MIDD
NEUTRAL
$142.54
Live
The Middleby Corporation · NASDAQ
Target $185.25
(+30.0%)
$110.82
52W Range
$169.44
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 14, 2026
Market cap
$6.73B
P/E
20.25
ROE
11.5%
Profit margin
-8.7%
Debt/Equity
0.82
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
80%
The Middleby Corporation presents a conflicted profile: a stable Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and strong liquidity (Current Ratio 2.57) are offset by severe short-term growth contraction. The stock is trading at a significant premium to its Graham Number ($94.81) and Intrinsic Value ($49.28), suggesting the market is pricing in a recovery not yet reflected in the data. While operating margins remain healthy at 18.81%, the negative net profit margin and sharp declines in YoY revenue and earnings growth are primary concerns.
Key Strengths
Strong liquidity position with a Current Ratio of 2.57
Healthy Operating Margin of 18.81% despite net losses
Manageable leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82
Consistent track record of beating earnings estimates (3 of last 4 quarters)
Positive analyst sentiment with a target price of $185.25
Key Risks
Severe earnings contraction with YoY growth at -64.20%
Negative net profit margin (-8.68%)
Significant revenue decline (YoY -14.50%, Q/Q -67.00%)
Trading at a steep premium to deterministic fair value estimates
Lack of dividend yield providing no downside cushion
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$102.5
-28.1% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
33
Weak
30
20
60
55
0
AI Verdict
Speculative Recovery
Key drivers: Severe growth decline, Valuation gap, Strong operating efficiency, Analyst optimism
Confidence
85%
Value
30/100
Ref P/E, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E (13.64) is lower than current P/E (20.25)
Watchpoints
- Price ($142.54) is far above Graham Number ($94.81)
- Price is nearly 3x the growth-based Intrinsic Value ($49.28)
Future
20/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Analyst target price suggests 30% upside
Watchpoints
- Revenue growth -14.50% YoY
- Earnings growth -64.20% YoY
- Q/Q revenue collapse of -67.00%
Past
60/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Long-term history of earnings beats
- Positive 1Y price return (+8.1%)
Watchpoints
- Poor 5Y change (-13.1%)
Health
55/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score, Debt/Equity
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 4/9 (Stable)
- Low Debt/Equity (0.82)
- High Current Ratio (2.57)
Watchpoints
- Negative net profit margin
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend paid
- 0/100 Dividend Strength
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$142.54
Analyst Target
$185.25
Upside/Downside
+30.0%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for MIDD and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-13
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MIDD
The Middleby Corporation
Primary
|
-13.1% | +2.5% | +8.1% | +8.1% | -0.4% | +5.6% |
|
AAON
AAON, Inc.
Peer
|
+72.1% | +40.5% | +7.6% | +2.2% | -18.3% | -5.0% |
|
ADT
ADT Inc.
Peer
|
+1.2% | +0.3% | +11.5% | -3.6% | -0.6% | -2.7% |
|
AL
Air Lease Corporation
Peer
|
+64.5% | +54.2% | +38.3% | +11.7% | +0.3% | +0.2% |
|
AAL
American Airlines Group Inc.
Peer
|
-54.1% | -22.8% | +8.1% | -1.2% | -11.1% | +3.6% |
MID
The Middleby Corporation
Primary
5Y
-13.1%
3Y
+2.5%
1Y
+8.1%
6M
+8.1%
1M
-0.4%
1W
+5.6%
AAO
AAON, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+72.1%
3Y
+40.5%
1Y
+7.6%
6M
+2.2%
1M
-18.3%
1W
-5.0%
ADT
ADT Inc.
Peer
5Y
+1.2%
3Y
+0.3%
1Y
+11.5%
6M
-3.6%
1M
-0.6%
1W
-2.7%
AL
Air Lease Corporation
Peer
5Y
+64.5%
3Y
+54.2%
1Y
+38.3%
6M
+11.7%
1M
+0.3%
1W
+0.2%
AAL
American Airlines Group Inc.
