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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

The Middleby Corporation designs, manufactures, markets, distributes, and services a range of foodservice, food processing, and residential kitchen equipment in the United States, Canada, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.Its Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group segment offers conveyor, combi, convection, baking, proofing, deck, speed cooking, and hydrovection ovens; ranges, fryers, rethermalizers; steam cooking, food warming, catering, induction cooking, and countertop cooking equipment; heated cabinets, charbroilers, ventless cooking systems, kitchen ventilation, toasters, griddles, charcoal grills, professional mixers, stainless steel fabrication, custom millwork, professional refrigerators, blast chillers, cold rooms, ice machines, and freezers; and soft serve ice cream, coffee and beverage dispensing, home and professional craft brewing equipment, fry dispensers, bottle filling and canning equipment, and IoT solutions.The company's Food Processing Equipment Group segment provides batch, baking, proofing, conveyor belt, and continuous processing ovens; frying and automated thermal processing systems; tumblers, massagers, grinders, slicers, reduction and emulsion systems, mixers, formers, and blenders; battering, breading, and seeding equipment; water cutting systems, food presses, food suspension equipment, filling and depositing solutions, and forming equipment; and food safety, food handling, freezing, and defrosting and packaging equipment for customers producing hot dog, dinner sausage, poultry, and lunchmeat, as well as muffin, cookie, and bread products.


Its Residential Kitchen Equipment Group segment offers kitchen equipment comprising cookers, stoves, dishwashers, microwaves, cooktops, wine coolers, ice machines, and ventilation and outdoor equipment.The company was formerly known as Middleby Marshall Oven Company and changed its name to The Middleby Corporation in 1985.The company was founded in 1888 and is based in Elgin, Illinois.

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1.b. Last Insights on MIDD

The Middleby Corporation's recent performance has been driven by several positive factors. The company's Q4 2025 earnings beat estimates, with quarterly earnings of $2.42 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.27 per share. Additionally, Middleby completed the sale of a 51% stake in its Residential Decor business, unlocking significant shareholder value. The company also saw increased institutional investment, with Cary Street Partners Financial LLC buying a new position in shares valued at approximately $679,000. Furthermore, AYAL Capital initiated a position in Middleby, purchasing 44,000 shares, valued at $6.54 million.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. Middleby's Strategic Optimization Drives Strong Q4 Results

Middleby reported total revenue of $866 million for its remaining two segments, Commercial Foodservice and Food Processing, exceeding expectations. The strong top-line performance drove adjusted EBITDA of $197 million. Earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.42, beating analyst estimates of $2.27. The Commercial Foodservice segment generated revenue of $602 million, driven by double-digit growth in the general market with dealer partners. The Food Processing segment reported revenue of $265 million, outperforming expectations due to strong order rates.

Publication Date: Mar -01

📋 Highlights
  • Sale of Residential Kitchen Stake:: Sold 51% stake at $885M valuation, generating $565M cash proceeds while retaining 49% ownership.
  • Revenue Outperformance:: Q4 total revenue $866M exceeded expectations, driving adjusted EBITDA of $197M for remaining segments.
  • Q1 Guidance:: Forecasts $760M–$788M total revenue, $161M–$173M adjusted EBITDA, with Food Processing contributing $200M–$210M revenue.
  • Tariff Impact:: $74M estimated impact in 2026, with 2/3–70% affecting Commercial Foodservice (revenue $602M in Q4).
  • Food Processing Momentum:: 66% order growth in Q4, $265M revenue outperforming expectations, and $135M senior note from stake sale to support buybacks.

Segment Performance

The Commercial Foodservice segment delivered a solid EBITDA margin of over 26%, which would have been higher if not for tariff impacts. The segment's outperformance was driven by gains in the general market, institutional, and emerging chain customer segments. As noted by Tim FitzGerald, "We see the Commercial Foodservice segment as having gained share with our dealer partners as a result of investments to strategically align those relationships over the past several years."

