MiddlebyNASDAQ: MIDD

Middleby's 3Q24 earnings were disappointing, primarily due to poor organic growth in its largest segment, Commercial Foodservice. The persistent weakness in the consumer spending environment, coupled with high mortgage rates and rising food costs, is negatively impacting the restaurant industry and, consequently, Middleby's business. Given the ongoing challenges in the Commercial Foodservice segment and the lack of near-term catalysts for a significant improvement, my hold rating on Middleby is maintained.

The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD ) Q3 2024 Results Conference Call October 31, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Tim FitzGerald - CEO James Pool - Chief Technology Officer & Chief Operations Officer Bryan Mittelman - CFO Steven Spittle - Chief Commercial Officer Conference Call Participants Saree Boroditsky - Jefferies Mig Dobre - Baird Brian McNamara - Canaccord Genuity Jeff Hammond - KeyBanc Capital Markets Tami Zakaria - JPMorgan Walt Liptak - Seaport Global Operator Good day, and welcome to the Third Quarter 2024 Middleby Corporation Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in listen-only mode [Operator Instructions] after today's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions.

Middleby (MIDD) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.33 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.47 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.35 per share a year ago.

ELGIN, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) will release 2024 third quarter earnings on Thursday, October 31 before the market opens. The company has scheduled a conference call to discuss the results at 11 a.m. Eastern/10 a.m. Central Time on October 31. The conference call is accessible through the Investor Relations section of the company website at www.middleby.com. If website access is not available, attendees can join the conference by dialing 1-844-481-3012 for.

ELGIN, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) today announced the acquisition of Emery Thompson, a well-known, global brand in frozen dessert equipment. Located in Brooksville, Florida, the company has revenues of $10 million annually. “Emery Thompson is a highly respected, well-established brand that will greatly enhance our product offerings in the frozen dessert category. As gelato, frozen yogurt and custard, sorbet, hard ice cream, sherbet and Italian ice continue to.

MIDD is set to benefit from its focus on launching new products. However, weakness in the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group and Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group segments remains a concern.

MIDD gains from solid product offerings, acquired assets and a strong liquidity position. However, the soft residential kitchen equipment business is a woe.

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MIDD upgraded from sell to hold rating due to potential for strong organic growth acceleration in Commercial Foodservice segment. 2Q24 results show decline in revenue, but CF segment EBITDA margin held up well. Macro changes including lower inflation and interest rates may lead to an improved demand environment, but more data needed before confirming growth cycle.