Peer
5Y
-54.1%
3Y
-22.8%
1Y
+8.1%
6M
-1.2%
1M
-11.1%
1W
+3.6%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
20.25
Forward P/E
13.64
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
2.51
P/S Ratio
2.1
EV/Revenue
2.75
EV/EBITDA
12.65
Market Cap
$6.73B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-8.68%
Operating Margin
18.81%
Gross Margin
39.11%
ROE
11.45%
ROA
5.48%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-14.5%
Earnings Growth
-64.2%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
-67.0%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-67.1%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.82
Moderate
Current Ratio
2.57
Strong
Quick Ratio
0.8
Poor
Cash/Share
$4.74
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.3B
Gross Margin
51.8%
Op. Margin
38.9%
Net Margin
11.0%
Total Assets
$6.3B
Liabilities
$3.5B
Equity
$2.8B
Debt/Equity
1.27x
Operating CF
$0.2B
Free Cash Flow
$0.2B
FCF Yield
102%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-02-26
$2.42
+7.2% surprise
2025-11-06
$2.37
+14.5% surprise
2025-08-06
$2.35
+5.3% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing MIDD against 240 companies in the Industrials sector
(19 bullish, 87 neutral, 134 bearish)
P/E Ratio
20.25
This Stock
vs
83.58
Sector Avg
-75.8%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
11.45%
This Stock
vs
-11.14%
Sector Avg
-202.8%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-8.68%
This Stock
vs
16.29%
Sector Avg
-153.3%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.82
This Stock
vs
3.38
Sector Avg
-75.7%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-14.5%
This Stock
vs
28.16%
Sector Avg
-151.5%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.57
This Stock
vs
3.22
Sector Avg
-20.2%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MIDD
The Middleby Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $6.73B | 20.25 | 11.5% | -8.7% | $142.54 | |
|
AAON
AAON, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $6.85B | 65.04 | 12.5% | 7.5% | $83.9 | Compare |
|
ADT
ADT Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $6.59B | 11.31 | 17.2% | 12.5% | $8.03 | Compare |
|
AL
Air Lease Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $7.2B | 7.47 | 12.7% | 35.1% | $64.42 | Compare |
|
AAL
American Airlines Group Inc.
|
BEARISH | $7.35B | 65.47 | -% | 0.2% | $11.13 | Compare |
MIDD
The Middleby Corporation
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$6.7B
P/E
20.2
ROE
11.5%
Price
$142.54
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | POOL JAMES KELLY III | Chief Technology Officer | Stock Award | 4,130 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | SPITTLE STEVEN P. | Officer | Stock Award | 4,130 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | FUCHSEN MATTHEW R | Officer | Stock Award | 2,345 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | CERWIN BRITTANY C | Officer | Stock Award | 1,807 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | FITZGERALD TIMOTHY JOHN | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 10,579 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | MITTELMAN BRYAN E | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 3,012 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | SHAH TEJAS P. | Director | Stock Award | 1,161 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | BOWERMAN JULIE | Director | Stock Award | 1,161 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | O BRIEN GORDON J | Director | Stock Award | 1,161 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | EISENBERG GLENN A | Director | Stock Award | 1,161 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | HIX CHRISTOPHER M | Director | Stock Award | 1,161 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | PALISI CHAPIN SARAH | Director | Stock Award | 1,161 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | SCHERGER STEPHEN R. | Director | Stock Award | 1,161 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | MCCARTHY CATHY L | Director | Stock Award | 1,161 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | GARDEN EDWARD P | Director | Stock Award | 1,161 | - |
POOL JAMES KELLY III
Chief Technology Officer
2026-03-13
4,130 shares
SPITTLE STEVEN P.
Officer
2026-03-13
4,130 shares
FUCHSEN MATTHEW R
Officer
2026-03-13
2,345 shares
CERWIN BRITTANY C
Officer
2026-03-13
1,807 shares
FITZGERALD TIMOTHY JOHN
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-13
10,579 shares
MITTELMAN BRYAN E
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-13
3,012 shares
SHAH TEJAS P.
Director
2026-03-06
1,161 shares
BOWERMAN JULIE
Director
2026-03-06
1,161 shares
O BRIEN GORDON J
Director
2026-03-06
1,161 shares
EISENBERG GLENN A
Director
2026-03-06
1,161 shares
HIX CHRISTOPHER M
Director
2026-03-06
1,161 shares
PALISI CHAPIN SARAH
Director
2026-03-06
1,161 shares
SCHERGER STEPHEN R.
Director
2026-03-06
1,161 shares
MCCARTHY CATHY L
Director
2026-03-06
1,161 shares
GARDEN EDWARD P
Director
2026-03-06
1,161 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
8 analysts
JP Morgan
2026-04-10
Neutral
Neutral
Canaccord Genuity
2026-02-27
Buy
Buy
Keybanc
2026-02-27
Overweight
Overweight
Baird
2026-02-27
Outperform
Outperform
Canaccord Genuity
2026-02-24
Buy
Buy
JP Morgan
2026-01-14
Neutral
Neutral
Jefferies
2025-12-10
Hold
Buy
Canaccord Genuity
2025-12-05
Buy
Buy
Barclays
2025-11-11
Overweight
Overweight
Canaccord Genuity
2025-11-07
Buy
Buy
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