$MIDD

Middleby (Q2 2026) completed the separation of residential and food processing businesses, positioning it as a commercial foodservice solutions pure-play. Organic revenue rose 8.3% and full-year organic revenue guidance was raised to 6%-8%. Margins were pressured by mix shift to its ice and beverage platform and inflationary ocean freight and steel costs; management expects sequential margin improvement in Q3-Q4.

Middleby (NASDAQ: MIDD) reported Q2 CY2026 revenue of $875.5 million, down 10.5% year over year but above Wall Street estimates by 43%. Non-GAAP EPS was $2.35, up 12.3% versus consensus. Next-quarter revenue guidance was $630 million, 0.6% below estimates. Shares fell about 3% to $126.40 after the report.

MIDDLEBY Corp (MIDD) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 middex991er-q22026.htm EX-99.1 Document 1400 Toastmaster Drive, Elgin, Illinois 60120 (847) 741-3300 www.middleby.com The Middleby Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results • Q2 2026 results exceeded high end of guidance range for revenue and Adjusted EBITDA • Organic

Middleby (MIDD) shares rose about 3% after it completed the spinoff of its food processing business, Midera Food Processing, according to the company. Middleby received a $233 million cash distribution, used to pay down long-term debt. The separation is intended to streamline operations and improve the balance sheet, with shares at about $137.35.

MIDDLEBY Corp (MIDD) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. EX-2.1 2 d51635dex21.htm EX-2.1 EX-2.1 Exhibit 2.1 SEPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT by and between THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION and MIDERA FOOD PROCESSING, INC. Dated as of July 5, 2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION Section 1.1 General 2 Section

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Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) and Global Payment Technologies (OTCMKTS:GPTX) are compared across earnings, valuation, ownership, analyst ratings and profitability. The article says Global Payment has lower revenue but higher earnings. Middleby has a consensus $189.71 price target (22.77% upside) and is favored on 7 of 9 factors, with 98.6% institutional ownership.

M&T Bank Corp has acquired a new stake of 104,383 shares, valued at approximately $15.09 million, in The Middleby Corporation during the fourth quarter, representing about 0.21% of the company. Middleby currently holds a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts with an average price target of $178.57, following a recent earnings beat and positive FY2026 guidance. The stock is trading near $145 with a market cap of $6.78 billion.

The Middleby Corp (MIDD) stock has been quietly consolidating, showing modest gains and staying well above its 52-week low. Despite not displaying dramatic momentum, the stock's stability and resilience post-earnings, coupled with positive analyst ratings and strategic positioning in the diverse food equipment market, suggest a potential stealth re-rating in the making. The company's future performance will heavily depend on the health of the hospitality sector, interest rate normalization, and successful integration of acquisitions.

Zacks Research has upgraded Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) from a "hold" to a "strong-buy" rating, issuing positive EPS estimates for Q2 2027, Q3 2027, and FY2027. The company recently surpassed earnings expectations with revenue of $982.13M and EPS of $2.37, leading to a "Moderate Buy" consensus and an average target price of $161.33 from analysts. Insider buying and increased institutional ownership further highlight investor confidence in Middleby.