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With a market cap of $26.2 billion, Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) is a leading global provider of precision instruments and services, recognized for its innovation and strong market leadership across a wide range of industries, including life sciences, food, and chemicals. With products sold in more than 140 countries and a direct presence in approximately 40 countries, the company supports critical research, quality control, and manufacturing processes through an extensive global sales and service network. The Greifensee, Switzerland-based company is set to unveil its fiscal Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, Jul. 30. Ahead of the event, analysts forecast MTD to post an adjusted EPS of $10.78, a growth of 6.8% from $10.09 in the same quarter last year. The company has surpassed Wall Street's bottom-line projections in each of the past four quarters. Nasdaq Futures Plunge as Samsung Sparks Chip Selloff AbbVie vs Eli Lilly: 1 Is Clearly the Better Dividend Stock to Buy and Hold for the Next 10 Years The Nasdaq-100 Could Be Forming a Textbook Diamond Top. Here's What to Watch on the QQQ Chart Now. Markets move fast. Keep up by reading our FREE midday Barchart Brief newsletter for exclusive charts, analysis, and headlines. For fiscal 2026, analysts expect the medical equipment maker to report adjusted EPS of $46.60, a 9.1% rise from $42.73 in fiscal 2025. Moreover, adjusted EPS is anticipated to grow 10.8% year-over-year to $51.63 in fiscal 2027. MTD stock has returned 6.1% over the past 52 weeks, underperforming the broader S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 19.9% increase and the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF's (XLV) 20.8% gain over the same period. Despite reporting better-than-expected Q1 2026 results on May 7, Mettler-Toledo's shares plunged 14.8% the next day as investors focused on margin pressure, with adjusted operating margin declining 80 basis points to 26.0% and gross margin falling 80 basis points to 58.7% due to tariff-related costs. While revenue increased 7% year-over-year to $947 million and adjusted EPS rose 9% to $8.91, investors were unsettled by management's cautious commentary regarding a dynamic tariff environment, persistent macroeconomic uncertainty, and limited visibility into future margin expansion. Analysts' consensus rating on MTD stock is cautiously optimistic, with an overall "Moderate Buy" ratin...

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 06, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD) announced it will release its second quarter 2026 financial results after the market close on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The Company will host a conference call the following morning at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results. To listen to the live audio webcast of the call, visit Events and Presentations on the Investor section of the Company’s website, investor.mt.com. METTLER TOLEDO (NYSE: MTD) is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. We have strong leadership positions in all of our businesses and believe we hold global number-one market positions in most of them. We are recognized as an innovation leader and our solutions are critical in key R&D, quality control, and manufacturing processes for customers in a wide range of industries including life sciences, food, and chemicals. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. With proven growth strategies and a focus on execution, we have achieved a long-term track record of strong financial performance. For more information, please visit www.mt.com. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260706455120/en/ Contacts Adam UhlmanHead of Investor RelationsMETTLER TOLEDODirect: [email protected]

The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who didn’t). Let’s take a look at how research tools & consumables stocks fared in Q1, starting with Mettler-Toledo (NYSE:MTD). The life sciences subsector specializing in research tools and consumables enables scientific discoveries across academia, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. These firms supply a wide range of essential laboratory products, ensuring a recurring revenue stream through repeat purchases and replenishment. Their business models benefit from strong customer loyalty, a diversified product portfolio, and exposure to both the research and clinical markets. However, challenges include high R&D investment to maintain technological leadership, pricing pressures from budget-conscious institutions, and vulnerability to fluctuations in research funding cycles. Looking ahead, this subsector stands to benefit from tailwinds such as growing demand for tools supporting emerging fields like synthetic biology and personalized medicine. There is also a rise in automation and AI-driven solutions in laboratories that could create new opportunities to sell tools and consumables. Nevertheless, headwinds exist. These companies tend to be at the mercy of supply chain disruptions and sensitivity to macroeconomic conditions that impact funding for research initiatives. The 10 research tools & consumables stocks we track reported a mixed Q1. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 1.3% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was 2% above. Luckily, research tools & consumables stocks have performed well with share prices up 20.8% on average since the latest earnings results. With roots dating back to the precision balance innovations of Swiss engineer Erhard Mettler, Mettler-Toledo (NYSE:MTD) manufactures precision weighing instruments, analytical equipment, and product inspection systems used in laboratories, industrial settings, and food retail. Mettler-Toledo reported revenues of $947.1 million, up 7.2% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 0.6%. Despite the top-line beat, it was still a mixed quarter for the company with a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates. The market was likely pricing in the results, and the stock is flat since reporting. It currently trades at $1,308. Read our full report on Mettler-Toledo here, it’s free....

