Rep. April McClain Delaney Sells Off Shares of The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD)

Posted by George Bondi on Sep 11th, 2026

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 $1,001 and $15,000 in Middleby stock on August 6th.

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 Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) 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.

Middleby Stock Performance

NASDAQ MIDD opened at $105.72 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -11.42 and a beta of 1.31. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $126.21 and a 200 day moving average of $141.96. The company has a current ratio of 1.99, a quick ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.88. The Middleby Corporation has a twelve month low of $104.24 and a twelve month high of $180.13.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

MIDD has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target 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. Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $145.00 price objective (down from $155.00) on shares of Middleby in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Oppenheimer reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $160.00 target price (down from $205.00) on shares of Middleby in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Robert W. Baird cut shares of Middleby from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, Seaport Research Partners set a $145.00 price target on shares of Middleby in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $160.43.

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Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in MIDD. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Middleby in the second quarter valued at about $205,000. Tidal Investments LLC grew its stake in Middleby by 131.3% during the 2nd quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 9,489 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,632,000 after acquiring an additional 5,386 shares in the last quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP raised its holdings in Middleby by 514.9% in the 2nd quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP now owns 10,699 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,840,000 after acquiring an additional 8,959 shares during the last quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC purchased a new position in Middleby in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $55,000. Finally, Nykredit A S acquired a new position in shares of Middleby during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $363,000. Hedge funds and other 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

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Middleby Corporation is a global manufacturer and distributor of commercial foodservice and food processing equipment. The company designs, engineers and markets a wide range of cooking, baking, refrigeration, warewashing, holding and dispensing solutions. Middleby’s products serve restaurants, hotels, convenience stores, institutional cafeterias, cruise ships and other foodservice operators.

The company’s portfolio spans multiple well-known brands, including Blodgett ovens, TurboChef rapid‐cook ovens, Southbend ranges and broilers, Pitco fryers, and Viking residential and commercial kitchen appliances.