Middleby (MIDD) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $108.68, +2.37% vs the prior close of $106.16.
- Volume 469.70K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
MIDD rises 2.4% to $108.68. Closed at $108.68, +2.37% vs the prior close of $106.16. Day range $106.84–$109.21, opened at $106.84.
MIDD daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — MIDD rises 2.4% to $108.68
- Closed at $108.68, +2.37% vs the prior close of $106.16. Day range $106.84–$109.21, opened at $106.84.
- Volume was 469.70K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 602.04K.
- Price is -2.7% vs its 50-day average ($111.70) and -10.0% vs its 200-day average ($120.81).
- 52-week range $89.16–$148.55; today's close sits at 33% of that range, 26.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — MIDD ends flat (-0.3%) to $106.16
- Closed at $106.16, -0.28% vs the prior close of $106.46. Day range $105.33–$106.53, opened at $106.46.
- Volume was 414.80K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 604.95K.
- Price is -5.4% vs its 50-day average ($112.23) and -12.2% vs its 200-day average ($120.87).
- 52-week range $89.16–$148.55; today's close sits at 29% of that range, 28.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — MIDD rises 1.0% to $106.46
- Closed at $106.46, +1.03% vs the prior close of $105.37. Day range $104.67–$106.54, opened at $105.41.
- Volume was 396.00K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 603.59K.
- Price is -5.7% vs its 50-day average ($112.88) and -12.0% vs its 200-day average ($120.95).
- 52-week range $89.16–$148.55; today's close sits at 29% of that range, 28.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — MIDD dips 0.5% to $105.37
- Closed at $105.37, -0.55% vs the prior close of $105.95. Day range $105.13–$107.19, opened at $105.91.
- Volume was 483.70K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 599.81K.
- Price is -7.1% vs its 50-day average ($113.47) and -12.9% vs its 200-day average ($121.02).
- 52-week range $89.16–$148.55; today's close sits at 27% of that range, 29.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — MIDD rises 0.5% to $105.95
- Closed at $105.95, +0.52% vs the prior close of $105.40. Day range $104.16–$106.54, opened at $105.40.
- Volume was 418.10K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 599.31K.
- Price is -7.1% vs its 50-day average ($114.04) and -12.5% vs its 200-day average ($121.10).
- 52-week range $89.16–$148.55; today's close sits at 28% of that range, 28.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — MIDD ends flat (+0.2%) to $105.40
- Closed at $105.40, +0.15% vs the prior close of $105.24. Day range $103.71–$106.36, opened at $104.73.
- Volume was 567.00K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 597.19K.
- Price is -8.0% vs its 50-day average ($114.58) and -13.0% vs its 200-day average ($121.18).
- 52-week range $89.16–$148.55; today's close sits at 27% of that range, 29.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — MIDD dips 0.6% to $105.24
- Closed at $105.24, -0.64% vs the prior close of $105.92. Day range $102.68–$105.30, opened at $104.61.
- Volume was 511.20K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 597.92K.
- Price is -8.6% vs its 50-day average ($115.14) and -13.2% vs its 200-day average ($121.25).
- 52-week range $89.16–$148.55; today's close sits at 27% of that range, 29.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — MIDD rises 0.8% to $105.92, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $105.92, +0.77% vs the prior close of $105.11. Day range $105.22–$106.87, opened at $105.95.
- Volume was 537.80K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 596.38K.
- Price is -8.5% vs its 50-day average ($115.73) and -12.7% vs its 200-day average ($121.32).
- 52-week range $89.16–$148.55; today's close sits at 28% of that range, 28.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — MIDD rises 0.5% to $105.11
- Closed at $105.11, +0.52% vs the prior close of $104.57. Day range $103.08–$106.52, opened at $104.37.
- Volume was 667.30K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 590.33K.
- Price is -9.6% vs its 50-day average ($116.33) and -13.4% vs its 200-day average ($121.37).
- 52-week range $89.16–$148.55; today's close sits at 27% of that range, 29.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — MIDD rises 1.8% to $104.57
- Closed at $104.57, +1.83% vs the prior close of $102.69. Day range $103.24–$104.78, opened at $104.29.
- Volume was 751.10K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 587.39K.
- Price is -10.6% vs its 50-day average ($116.91) and -13.9% vs its 200-day average ($121.43).
- 52-week range $89.16–$148.55; today's close sits at 26% of that range, 29.6% below the 52-week high.