Image source: The Motley Fool. Friday, May 8, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET Chief Executive Officer — Patrick Kaltenbach Chief Financial Officer — Shawn Vadala Director, Investor Relations — Adam Uhlman Patrick Kaltenbach: Thank you, Adam, and good morning, everyone. We appreciate you joining our call today. Last night, we reported our first quarter financial results, the details of which are outlined for you on Page 3 of our presentation. We are pleased with our first quarter results, and we delivered good performance in an increasingly uncertain market environment. Solid execution of our margin initiatives supported very good adjusted EPS growth. Our investments in innovation continue to provide tangible benefits and we are well positioned to capitalize on our customers' investments in automation, digitalization and onshoring in the future. While we recognize increased uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment, we remain confident in our agility and strong execution of our growth and margin expansion programs to achieve solid adjusted EPS growth this year. Let me now turn the call over to Shawn to cover the financial results and our guidance and then I will come back with some additional commentary on the business and our outlook. Shawn? Shawn Vadala: Thanks, Patrick, and good morning, everyone. Sales in the quarter were $947 million, which represented an increase in local currency of 3% or 1% excluding acquisitions, which contributed approximately 1.5% to growth. On a U.S. dollar reported basis, sales increased 7%. On Slide #4, we show sales growth by region. Local currency sales increased 2% in the Americas, 1% in Europe and 5% in Asia/Rest of World, including 4% growth in China. Excluding acquisitions, local currency sales were flat in the Americas and increased 3% in Asia/Rest of World. On Slide #5, we summarize local currency sales growth by product area. Local currency sales increased 1% in Laboratory, increased 5% in Industrial, including 1% growth in core industrial and 11% growth in product inspection. Food Retail grew 7% in the quarter. Excluding acquisitions and currency, Laboratory sales were flat, while Industrial increased 2%, including core industrial flat and product inspection up 6%. Lastly, service revenue grew 7% and 5% excluding acquisitions. Let me now move to the rest of the P&L, which is summarized on Slide #6. Gross margin was 58.7% in th...

Interested in Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. Mettler-Toledo posted solid Q1 results, with sales of $947 million up 3% in local currency and adjusted EPS rising 9% to $8.91. Management said margin initiatives helped offset a tougher macro backdrop, though tariffs pressured operating margins. The company raised its full-year adjusted EPS outlook to $46.30-$46.95, implying 8% to 10% growth, while keeping its local-currency sales growth target at about 4%. For Q2, it expects roughly 3% local-currency sales growth and adjusted EPS of $10.70-$10.85. China and service were standout growth areas, with management calling China a “bright spot” and lifting its full-year China growth expectation to mid-single digits. Service revenue also increased 7%, and the company highlighted ongoing opportunities in automation, digitalization and onshoring. Matador’s Results Were Better Than Feared, But 2026 Headwinds Still Matter Mettler-Toledo International (NYSE:MTD) reported first-quarter 2026 sales growth and higher adjusted earnings, with management citing solid execution, innovation and margin initiatives despite a more uncertain macroeconomic backdrop. Chief Executive Officer Patrick Kaltenbach said the company delivered “good performance in an increasingly uncertain market environment,” adding that margin initiatives supported “very good adjusted EPS growth.” He said Mettler-Toledo remains positioned to benefit from customer investments in automation, digitalization and onshoring, while acknowledging increased macroeconomic uncertainty. → Beyond NVIDIA: Picks-and-Shovels AI Plays with Strong Momentum 3 Mid-Cap Energy Firms Analysts See Moving Up to the Big Leagues Chief Financial Officer Shawn Vadala said first-quarter sales were $947 million, up 3% in local currency and up 1% excluding acquisitions. Acquisitions contributed about 1.5 percentage points to growth. On a reported U.S. dollar basis, sales increased 7%. Local currency sales rose 2% in the Americas, 1% in Europe and 5% in Asia/rest of world. China sales increased 4% in the quarter. Laboratory sales grew 1% in local currency, while industrial sales rose 5%. Product Inspection sales increased 11%, while core industrial sales rose 1%. Food Retail grew 7%. Service revenue increased 7%, or 5% excluding acquisitions. Adjusted operating profit was $246 million, up 4% from the pr...

