The Middleby Corporation (MIDD)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in The Middleby Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) has returned -10.82% so far this year and -12.76% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MIDD has returned 2.04% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 17, 1992, MIDD's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.41%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.4 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Jan 1999 with a return of +56.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -49.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, MIDD closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 1992 with a return of +37.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 24, 1992 at -27.3%.

The Middleby Corporation has an annualized alpha of 24.59%, beta of 0.91, and R² of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 18, 1992.

• This stock captured 147.60% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 91.23% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• R² of 0.11 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

MIDD ranks 25 for risk / return — below 25% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The Middleby Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the The Middleby Corporation was 77.27%, occurring on Oct 8, 1998. Recovery took 1177 trading sessions.

The current The Middleby Corporation drawdown is 33.59%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The Middleby Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how The Middleby Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.