MIDDLEBY Corp.
- MIDD · Nasdaq
- Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery
- Elgin, IL
- 8,826 employees
- CIK 0000769520
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Revenue, FY2026$3.2B+1.6% vs FY2024Operating margin18.0%Operating income $575MEmployees8,826As of January 3, 2026Next earningsNovember 15, 2026AnnouncedLatest 8-KDeparture or appointment of directors or officers; compensationFiled November 5, 2026Leadership changeItem 5.02 filedNovember 5, 2026, last 90 days
Executives
- Timothy John Fitzgerald Chief Executive Officer 4, 2026-08-28
- Bryan E. Mittelman Chief Financial Officer 4, 2026-03-16
- Steve Spittle Chief Commercial Officer 4, 2026-08-28
- Brittany C. Cerwin Chief Accounting Officer 4, 2026-08-28
- James K. Pool III Chief Technology and* 4, 2026-08-28
- Matthew R. Fuchsen Chief Development Officer 4, 2026-03-16
MIDDLEBY Corp is a U.S. public company in refrigeration & service industry machinery (SIC 3580), headquartered in Elgin, IL. It trades as MIDD on Nasdaq. Revenue was $3.2B in the fiscal year ending January 3, 2026, +1.6% from the year before. It reported about 8,826 employees. Timothy John Fitzgerald is Chief Executive Officer.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2026 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.2B 10-K, 2026-03-04 | $3.2B 10-K, 2026-03-04 | $3.2B 10-K, 2026-03-04 | $4.0B 10-K, 2025-02-26 | $3.3B 10-K, 2024-02-28 |
| Operating income | $575M 10-K, 2026-03-04 | $644M 10-K, 2026-03-04 | $652M 10-K, 2026-03-04 | $640M 10-K, 2025-02-26 | $630M 10-K, 2024-02-28 |
| SG&A | $663M 10-K, 2026-03-04 | $590M 10-K, 2026-03-04 | $625M 10-K, 2026-03-04 | $797M 10-K, 2025-02-26 | $668M 10-K, 2024-02-28 |
| Net income | -$278M 10-K, 2026-03-04 | $428M 10-K, 2026-03-04 | $401M 10-K, 2026-03-04 | $437M 10-K, 2025-02-26 | $488M 10-K, 2024-02-28 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy John Fitzgerald | Chief Executive Officer | 4, 2026-08-28 |
| Timothy J. FitzGerald Chief Executive Officer at The Middleby Corporation | Named in proxy bio: Chief Executive Officer | DEF 14A, 2026-04-08 |
| Bryan E. Mittelman | Chief Financial Officer | 4, 2026-03-16 |
| Steve Spittle Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at The Middleby Corporation | Chief Commercial Officer | 4, 2026-08-28 |
| Brittany C. Cerwin | Chief Accounting Officer | 4, 2026-08-28 |
| James K. Pool III | Chief Technology and* | 4, 2026-08-28 |
| Steven P. Spittle | Named in proxy bio: Chief Commercial Officer | DEF 14A, 2026-04-08 |
| Matthew R. Fuchsen Chief Strategy Officer at Midera Food Processing | Chief Development Officer | 4, 2026-03-16 |
| Gordon J. O'Brien | Board member (per proxy) bio: Chairman of the Board | DEF 14A, 2026-04-08 |
| Gordon O'Brien | Chairman of the Board, Director | 10-K, 2026-03-04 |
| Cathy L. McCarthy | Director | 10-K, 2026-03-04 |
| Christopher M. Hix | Director | 10-K, 2026-03-04 |
| Ed Garden | Director | 10-K, 2026-03-04 |
| Julie Bowerman | Director | 10-K, 2026-03-04 |
| Nassem Ziyad | Director | 10-K, 2026-03-04 |
| Robert Nerbonne | Director | 10-K, 2026-03-04 |
What MIDDLEBY Corp does
, a Delaware corporation (“Middleby Marshall”) and its subsidiaries, is a leader in the design, manufacture, marketing, distribution, and service of a broad line of (i) foodservice equipment, integrated IoT solutions and universal controllers used in all types of commercial restaurants and institutional kitchens and (ii) food preparation, cooking, baking, chilling and packaging equipment for food processing operations.
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 45.2 million (as of August 10, 2026) | 10-Q, August 13, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $6.9B (as of June 28, 2025) | 10-K, March 4, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 2 (period ending July 4, 2026) | 10-Q, August 13, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting May 19, 2026 (filed April 8, 2026) | DEF 14A, April 8, 2026 |
| Auditor | Ernst & Young LLP (Chicago, Illinois) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2025 | Edward P. Garden Director | Buy | 102,903 | $15.0M | Form 4, December 15, 2025 |
| December 9, 2025 | Robert A. Nerbonne Director | Buy | 780 | $100K | Form 4, December 9, 2025 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-05
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-11-05
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-11-04
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2026-09-10
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-09-09
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-08-11
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-07-06
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.01 Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-06-29
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-06-22
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-06-17
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
Frequently asked questions about MIDDLEBY Corp
- What does MIDDLEBY Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: ", a Delaware corporation (“Middleby Marshall”) and its subsidiaries, is a leader in the design, manufacture, marketing, distribution, and service of a broad line of (i) foodservice equipment, integrated IoT solutions and universal controllers used in all types of commercial restaurants and institutional kitchens and (ii) food preparation, cooking, baking, chilling and packaging equipment for food processing operations."
- What is MIDDLEBY Corp's revenue?
- $3.2B for the fiscal year ending January 3, 2026, from its 10-K filed March 4, 2026.
- Is MIDDLEBY Corp profitable?
- MIDDLEBY Corp reported net income of -$278M for the fiscal year ending January 3, 2026.
- How many employees does MIDDLEBY Corp have?
- About 8,826 as of January 3, 2026, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of MIDDLEBY Corp?
- Timothy John Fitzgerald, Chief Executive Officer, as named in a 4 filed August 28, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of MIDDLEBY Corp?
- Bryan E. Mittelman, Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 4 filed March 16, 2026.
- Where is MIDDLEBY Corp headquartered?
- Elgin, IL.
- What is MIDDLEBY Corp's stock ticker?
- MIDD on Nasdaq.
- What industry is MIDDLEBY Corp in?
- Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery, SIC code 3580.
- What is MIDDLEBY Corp's website?
- middleby.com.
- When does MIDDLEBY Corp report earnings next?
- November 15, 2026. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is MIDDLEBY Corp a public company?
- Yes. MIDDLEBY Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0000769520 and trades as MIDD.
- Who audits MIDDLEBY Corp?
- Ernst & Young LLP, Chicago, Illinois, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of MIDDLEBY Corp are outstanding?
- 45.2 million shares as of August 10, 2026, from its 10-Q filed August 13, 2026.
- What is MIDDLEBY Corp's public float?
- $6.9B as of June 28, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed March 4, 2026.
- How many business segments does MIDDLEBY Corp report?
- 2 reportable segments for the period ending July 4, 2026, from its 10-Q filed August 13, 2026.
- When is MIDDLEBY Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- May 19, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed April 8, 2026.
- Have MIDDLEBY Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since December 9, 2025, officers and directors reported 0 open-market sales and 2 purchases worth about $15.1M on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Edward P. Garden (Director) bought 102,903 shares on December 15, 2025.