Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) Stock Sold Rep. April McClain Delaney

Representative April McClain Delaney (Democratic-Maryland) recently sold shares of The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD). In a filing disclosed on September 09th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in Middleby stock on August 25th.

Representative April McClain Delaney also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Wabtec (NYSE:WAB) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Viking (NYSE:VIK) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:TSCO) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Teledyne Technologies (NYSE:TDY) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Somnigroup International (NYSE:SGI) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Signet Jewelers (NYSE:SIG) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) on 8/25/2026.

Middleby Stock Performance

Shares of Middleby stock opened at $108.31 on Friday. The Middleby Corporation has a 12 month low of $104.24 and a 12 month high of $180.13. The company has a quick ratio of 1.10, a current ratio of 1.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.88. The stock has a market cap of $4.90 billion, a PE ratio of -11.70 and a beta of 1.31. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $124.88 and a 200-day simple moving average of $141.73.

Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 11th. The industrial products company reported $2.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.09 by $0.26. The firm had revenue of $875.55 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $836.99 million. Middleby had a positive return on equity of 17.44% and a negative net margin of 13.22%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 10.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $2.35 EPS. Middleby has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.670-1.830 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 6.730-6.890 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that The Middleby Corporation will post 6.85 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

MIDD has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Oppenheimer reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $160.00 price target (down from $205.00) on shares of Middleby in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on shares of Middleby from $151.00 to $141.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Jefferies Financial Group cut their target price on shares of Middleby from $200.00 to $160.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. Zacks Research cut Middleby from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Friday, August 14th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded Middleby from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 8th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $160.43.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Middleby

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company raised its position in Middleby by 14.3% in the 1st quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 67,926 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $9,006,000 after purchasing an additional 8,524 shares during the last quarter. Sei Investments Co. raised its stake in Middleby by 6.5% during the 1st quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 803,383 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $106,514,000 after buying an additional 49,228 shares during the period. Hsbc Holdings PLC bought a new position in Middleby in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $2,464,000. Fifth Third Bancorp increased its holdings in Middleby by 272.0% during the 1st quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 32,441 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $4,301,000 after purchasing an additional 23,721 shares in the last quarter. Finally, S&CO Inc. bought a new stake in Middleby in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $5,005,000. Institutional investors own 98.55% of the company’s stock.

About Representative McClain Delaney

April McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

April McClain-Delaney grew up in Buhl, Idaho, where her father was a potato farmer. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in communications from Northwestern University in 1986 and her law degree from Georgetown Law Center in 1989. McClain-Delaney worked in communications law, first with the satellite firm Orion Network Systems and later as the Washington director for Common Sense Media, a nonprofit focused on technology and children. In 2022, McClain-Delaney joined the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Joe Biden (D) as deputy assistant secretary for communications and information. McClain-Delaney served on the board of the Georgetown University Law Center, the International Center for Research on Women, and the Northwestern University School of Communications.

Middleby Company Profile

Middleby Corporation is a global manufacturer of commercial foodservice, residential kitchen, and food processing equipment. Its products are used by restaurants, hotels, institutional kitchens, food retailers, and food manufacturers around the world.

The company’s commercial foodservice portfolio includes cooking, baking, frying, refrigeration, ventilation, beverage, and food preparation equipment. Its residential brands offer cooking appliances, refrigeration, outdoor kitchen products, and related specialty equipment.