MARKET WIREYahoo! Finance Canada • 1d ago
The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) Stock Price, News, Quote & HistoryYahoo! Finance Canada report covering Middleby Corporation (MIDD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why MIDD Stock surged +3.80% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$123.47 +3.80% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $124.08
Middleby Corporation (MIDD) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 65/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $5.38B
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Is MIDD stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
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As of 2026-11-03, Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $123.47 (+3.80% 1D, market cap $5.38B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 17/20. Across 486 tracked Industrials issuers, MIDD ranks #79 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does MIDD compare to NOVT and AAON in the Industrials sector?
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Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), MIDD carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 14.5x, gross margin of 39.1%, and ROIC of 9.7%. By comparison, NOVT (Novanta Inc.) holds a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 106.2x, ROIC 6.5%, cap $5.51B) and AAON (AAON Inc.) posts a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E 57.7x, ROIC 9.5%, cap $5.56B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MIDD leads on earnings multiple (14.5x) while ENS leads on capital efficiency (13.0% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for MIDD?
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Per MIDD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-03, CIK 0000769520), Middleby Corporation generated $3.20B in revenue (+1.6% YoY), $367.3M in net income, and $559.5M in free cash flow against $6.32B in total assets and $2.13B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $124.08 (+0.49%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 14/20 (B-) • 17.5% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk D+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.2% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for MIDD)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.1%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (65/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY MIDD SCORES 65/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+17/20 pts (26% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 85% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+14/20 pts (22% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 17.5% FCF Margin ($559.5M FCF) & 39.1% Gross Margin
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (70) create a -12 pt regime headwind
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C$106.16+4.6% Next Q
57
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C$111.07+2.7% Next Q
60
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C+$114.04+8.3% Next Q
62
CurrentGrade C$123.47+1.3% Hist 90D α
65
Trajectory: C (57) → C (65)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the MIDD Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 65/100 (C) score, MIDD faces multiple-compression risk if 14.5x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 36.6% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($110.23) or 200D SMA ($120.20) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($127.36) toward Bear Floor ($99.34).
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Why MIDD Stock surged +3.80% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Middleby Corporation (MIDD) surged +3.80% to $123.47, trading at 58% of its 52-week range ($89.16 – $148.55). Solid 39.1% gross margin (10% return on capital), mixed timing at 15x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 58% of its 52-week range ($89.16 – $148.55) with RSI-14 at 70 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±5.1% around $123.47 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C (Hold) backed by 39.1% gross margin and $559.5M annual free cash flow.
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MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 1d ago
The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) Stock ForecastsYahoo Finance report covering Middleby Corporation (MIDD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREMarketBeat • 1d ago
The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD) Stock Has Consensus Price Target of $159.25 According to AnalystsMarketBeat report covering Middleby Corporation (MIDD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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A 9,181-unit stock grant for Middleby (MIDD)'s technology and operations chief vests in thirds in 2027–2029.Stock Titan report covering Middleby Corporation (MIDD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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(MIDD) Price Dynamics and Execution-Aware PositioningStock Traders Daily report covering Middleby Corporation (MIDD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREMarketBeat • 1d ago
16,949 Shares of The Middleby Corporation $MIDD Bought by Pullen Investment Management LLCMarketBeat report covering Middleby Corporation (MIDD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Makes New $13.33 Million Investment in The Middleby Corporation $MIDDMarketBeat report covering Middleby Corporation (MIDD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREBenzinga • 4d ago
Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on Middleby, Lowers Price Target to $152Canaccord Genuity analyst Brian McNamara maintains Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $160 to $152.
CATALYSTYahoo • 5d ago
Earnings Preview: Middleby (MIDD) Q3 Earnings Expected to DeclineMiddleby (MIDD) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
CATALYSTYahoo • 5d ago
The Middleby (MIDD) Faces Margin Concerns Despite Strong Sales and Higher Guidance, Ariel Appreciation Fund SaysAriel Investments, an investment management company, released its “Ariel Appreciation Fund” Q3 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Copy main article 1st para. The Fund faced a challenging t
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MIDD // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +11.86%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $117.6H $123.5L $117.6C $123.5VOL 444.8K
RES: $144.1SUP: $99.58SMA50: $110.2SMA200: $120.2
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MIDD Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
6.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +1.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (MIDD)
Industrials Rank #79 of 486
⚔️ NOVT vs MIDD Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (MIDD vs. NOVT, AAON, JBTM, ENS)
Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)Across 486 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Middleby Corporation (MIDD) ranks #79 by composite RQD confidence (65/100, grade C) and #140 by equity capitalization ($5.38B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MIDD leads on earnings valuation at 14.5x trailing P/E, while ENS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 13.0% ROIC and 63.4% gross margin. MIDD currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 65/100 (C).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Middleby Corporation | C | 65/100 | 14.5x | 39.1% | 9.7% | +3.80% | $5.38B | Benchmark Subject |
| NOVT Novanta Inc. | C- | 59/100 | 106.2x | 44.4% | 6.5% | +0.33% | $5.51B | /novt-vs-midd → |
| AAON AAON Inc. | D- | 36/100 | 57.7x | 26.7% | 9.5% | +0.88% | $5.56B | /aaon-vs-midd → |
| JBTM JBT Marel Corporation | E | 26/100 | — | 35.1% | 2.6% | +5.14% | $5.66B | /jbtm-vs-midd → |
| ENS EnerSys | C | 64/100 | 21.0x | 63.4% | 13.0% | +0.02% | $5.77B | /ens-vs-midd → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-01-03 • CIK 0000769520 ↗In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-03), Middleby Corporation (MIDD) reported GAAP revenue of $3.20B (+1.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.15B , and -1.3% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $367.3M, operating cash flow of $630.2M, and free cash flow of $559.5M (-13.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, MIDD closed FY2025 with $6.32B in total assets against $2.13B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.08, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-01-03 | $3.20B | $367.3M | $630.2M | $559.5M | $6.32B | $2.13B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-12-28 | $3.15B | $428.4M | $686.8M | $650.1M | $7.28B | $2.35B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-12-30 | $3.24B | $400.9M | $628.8M | $482.9M | $3.89B | $910.4M |
3. MIDD Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs MIDD stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $123.47 (+3.80% 1D, market cap $5.38B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 17/20. Across 486 tracked Industrials issuers, MIDD ranks #79 in composite RQD confidence.
How does MIDD compare to NOVT and AAON in the Industrials sector?
Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), MIDD carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 14.5x, gross margin of 39.1%, and ROIC of 9.7%. By comparison, NOVT (Novanta Inc.) holds a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 106.2x, ROIC 6.5%, cap $5.51B) and AAON (AAON Inc.) posts a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E 57.7x, ROIC 9.5%, cap $5.56B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MIDD leads on earnings multiple (14.5x) while ENS leads on capital efficiency (13.0% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for MIDD?
Per MIDD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-03, CIK 0000769520), Middleby Corporation generated $3.20B in revenue (+1.6% YoY), $367.3M in net income, and $559.5M in free cash flow against $6.32B in total assets and $2.13B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is MIDD trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
MIDD last traded at $123.47 (+3.80% on volume of 479,279 shares), positioning the stock +12.01% above its 50-day simple moving average ($110.23) and +2.72% above its 200-day simple moving average ($120.20). Across its 52-week range of $89.16 to $148.55, MIDD sits at the 57.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 70.0 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.1% ($117.17 to $129.77).
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 65/100 (C)
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MIDD — Middleby Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2026-01-03
1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Middleby Corporation (MIDD) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 65/100, corresponding to a C letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $123.47 (+3.80% 1D, market capitalization $5.38B).
- Fundamental Cash Engine (14/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.7%, gross margin of 39.1%, operating margin of 18.0%, and free cash flow yield of 10.52%.
- Whale 13F & Options Flow (12/20) + Insider Conviction (17/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
- Macro Regime Fit (8/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (14/20): Incorporates a 0.94x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 3.08, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.77x.
2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory
Middleby Corporation (MIDD) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Industrials sector, classified under Industrial Machinery/Components..3B. — for specific product lines, customer segments, or the detailed revenue model.
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2026-01-03), Middleby Corporation (MIDD) reported $3.20B in annual revenue (up from $3.15B in FY2024, +1.6% YoY) and $367.3M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($3.24B revenue, $400.9M net income) through FY2025, MIDD scaled operating cash flow to $630.2M and free cash flow to $559.5M, backed by $6.32B in total assets against $2.13B in total debt.
3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff
- 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C • RQD 65/100): Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Free cash flow yield of 10.52% and institutional whale pillar of 12/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 14/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 12/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $89.16 – $148.55 52-week range.
- 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 14.5x trailing P/E and 11.4x EV/EBITDA against 18.0% operating margins and a 0.94x macro beta.
4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch
— The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph records no upstream or downstream links, no sector correlations beyond the Industrials classification, and no proprietary signals, so upstream/downstream dependencies and 2nd-order bottlenecks cannot be mapped from the provided sources.
- Key Question #1: Can MIDD sustain or expand its 18.0% operating margin and 9.7% ROIC against Industrial Machinery/Components peers over the next 4 quarters?
- Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $3.20B and free cash flow of $559.5M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $2.13B in total debt?
- Key Question #3: How sensitive is MIDD's 13.5x forward P/E multiple to Industrials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 0.94x)?
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The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD) Stock Has Consensus Price Target of $159.25 According to Analysts MarketBeat report covering Middleby Corporation (MIDD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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🟡 MARKET WIRE Benzinga • 4d ago
Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on Middleby, Lowers Price Target to $152 Canaccord Genuity analyst Brian McNamara maintains Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $160 to $152.
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MIDD Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $123.47?
🐂 67% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON MIDD 🐻 33% BEARISH CONVICTION
BR BreakoutHunter RQD DEBATE OPENER • Swing & Catalyst Trader 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $149.88 (+26.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate Insider Conviction scores 17 of 20 and the Forensic Balance Sheet is healthy (Altman Z 3.08, Piotroski F 7/9), supported by a 10.52% FC
Long MIDD at $118.95 targeting $149.88. Insider Conviction scores 17 of 20 and the Forensic Balance Sheet is healthy (Altman Z 3.08, Piotroski F 7/9), supported by a 10.52% FCF yield.. Institutional whale score is 12/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $89.16 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.
RetailWhale_TX 🐂 BULL
Both sides have a point here — MIDD's 14/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.
SK SkepticalCFA RQD DEBATE OPENER • Fundamental Contrarian 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $101.11 (-15.0%)
Spot @ $118.95 Macro Regime Fit scores only 8 of 20 with the sector-sensitive profile, and reported cash fell from $638.8M to $222.2M while debt remai
Sitting on the sidelines or leaning short MIDD above $118.95. Macro Regime Fit scores only 8 of 20 with the sector-sensitive profile, and reported cash fell from $638.8M to $222.2M while debt remains $2.13B.. Until Fundamental Cash Engine (14/20) and FCF yield (10.52%) inflect higher, upside is capped near $148.55.