 | Oppenheimer | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 15 June 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 8 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 10 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Jefferies | Assumes | Buy | $195 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 Jan 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 5 Dec 2025 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 7 Nov 2025 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 Nov 2025 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Cheaper than 42% of US stocks
Cheaper than 55% of US stocks
Cheaper than 37% of US stocks
Cheaper than 35% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 28% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. MIDD appears on the weeks it earns a place.
MarketBeat reported that Middleby (NASDAQ: MIDD) is pursuing a strategy of operating as a leaner company in order to unlock greater value.
Why it matters — A MIDD watcher would care because this signals management's strategic focus on improving operational efficiency and potentially enhancing shareholder value.
The Middleby Corporation announced it will release its 2026 second quarter earnings on August 11, 2026, and has scheduled a conference call for the same day to discuss the results.
Why it matters — This announcement provides MIDD watchers with the date and access details for the company's upcoming quarterly earnings report and discussion.
The 11 Wall Street analysts covering The Middleby Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $160, with estimates ranging from $151 to $206. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 11 analysts covering The Middleby Corp., 8 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The Middleby Corp. 88 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 1 Aug 2026, The Middleby Corp. ranks 88 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 +17.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Middleby Corp. 88 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 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: $151 to $206 over the next 12 months.
The Middleby Corp. returned +19.1% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
The Middleby Corporation is a global manufacturer of specialized equipment for the foodservice and food processing industries. Headquartered in Elgin, Illinois, the company focuses on designing, engineering, and producing advanced solutions for commercial kitchens, industrial processing lines, and premium residential cooking environments.
The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 28 July 2026): "Middleby Is Betting a Leaner Business Can Unlock More Value". MarketBeat reported that Middleby (NASDAQ: MIDD) is pursuing a strategy of operating as a leaner company in order to unlock greater value.
The Middleby Corporation is a global manufacturer of specialized equipment for the foodservice and food processing industries. Headquartered in Elgin, Illinois, the company focuses on designing, engineering, and producing advanced solutions for commercial kitchens, industrial processing lines, and premium residential cooking environments. Its portfolio spans cooking, baking, frying, warming, refrigeration, freezing, beverage, and packaging systems, serving restaurants, hospitality venues, institutional kitchens, and large-scale food producers worldwide. The Middleby Corporation operates through complementary business segments centered on commercial foodservice equipment and systems for industrial processing, packaging, and baking, supported by more than 100 brands that target specific operational needs and cuisines. Its technologies are used extensively by major foodservice chains and industrial processors, playing a central role in operational efficiency, food quality, and consistency across global food and beverage markets.
CEO Mr. Timothy J. FitzGerald CPA · 8,826 employees · United States · https://www.middleby.com