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MIDD vs. BC, DOV, FUL, GGG, and ITW

Should you buy Middleby stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Middleby with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Middleby include Brunswick (BC), Dover (DOV), H. B. Fuller (FUL), Graco (GGG), and Illinois Tool Works (ITW).

How does Middleby compare to Brunswick?

Brunswick (NYSE:BC) and Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) are related mid-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, profitability and institutional ownership.

99.3% of Brunswick shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.6% of Middleby shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Brunswick shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.7% of Middleby shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Brunswick has a net margin of -2.47% compared to Middleby's net margin of -11.46%. Middleby's return on equity of 15.94% beat Brunswick's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Brunswick-2.47% 13.30% 4.09%
Middleby -11.46%15.94%7.34%

Brunswick currently has a consensus price target of $87.07, indicating a potential upside of 15.39%. Middleby has a consensus price target of $187.25, indicating a potential upside of 41.62%. Given Middleby's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Middleby is more favorable than Brunswick.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Brunswick
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47
Middleby
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

In the previous week, Brunswick had 2 more articles in the media than Middleby. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Brunswick and 8 mentions for Middleby. Brunswick's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Middleby's score of 0.23 indicating that Brunswick is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Brunswick
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Middleby
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Brunswick has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middleby has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

Brunswick has higher revenue and earnings than Middleby. Brunswick is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Middleby, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Brunswick$5.36B0.91-$137.30M-$2.10N/A
Middleby$3.20B1.87-$277.73M-$8.48N/A

Summary

Brunswick and Middleby tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Middleby compare to Dover?

Dover (NYSE:DOV) and Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) are both industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Dover currently has a consensus price target of $239.85, indicating a potential upside of 13.50%. Middleby has a consensus price target of $187.25, indicating a potential upside of 41.62%. Given Middleby's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Middleby is more favorable than Dover.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dover
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Middleby
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Dover has a beta of 1.16, meaning that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middleby has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Middleby had 3 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Middleby and 5 mentions for Dover. Dover's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Middleby's score of 0.23 indicating that Dover is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dover
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Middleby
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

84.5% of Dover shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.6% of Middleby shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Dover shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.7% of Middleby shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Dover has a net margin of 13.30% compared to Middleby's net margin of -11.46%. Dover's return on equity of 18.01% beat Middleby's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dover13.30% 18.01% 10.10%
Middleby -11.46%15.94%7.34%

Dover has higher revenue and earnings than Middleby. Middleby is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dover, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dover$8.09B3.52$1.09B$8.0226.35
Middleby$3.20B1.87-$277.73M-$8.48N/A

Summary

Dover beats Middleby on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Middleby compare to H. B. Fuller?

H. B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) and Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) are related mid-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

H. B. Fuller has higher revenue and earnings than Middleby. Middleby is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than H. B. Fuller, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
H. B. Fuller$3.47B0.85$151.97M$3.2616.93
Middleby$3.20B1.87-$277.73M-$8.48N/A

In the previous week, Middleby had 5 more articles in the media than H. B. Fuller. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Middleby and 3 mentions for H. B. Fuller. H. B. Fuller's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Middleby's score of 0.23 indicating that H. B. Fuller is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
H. B. Fuller
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Middleby
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

95.9% of H. B. Fuller shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.6% of Middleby shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of H. B. Fuller shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.7% of Middleby shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

H. B. Fuller has a net margin of 5.29% compared to Middleby's net margin of -11.46%. Middleby's return on equity of 15.94% beat H. B. Fuller's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
H. B. Fuller5.29% 12.18% 4.73%
Middleby -11.46%15.94%7.34%

H. B. Fuller currently has a consensus target price of $67.86, indicating a potential upside of 22.95%. Middleby has a consensus target price of $187.25, indicating a potential upside of 41.62%. Given Middleby's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Middleby is more favorable than H. B. Fuller.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
H. B. Fuller
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Middleby
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

H. B. Fuller has a beta of 0.98, indicating that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middleby has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Middleby beats H. B. Fuller on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Middleby compare to Graco?

Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) and Graco (NYSE:GGG) are both industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and profitability.

98.6% of Middleby shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.9% of Graco shares are held by institutional investors. 9.7% of Middleby shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Graco shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Middleby had 5 more articles in the media than Graco. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Middleby and 3 mentions for Graco. Graco's average media sentiment score of 1.64 beat Middleby's score of 0.23 indicating that Graco is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Middleby
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Graco
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Graco has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Middleby. Middleby is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Graco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Middleby$3.20B1.87-$277.73M-$8.48N/A
Graco$2.24B5.44$521.84M$3.0723.87

Middleby currently has a consensus price target of $187.25, suggesting a potential upside of 41.62%. Graco has a consensus price target of $94.25, suggesting a potential upside of 28.61%. Given Middleby's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Middleby is more favorable than Graco.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Middleby
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Graco
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Graco has a net margin of 22.96% compared to Middleby's net margin of -11.46%. Graco's return on equity of 18.66% beat Middleby's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Middleby-11.46% 15.94% 7.34%
Graco 22.96%18.66%15.22%

Middleby has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Graco has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Middleby and Graco tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Middleby compare to Illinois Tool Works?

Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) and Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) are both industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, risk, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

98.6% of Middleby shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of Illinois Tool Works shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.7% of Middleby shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Illinois Tool Works shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Illinois Tool Works has a net margin of 19.32% compared to Middleby's net margin of -11.46%. Illinois Tool Works' return on equity of 97.36% beat Middleby's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Middleby-11.46% 15.94% 7.34%
Illinois Tool Works 19.32%97.36%19.41%

Illinois Tool Works has higher revenue and earnings than Middleby. Middleby is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Illinois Tool Works, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Middleby$3.20B1.87-$277.73M-$8.48N/A
Illinois Tool Works$16.04B4.76$3.07B$10.7724.62

Middleby has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Illinois Tool Works has a beta of 1, indicating that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

In the previous week, Illinois Tool Works had 11 more articles in the media than Middleby. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Illinois Tool Works and 8 mentions for Middleby. Illinois Tool Works' average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Middleby's score of 0.23 indicating that Illinois Tool Works is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Middleby
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Illinois Tool Works
11 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Middleby presently has a consensus price target of $187.25, suggesting a potential upside of 41.62%. Illinois Tool Works has a consensus price target of $273.54, suggesting a potential upside of 3.14%. Given Middleby's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Middleby is more favorable than Illinois Tool Works.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Middleby
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Illinois Tool Works
5 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.69

Summary

Illinois Tool Works beats Middleby on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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MIDD vs. The Competition

MetricMiddlebyMACH IndustryIndustrials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$6.30B$15.23B$9.44B$12.46B
Dividend YieldN/A1.31%3.52%6.49%
P/E Ratio-15.5926.0426.8324.27
Price / Sales1.875.811,933.38118.30
Price / Cash11.9938.9527.6057.41
Price / Book2.404.724.506.38
Net Income-$277.73M$445.36M$791.21M$331.30M
7 Day Performance-23.02%-3.59%-0.66%-1.84%
1 Month Performance-16.07%-0.18%-0.21%0.85%
1 Year Performance-10.70%22.02%16.70%22.18%

Middleby Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MIDD
Middleby
3.5253 of 5 stars
$132.22
-5.1%
$187.25
+41.6%
-4.2%$6.30B$3.20BN/A8,826
BC
Brunswick
4.1725 of 5 stars
$85.50
-1.8%
$87.00
+1.8%
+32.9%$5.57B$5.52BN/A14,000
DOV
Dover
4.5186 of 5 stars
$224.27
-0.8%
$239.85
+6.9%
+14.3%$30.43B$8.09B27.9624,000
FUL
H. B. Fuller
5 of 5 stars
$58.91
-6.9%
$66.33
+12.6%
-5.2%$3.40B$3.47B19.447,100
GGG
Graco
4.9283 of 5 stars
$75.72
-0.9%
$94.25
+24.5%
-14.1%$12.68B$2.24B24.664,400

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This page (NASDAQ:MIDD) was last updated on 7/8/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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