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Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Mettler-Toledo International (MTD) moved back onto many investors’ watchlists after first quarter 2026 results showed higher net sales, year-on-year EPS growth and a lift to full year adjusted EPS guidance. See our latest analysis for Mettler-Toledo International. The 1 year total shareholder return of 19.76% contrasts with a year to date share price return of a 6.53% decline. This suggests that longer term holders have fared better even as shorter term momentum has softened around the Q1 earnings reaction and guidance update. If you are weighing Mettler-Toledo against other opportunities, this could be a good moment to scan for precision focused businesses in adjacent areas using our 32 robotics and automation stocks With Mettler-Toledo stock down 6.5% year to date but up almost 20% over 12 months, and trading below the average analyst price target, you have to ask: Is there still value here, or is the market already pricing in future growth? At a last close of $1,319.29 versus a narrative fair value of $1,488.31, the widely followed view sees upside potential anchored in long term demand for Mettler-Toledo's precision instruments and analytics. Read the complete narrative. Want to see what is baked into that valuation gap? The narrative leans on measured revenue growth, firm margins and a richer future earnings multiple. The exact mix of assumptions might surprise you. Result: Fair Value of $1,488.31 (UNDERVALUED) Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts. However, this hinges on tariffs staying manageable and customer spending recovering, because prolonged trade friction or delayed equipment replacement could quickly challenge that 11.4% undervalued story. Find out about the key risks to this Mettler-Toledo International narrative. While the analyst narrative points to an 11.4% upside to $1,488.31, the SWS DCF model tells a different story. On that view, Mettler-Toledo at $1,319.29 sits above an estimated future cash flow value of $1,219.11, which frames the stock as expensive rather than undervalued. Which lens do you trust more for your own thesis? Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value. Simply Wall St performs a discounted cash flow (DCF) on every stock in th...

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Revenue: $947 million, a 7% increase on a US dollar reported basis. Local Currency Sales Growth: 3% increase, or 1% excluding acquisitions. Gross Margin: 58.7%, a decrease of 80 basis points. Adjusted Operating Profit: $246 million, up 4% versus the prior year. Adjusted Operating Margin: 26%, a decrease of 80 basis points. Adjusted EPS: $8.91, a 9% increase over the prior year. Reported EPS: $8.33, compared to $7.81 in the prior year. Adjusted Free Cash Flow: $120 million, impacted by $58 million higher tax payments. R&D Expenses: $51 million, up 1% on a local currency basis. SG&A Expenses: $258 million, a 1% increase in local currency. Service Revenue Growth: 7%, or 5% excluding acquisitions. Second Quarter Guidance: Local currency sales growth of approximately 3%; Adjusted EPS range of $10.70 to $10.85. Full Year 2026 Guidance: Local currency sales growth forecast at approximately 4%; Adjusted EPS range of $46.30 to $46.95. Free Cash Flow Forecast: Approximately $900 million for 2026. Share Repurchases: Expected to be in the range of $825 million to $875 million. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 5 Warning Sign with SPNT. Is MTD fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Release Date: May 08, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Mettler-Toledo International Inc (NYSE:MTD) reported a 9% increase in adjusted EPS for the first quarter, demonstrating strong financial performance. Sales in the quarter were $947 million, with a 7% increase on a US dollar reported basis, indicating robust revenue growth. The company experienced solid growth in its Industrial segment, with a 5% increase in local currency sales, including 11% growth in product inspection. Mettler-Toledo International Inc (NYSE:MTD) is well-positioned to capitalize on customer investments in automation, digitalization, and onshoring, which are expected to drive future growth. The company continues to invest in innovation, launching new products such as the EasyMax advanced automated lab reactor and InMotion PX One autosampler, enhancing its competitive edge. Gross margin decreased by 80 basis points to 58.7% in the quarter, reflecting some pressure on profitability. The company faced increased uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment, impacting customer purchasing patte...

