MIDDLEBY CORP (MIDD) — Hedge Fund Ownership Q4 2025
MIDD
- MIDDLEBY CORP (MIDD) is held by 2 of 82 tracked hedge funds, with Ariel Investments (3%) 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 (+22%), highlighting conviction.
- The biggest decreases in MIDD holdings came from Olstein Capital Management (-16%), suggesting profit-taking or de-risking.
- Overall, hedge funds increased exposure to MIDDLEBY CORP (MIDD) by +21% vs the prior quarter and +27% vs prior year.
| # | Fund | % of Portfolio † | Shares † | Shares vs Prior Quarter † | Shares vs Prior Year † | Aggregate Value † | Reported Price * | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ariel Investments
|
2.50% | 1.6M | +22.43% | +30.08% | $231.7M | $148.67 | — |
| 2 |
Olstein Capital Management Robert Olstein
|
1.46% | 48K | -15.79% | -32.39% | $7.1M | $148.67 | — |
| 2 | Total | — | 1.6M | +20.79% | +26.59% | $238.9M | — | — |
* 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.