Middleby Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Middleby (NASDAQ: MIDD) announced the appointment of Julie Bowerman and Ed Garden to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Bowerman, with over 25 years in the food and beverage industry, is the Chief Marketing Officer of Kellanova Company. She has held senior roles at Kellogg Company, Hain Celestial Group, and The Coca-Cola Company, driving digital and omni-channel growth. She also serves on the Boards of Bridges Consumer Healthcare and Brixmor Property Group. Mr. Garden, Founding Partner of Garden Investments and former Chief Investment Officer at Trian Partners, brings investment and financial expertise. He has served on boards of General Electric, Invesco , Legg Mason, and others.

CEO Tim FitzGerald expressed confidence in their contributions to Middleby's long-term strategy and shareholder value. Board Chairman Gordon O’Brien emphasized their roles in governance and shareholder engagement. The Board will temporarily expand to eleven directors, with ten being independent. Both appointees will stand for election at Middleby's 2025 Annual Meeting. Long-standing director John Miller will retire and not seek re-election. A cooperation agreement with Garden Investments supports the full slate of directors at the Annual Meeting.

Middleby (NASDAQ: MIDD) announced its plan to separate its food processing business into a standalone public company by early 2026. The new company, Middleby Food Processing, will focus on industrial protein, bakery, and snack processors, aiming for significant growth and market leadership.

The separation will be achieved through a tax-free spin-off, enhancing strategic focus and financial flexibility for both entities. Middleby RemainCo will continue to drive growth in commercial foodservice and residential kitchens, leveraging its innovative product portfolio and market leadership.

Middleby Food Processing reported $731 million in revenue and $1871 million in Adjusted EBITDA for 2024, with an EBITDA margin above 25%. Middleby RemainCo's commercial foodservice business achieved $2,419 million in revenue and $6641 million in Adjusted EBITDA, with an EBITDA margin over 27%, while its residential kitchen business saw $725 million in revenue and $741 million in Adjusted EBITDA, with a 10% margin.

The spin-off aims to unlock shareholder value, optimize capital structures, and enhance M&A opportunities. The separation is subject to customary conditions and final board approval.

The Middleby (NASDAQ: MIDD) reported strong fourth quarter 2024 results with net sales of $1,014 million, a 0.5% increase over the prior year. The company achieved record adjusted EBITDA of $251.2 million and organic adjusted EBITDA margin of 24.8%, driven by exceptional profitability in Food Processing and Commercial Foodservice segments.

Diluted earnings per share reached $2.07, with adjusted net earnings per share of $2.88. Operating income was $170 million, representing 16.8% of net sales. The company generated record operating cash flows of $687 million for the full year and $240 million for the quarter.

During Q4, Middleby completed three strategic acquisitions: Emery Thompson, JC Ford, and Gorreri, strengthening its position in food processing equipment. The company also repurchased $16.4 million of common shares in Q4 and approximately $20 million in Q1 2025. Net leverage was reduced to 2.0x with available borrowing capacity of approximately $3.1 billion.

The Middleby (NASDAQ: MIDD) has announced its schedule for the release of fourth quarter 2024 earnings. The company will release its financial results on Tuesday, February 25 at 7:00 AM Eastern Time, followed by a conference call at 8:00 AM Eastern Time to discuss the results.

Investors can access the conference call through the Investor Relations section of Middleby's website at www.middleby.com. Alternatively, participants can dial 1-844-481-3012 (domestic) or 1-412-317-1878 (international) to join the call.

Middleby (NASDAQ: MIDD), a leading manufacturer of equipment for commercial foodservice, food processing, and residential kitchen industries, has announced an ongoing strategic review of its business portfolio. The company's Board of Directors, supported by Goldman Sachs and legal advisors, is evaluating various strategic options to maximize shareholder value.

The review, which began last year, includes considering potential separation of its Food Processing and/or Residential Kitchen business units. The company is in advanced stages of this evaluation and expects to reach a conclusion within the next few months. Middleby stated that no further comments will be made until the Board approves a specific course of action or determines that additional disclosure is necessary.

Middleby (NASDAQ: MIDD) has acquired Gorreri Food Processing Technology, an Italian manufacturer of baked goods equipment with annual revenues of $20 million. Located near Parma, Italy, Gorreri operates from a recently expanded 50,000-square-foot facility. The acquisition enhances Middleby's food processing portfolio with complementary products including turbo mixers, dosing, injecting, decorating, enrobing and ultrasonic portioning solutions for cakes, pies, muffins, tarts and other desert line solutions.

Middleby (NASDAQ: MIDD) has acquired JC Ford, a leading manufacturer of tortilla production equipment systems with $70 million in annual revenues. Founded in 1945 and based in Columbia, Tennessee, JC Ford specializes in automated solutions for tortilla, tortilla chips, and corn-based snacks production. The company recently moved to a new 132,000-square-foot facility near Nashville. This acquisition strengthens Middleby's presence in the fast-growing snack food category, offering opportunities for synergies and growth in the tortilla market, which is experiencing increasing consumer demand both domestically and internationally.

Middleby (NASDAQ: MIDD) reported Q3 2024 results with net sales of $943 million, representing a 3.9% decrease year-over-year. The company achieved diluted EPS of $2.11 and adjusted EPS of $2.33. Operating income was $173 million (18.4% of net sales), while adjusted EBITDA reached $213 million with an organic margin of 22.6%. Operating cash flows were $157 million, and net leverage was reduced to 2.2x. The company faced challenging macro-economic conditions, particularly in the commercial foodservice segment, with lower restaurant traffic and higher food costs impacting facility investments and causing location closures.

The Middleby (NASDAQ: MIDD) has announced its schedule for the release of its 2024 third quarter earnings. The company will disclose the results on Thursday, October 31, before the market opens. Following the release, Middleby has planned a conference call to discuss the earnings at 11 a.m. Eastern/10 a.m. Central Time on the same day.

Interested parties can access the conference call through the Investor Relations section of Middleby's website at www.middleby.com. For those unable to access the website, alternative dial-in options are available: 1-844-481-3012 for domestic participants and 1-412-317-1878 for international access.