Middleby Reaffirms 2028 Targets, Guides FY26 EPS to $6.73-6.89, Exits Brewing
MIDD sits 19% above its 52-week low of $89.145.
Summary
Middleby's investor presentation sets FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.73-6.89, reaffirms 2028 targets, and announces the exit of its Brewing business to improve margins.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · MIDD
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FY2026 Guidance Set
Adjusted EPS guided to $6.73-6.89, up 12% from $6.10 in 2025; net sales $2.48-2.53B and adjusted EBITDA $572-588M.
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Brewing Business Exit Announced
Exit of SS Brewtech, Deutsche Beverage, and Wild Goose removes ~$24M of 2025 net sales and ~$9M adjusted EBITDA loss, adding 60 bps to total company margins; completion expected by end of 2026.
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2028 Targets Reaffirmed
3-6% organic net sales CAGR, 200-400 bps adjusted EBITDA margin expansion, 10-15% adjusted EPS CAGR, and ~$400M free cash flow run rate by 2028.
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H1 2026 Organic Growth Strong
~8% organic net sales growth in H1 2026, driven by beverage platforms in QSR and C-stores, hot side fryers and grills, and double-digit international growth.
Analysis · MIDD · Technology
Middleby used its Jefferies Industrials Conference presentation to quantify its post-spin strategy. The company guided FY2026 adjusted EPS to $6.73-6.89, up 12% from 2025, and reaffirmed 2028 targets of 10-15% adjusted EPS CAGR and 200-400 bps of margin expansion. The newly announced exit of the Brewing business removes a ~$9M adjusted EBITDA loss and adds 60 bps to total company margins. Management also disclosed a $10-15M second-half input cost headwind that is fully absorbed in guidance, signaling confidence in offsetting actions. This is the first detailed financial roadmap since the Midera spin-off completed in July 2026.
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