MIDDLEBY CORP (MIDD) — Hedge Fund Ownership Q1 2026
MIDD
- MIDDLEBY CORP (MIDD) is held by 3 of 84 tracked hedge funds, with Ariel Investments (2%) and Olstein Capital Management (1%) holding the largest stakes, indicating limited hedge fund interest relative to peers.
- The biggest increases in MIDD holdings came from Ariel Investments (+1%), highlighting conviction.
- The biggest decreases in MIDD holdings came from Olstein Capital Management (-22%), suggesting profit-taking or de-risking.
- Overall, hedge funds increased exposure to MIDDLEBY CORP (MIDD) by +0.3% vs the prior quarter and +57% vs prior year.
| # | Fund | % of Portfolio † | Shares † | Shares vs Prior Quarter † | Shares vs Prior Year † | Aggregate Value † | Reported Price * | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ariel Investments
|
2.34% | 1.6M | +1.02% | +58.96% | $208.8M | $132.58 | — |
| 2 |
Olstein Capital Management Robert Olstein
|
1.09% | 38K | -21.88% | -2.60% | $5.0M | $132.59 | — |
| 3 |
Maverick Capital Lee Ainslie
|
0.01% | 9K | NEW | — | $1.1M | $132.58 | — |
| 3 | Total | — | 1.6M | +0.34% | +56.66% | $214.9M | — | — |
* Reported price is not an actual purchase or sale price. It is the price as of the last portfolio date.
† Portfolio value, share counts, and period-over-period changes exclude options positions (PUT/CALL), which are shown in the Option column for reference only.
† Portfolio value, share counts, and period-over-period changes exclude options positions (PUT/CALL), which are shown in the Option column for reference only.