MIDD latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about MIDD in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 13, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Pool Iii James K received an award of 9,181 shares on Oct 2, 2026; now holds 67,410
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Spittle Steve received an award of 9,181 shares on Oct 2, 2026; now holds 65,595
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Cerwin Brittany C received an award of 6,695 shares on Oct 2, 2026; now holds 28,675
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Fitzgerald Timothy John received an award of 21,517 shares on Oct 2, 2026; now holds 372,350
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 10, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Sep 9, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Aug 28, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 28, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 13, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jul 4, 2026:
- Revenue: $875.55M (prior year $796.80M) (+9.9% vs Jun 28, 2025)
- Net income: $54.81M (prior year $105.96M) (-48.3% vs Jun 28, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $1.21 (prior year $1.99) (-39.2% vs Jun 28, 2025)
Aug 11, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 31, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 9, 2026 · 8-K/A — Amended current report
Amended current report
- Exhibits / financial statements only (Item 9.01).
Jul 6, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.01 — Completed an acquisition or sale of assets.
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Jun 29, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Things to know before you trade MIDD
- Last results release: Aug 11, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 7, 2026, Feb 26, 2026, Nov 6, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 10, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.06% (largest 2.9%).
- Liquidity: about 560.42K shares (≈$60.91M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $108.68 vs a range of $89.16–$148.55 (33% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: 1243:1000 on Jul 7, 2026
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 8 open-market buys, 0 sales; latest: Edward P Garden bought 14,740 shares on Dec 15, 2025.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 10, 2026; 8-K Sep 9, 2026; 10-Q Aug 13, 2026.
- Share count: 45.22M shares outstanding (Aug 10, 2026), -10.8% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery.
MIDD market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 106.84 | 109.21 | 106.84 | 108.68 | 469.70K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 106.46 | 106.53 | 105.33 | 106.16 | 414.80K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 105.41 | 106.54 | 104.67 | 106.46 | 396.00K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 105.91 | 107.19 | 105.13 | 105.37 | 483.70K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 105.40 | 106.54 | 104.16 | 105.95 | 418.10K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 104.73 | 106.36 | 103.71 | 105.40 | 567.00K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 104.61 | 105.30 | 102.68 | 105.24 | 511.20K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 105.95 | 106.87 | 105.22 | 105.92 | 537.80K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 104.37 | 106.52 | 103.08 | 105.11 | 667.30K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 104.29 | 104.78 | 103.24 | 104.57 | 751.10K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 103.30 | 104.14 | 102.15 | 102.69 | 501.60K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 105.63 | 106.34 | 103.41 | 103.58 | 484.70K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 106.48 | 106.90 | 105.25 | 105.56 | 453.00K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 106.73 | 107.53 | 105.23 | 106.68 | 545.70K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 108.53 | 110.04 | 107.26 | 107.66 | 403.40K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 110.67 | 110.78 | 107.77 | 108.03 | 467.50K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 112.75 | 113.85 | 110.44 | 111.24 | 717.70K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 113.34 | 113.44 | 112.11 | 112.79 | 410.90K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 113.04 | 113.04 | 109.88 | 111.25 | 587.10K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 111.01 | 113.46 | 111.00 | 112.28 | 1.42M |
About Middleby
Middleby (MIDD) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery”. Its business address is in ELGIN, IL. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends January 2. SEC CIK 769520.
MIDD board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Julie Bowerman | Director | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Glenn A Eisenberg | Director | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Timothy John Fitzgerald | Chief Executive Officer | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Edward P Garden | Director | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Christopher M Hix | Director | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Cathy L Mccarthy | Director | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Robert A Nerbonne | Director | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Gordon Obrien | Director | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Chapin Sarah Palisi | Director | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Stephen R. Scherger | Director | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Tejas P. Shah | Director | Aug 28, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Brittany C Cerwin | Chief Accounting Officer | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Timothy John Fitzgerald | Chief Executive Officer | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Matthew R Fuchsen | Chief Development Officer | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Bryan E. Mittelman | Chief Financial Officer | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Iii James K Pool | Chief Technology and* | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Steve Spittle | Chief Commercial Officer | Aug 28, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | Edward P Garden | Buy | 14,740 | $146.92 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Edward P Garden | Buy | 28,089 | $146.33 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Edward P Garden | Buy | 15,749 | $146.89 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Edward P Garden | Buy | 1,346 | $144.96 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Edward P Garden | Buy | 24,732 | $144.46 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Edward P Garden | Buy | 8,109 | $145.99 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Edward P Garden | Buy | 10,138 | $143.57 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Robert A Nerbonne | Buy | 780 | $128.52 |
MIDD financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2026 | $3.20B | $-277.73M | -5.32 | $630.20M |
| Dec 28, 2024 | $3.15B | $428.43M | 7.90 | $686.82M |
| Dec 30, 2023 | $3.24B | $400.88M | 7.41 | $628.79M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $4.03B | $436.57M | 7.95 | $332.55M |
| Jan 1, 2022 | $3.25B | $488.49M | 8.62 | $423.40M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $5.36B, total liabilities $—, cash $159.18M (as of Jul 4, 2026).
MIDD earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $119.99 |
| May 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $127.30 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $134.35 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $96.59 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $95.17 |
| May 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $105.90 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $136.16 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $104.34 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 8, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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