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Market sentiment signals for Middleby (MIDD): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
12 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
7.00
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$169
+49.9%
Highest Price Target
$197
+74.3%
Lowest Price Target
$145
+28.3%
Short Interest
4.9%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | JP Morgan | Tami Zakaria— | +28.3% | $147 → $145 | Maintained | Overweight |
| Sep 15, 2026 | JP Morgan | Tami Zakaria— | +30.0% | $141 → $147 | Upgrade | Neutral→Overweight |