Guidance and Outlook

For Q1, Middleby expects total company revenue of $760 million to $788 million, with adjusted EBITDA forecasted to be between $161 million and $173 million. For the full year 2026, the company expects to benefit from the sale of its Residential Kitchen business, with the retained 49% ownership stake providing future upside. The interest rate headwind from the higher cost of debt is estimated to be approximately $0.34.

Valuation

With a P/E Ratio of -30.33 and an EV/EBITDA of 90369.94, the market appears to be pricing in significant growth expectations. However, analysts estimate revenue growth at 0.5% for next year, which may indicate a challenging environment. The company's Free Cash Flow Yield of 6.95% suggests a relatively attractive valuation. As the company executes its strategic portfolio optimization, investors will be watching for progress in both the Commercial Foodservice and Food Processing segments.

3. NewsRoom

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Clarkston Capital Partners LLC Cuts Position in The Middleby Corporation $MIDD

Mar -09

Source: defenseworld.net

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The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Mar -09

Source: defenseworld.net

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Middleby Appoints Glenn Eisenberg To Board of Directors

Mar -06

Source: businesswire.com

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Cary Street Partners Financial LLC Takes Position in The Middleby Corporation $MIDD

Mar -01

Source: defenseworld.net

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Middleby Is Spinning Off Its Food Processing Segment After a $540 Million Asset Sale. Can the Breakup Close Its Valuation Gap?

Feb -28

Source: fool.com

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Middleby (MIDD) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Feb -26

Source: zacks.com

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Middleby (MIDD) Beats Q4 Earnings Estimates

Feb -26

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The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Feb -26

Source: seekingalpha.com

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (3.31%)

6. Segments

Commercial Foodservice

Expected Growth: 3.5%

The 3.5% growth in Commercial Foodservice from The Middleby Corporation is driven by increasing demand for automation and technology in commercial kitchens, rising need for energy-efficient equipment, and growing trend of ghost kitchens and online food delivery. Additionally, Middleby's strategic acquisitions and innovative product offerings have contributed to the segment's growth.

Residential Kitchen

Expected Growth: 2.8%

The 2.8% growth of Residential Kitchen from The Middleby Corporation is driven by increasing consumer spending on home renovations, rising demand for smart and energy-efficient kitchen appliances, and the company's strategic expansion into emerging markets, particularly in Asia and Latin America.

Food Processing

Expected Growth: 3.2%

The Middleby Corporation's 3.2% growth in Food Processing is driven by increasing demand for automated cooking solutions, rising adoption of smart kitchen technologies, and growing need for food safety and sustainability. Additionally, the company's strategic acquisitions and innovative product offerings have expanded its customer base and improved operational efficiency.

7. Detailed Products

Cooking Systems

Commercial cooking equipment for restaurants, hotels, and institutions

Food Processing Equipment

Machinery for food processing, including meat, poultry, and seafood processing

Beverage Solutions

Equipment for brewing, dispensing, and serving beverages

Pumping and Material Handling

Pumps, valves, and material handling systems for food processing and manufacturing

Automation and Robotics

Automated systems for food processing, packaging, and material handling

Commercial Dishwashing

Commercial dishwashing machines and accessories

8. The Middleby Corporation's Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for The Middleby Corporation is medium due to the presence of alternative cooking solutions, but the company's strong brand reputation and product offerings mitigate this threat.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers is low for The Middleby Corporation due to the company's strong relationships with its customers and the customized nature of its products.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers is medium for The Middleby Corporation due to the presence of multiple suppliers, but the company's large scale of operations and strong relationships with suppliers mitigate this threat.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants is low for The Middleby Corporation due to the high barriers to entry in the commercial cooking equipment industry, including significant capital requirements and regulatory hurdles.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry is high for The Middleby Corporation due to the presence of several established competitors in the commercial cooking equipment industry, leading to intense competition for market share.

9. SWOT Analysis

Strength

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 43.00%
Debt Cost 7.78%
Equity Weight 57.00%
Equity Cost 11.85%
WACC 10.10%
Leverage 75.44%

11. Quality Control: The Middleby Corporation passed 5 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

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12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

151.8$

Current Price

151.8$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows