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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)
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Avg Consensus PT
$169
+53.4%
Highest Price Target
$197
+78.3%
Lowest Price Target
$145
+31.2%
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— | +31.2% | $147 → $145 | Maintained | Overweight |
| Sep 15, 2026 | JP Morgan | Tami Zakaria— | +33.1% | $141 → $147 | Upgrade | Neutral→Overweight |