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The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) is a leading company in the commercial and residential cooking, as well as industrial food processing equipment sectors. Based in Elgin, Illinois, USA, Middleby is renowned for its innovative and high-quality products that serve a wide array of industries.
Core Business Segments:
- Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group: Middleby supplies cooking equipment to 97 of the top 100 foodservice chains in the United States and internationally. This segment is the primary revenue driver for the company, reflecting its strong market presence and reliability.
- Food Processing Equipment Group: This division manufactures equipment for food preparation, cooking, packaging, and safety, catering to the diverse needs of the food processing industry.
- Residential Kitchen Equipment Group: Offering a range of premium kitchen appliances, this segment provides products such as ranges, ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, cooktops, and outdoor cooking equipment from leading brands like Viking, TurboChef, and Jade.
Achievements and Recognition: Middleby has received numerous accolades, including 'Forbes Best Small Company,' 'Business Week Hot Growth Company,' and 'Fortune Fastest Growing Company.' These awards underscore its commitment to excellence and growth.
Financial Performance and Partnerships: Middleby maintains a robust financial position supported by strategic partnerships and continuous innovation. Its recent ventures include collaborations with Powerhouse Dynamics to enhance energy efficiency and operational management through IoT solutions like DemandSmart, Open Kitchen®, and SiteSage®.
Recent Developments:
- April 19, 2024: The Middleby Corporation was featured as 'Stock to Study' by BetterInvesting Magazine, highlighting its strong fundamentals and growth potential.
- April 30, 2024: Powerhouse Dynamics, a Middleby company, announced the installation of its AI-powered DemandSmart Solution across various client locations, promoting energy savings and sustainability.
Middleby’s commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction makes it a significant player in its industries, continually pushing the boundaries of foodservice and residential kitchen technologies.
Powerhouse Dynamics, a leader in IoT solutions for the foodservice industry, is returning as a key sponsor to FSTEC 2024 in Grapevine, Texas. The company will showcase its advanced Open Kitchen® software at Booth IA-55, demonstrating IoT-based solutions for equipment management, food safety, and energy management.
Open Kitchen's latest features include DemandSmart, which reduces utility demand charges for customers. The software aims to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and waste, and boost profitability and sustainability for foodservice operators. Attendees can experience live demonstrations of Open Kitchen's capabilities, including energy management, proactive equipment management, and comprehensive food safety tools.
The Middleby (NASDAQ: MIDD) reported its Q2 2024 financial results. Key highlights include:
- Net sales decreased 4.7% to $992 million
- Diluted EPS of $2.13 and adjusted EPS of $2.39
- Operating income of $176 million, 17.7% of net sales
- Adjusted EBITDA of $216 million with organic adjusted EBITDA margin of 21.8%
- Operating cash flows of $150 million
- Net leverage reduced to 2.3x
Despite challenging market conditions, Middleby reported positive order trends across all three segments compared to Q2 2023. The company's focus on new product innovations and go-to-market strategies is strengthening its position in the foodservice industry.
The Middleby (NASDAQ: MIDD) has announced its schedule for the release of its 2024 second quarter earnings. The company will unveil its financial results on Thursday, August 1, before the market opens. Following the release, Middleby has planned a conference call at 11 a.m. Eastern/10 a.m. Central Time on the same day to discuss the results in detail.
Investors and interested parties can access the conference call through the Investor Relations section of Middleby's official website at www.middleby.com. For those unable to access the website, alternative dial-in options are available: (833) 630-1956 for domestic callers and (412) 317-1837 for international participants.
The Middleby (NASDAQ: MIDD) reported net sales of $927 million, adjusted EBITDA of $186 million, organic adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.1%, operating cash flows of $141 million, diluted earnings per share of $1.59, and adjusted net earnings per share of $1.89 for the first quarter of 2024. Despite a decrease in net sales, the company remains optimistic for improved conditions in the second quarter and the rest of the year. Middleby continues to innovate and address industry trends, positioning itself well for the future.
Powerhouse Dynamics has activated its DemandSmart solution, which automatically executes demand response at scale, allowing clients to generate new revenues by lowering energy use during peak demand. The integration with DemandQ's RTD Hub marks a milestone in demand response and economic dispatch, offering significant revenue opportunities for clients.
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