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Market sentiment signals for Middleby (MIDD): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
13 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
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Avg Consensus PT
$168
+47.1%
Highest Price Target
$197
+72.8%
Lowest Price Target
$141
+23.7%
Short Interest
4.7%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Barclays | Adam Seiden— | +27.2% | $155 → $145 | Maintained | Overweight |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Brian McNamara— | +37.7% | $165 → $157 | Maintained | Buy |