The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) reported first-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $2.08 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.94. The bottom line increased 10.1% year over year due to lower costs.Net revenues of $906.6 million missed the consensus estimate of $941 million. The top line decreased 2.2% year over year. Organic sales decreased 3.8%. Acquired assets increased sales by 2.4%, while movements in foreign currencies had a negative impact of 0.8%. (Find the latest EPS estimates and s ...

Financial Performance - Middleby's Q1 2025 net sales decreased by 2.2% to $906.6 million, compared to $926.9 million in Q1 2024[8] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $182.1 million, a decrease of 2.0% compared to $185.8 million in Q1 2024[8] - Operating cash flow remained relatively stable at $141.1 million in Q1 2025, compared to $140.9 million in Q1 2024[8] - Middleby repurchased $29 million of common stock in Q1 2025 and an additional $21 million to date in Q2 2025[25] Segment Performance - Commercial Foodservice net sales decreased by 3.2% to $562.7 million in Q1 2025[13] - Residential Kitchen net sales increased by 1.2% to $176.0 million in Q1 2025[16] - Food Processing net sales decreased by 2.2% to $167.9 million in Q1 2025[19] Strategic Initiatives - Middleby plans to allocate the vast majority of free cash flow to share repurchases, aiming to reduce outstanding shares by 6–8% annually[2] - The company is targeting a leverage ratio of 2.0–2.5x[2] - Middleby is progressing with the Food Processing spin-off, targeted for completion by early 2026[4] - Preliminary tariff cost effect is projected to be $150–200 million annually, with China representing roughly 50% of the identified cost exposure[3] Regional Performance - In Commercial Foodservice, U S and Canada revenue was $413.9 million, a decrease of 2.8%[14] - In Residential Kitchen, U S and Canada revenue was $112.9 million, an increase of 5.5%[17] - In Food Processing, U S and Canada revenue was $93.2 million, a decrease of 10.2%[20]

Core Insights - The Middleby Corporation announced a strategic separation of its Food Processing business into a stand-alone public company, expected to be completed by early 2026, creating two focused entities: Middleby Corporation (RemainCo) and Middleby Food Processing (SpinCo) [2][3] Financial Performance - The Food Processing segment has achieved an $800 million revenue run rate with 24% margins, indicating its readiness to operate as an independent entity [3] - Middleby reported its strongest margins of the year in Q4, with adjusted EBITDA reaching a record 24.8% [4] - The Food Processing segment achieved a 29.6% adjusted EBITDA margin in Q4, up 200 basis points year-over-year [5] - The Residential segment showed signs of recovery with Q4 revenue of $185 million, reflecting a year-over-year decline of only 2.4%, and achieved its highest margin in 18 months at 13% [6] Innovation and Growth Initiatives - Middleby is focusing on innovation, showcasing nine live cooking demonstrations at the NAFEM show, including high-volume restaurants powered by digital robotic automation [6][8] - The company introduced a new profitability tool designed to help restaurant operators optimize frying processes [7] Cash Flow and Financial Health - Middleby generated record free cash flow of $229 million in Q4 and over $640 million for the full year, achieving a 140% free cash flow conversion rate [9] - The company reduced inventory by over $250 million in two years, with operating cash flows of $687 million for the year [9] Future Outlook - For 2025, management projects low single-digit organic revenue growth with profitability expected to grow faster than revenue, particularly in the Food Processing business, which is anticipated to deliver mid-single-digit organic growth [10] - The Commercial and Residential business will continue to focus on strategic growth initiatives in automation, electrification, and digital technologies, while Food Processing will pursue expansion into adjacent markets and strategic acquisitions [11]