Mettler-Toledo International MTD delivered first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $8.91 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus by 2.44%. The bottom line increased 8.8% on a year-over-year basis. Net sales were $947.1 million, up 7% year over year (up 3% in local currency), beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.04%. On a local-currency basis, MTD’s sales increased 2% in the Americas, 1% in Europe, and 5% in Asia/Rest of World in the quarter. Excluding acquisitions, local-currency sales increased 1%, including flat performance in the Americas and 3% growth in Asia/Rest of World. Americas sales rose to $389 million from $378 million, representing 41% of total revenues, Europe sales increased to $279 million from $248 million, representing 29% of total revenue, and Asia/Rest of World sales rose to $279 million from $258 million, which accounted for 29% of total revenues. Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. Quote By product category, Mettler-Toledo’s Laboratory business generated $525 million of sales in the first quarter compared with $500 million a year ago. Industrial sales rose to $375 million from $341 million, while Food Retail increased to $48 million from $42 million, taking total segment sales to $947 million from $884 million. On a local-currency basis, Laboratory was up 1%, Industrial up 5%, and Food Retail up 7%, with total reported down 3% in that specific local-currency view. The company also noted that local-currency growth excluding acquisitions was 1%, including flat sales growth in Laboratory and 2% in Industrial for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Gross profit was $555.8 million, implying a gross margin of 58.7% compared with 59.5% in the year-ago period, a decline of 80 basis points. Operating expense lines showed measured growth. Research and development expense was $51.3 million, up 10.6% year over year. Selling, general, and administrative expenses were $258.3 million, up 6.4% year over year. Adjusted operating profit increased 4% year over year to $246.2 million. The adjusted operating margin was 26%, which declined 80 bps year over year. As of March 31, 2026, Mettler-Toledo’s cash and cash-equivalent balance was $60.5 million, down from $66.9 million as of Dec. 31, 2025. The long-term debt was $2.16 billion as of March 31, 2026. Cash flow from operating act...

For the quarter ended March 2026, Mettler-Toledo (MTD) reported revenue of $947.13 million, up 7.2% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $8.91, compared to $8.19 in the year-ago quarter. The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.04% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $946.75 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $8.70, the EPS surprise was +2.44%. While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance. Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance. Here is how Mettler-Toledo performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Net Sales- Products: $684.25 million versus $688.71 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +5.3% change. Net Sales- Service (Point in Time+Over Time): $262.87 million versus $256.01 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +12.4% change. Net Sales- Retail: $47.91 million versus $48.28 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +13.2% change. Net Sales- Industrial: $374.64 million compared to the $369.94 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +9.8% year over year. Net Sales- Laboratory: $524.58 million versus $528.92 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +4.9% change. View all Key Company Metrics for Mettler-Toledo here>>> Shares of Mettler-Toledo have returned -1.2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +11% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Mettler-Toledo Internati...

Mettler-Toledo (MTD) came out with quarterly earnings of $8.91 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $8.7 per share. This compares to earnings of $8.19 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +2.44%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of precision instruments would post earnings of $12.76 per share when it actually produced earnings of $13.36, delivering a surprise of +4.7%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times. Mettler-Toledo, which belongs to the Zacks Medical - Instruments industry, posted revenues of $947.13 million for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.04%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $883.74 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters. The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. Mettler-Toledo shares have lost about 4.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 7.6%. While Mettler-Toledo has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions. Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Mettler-Toledo was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list o...

Mettler-Toledo International (MTD) reported Q1 adjusted earnings late Thursday of $8.91 per diluted