Mettler-Toledo International (NYSE:MTD) Announces Earnings Results

Mettler-Toledo International (NYSE:MTD) announced its earnings results on Thursday. The medical instruments supplier reported $13.36 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $12.76 by $0.60, Zacks reports. Mettler-Toledo International had a negative return on equity of 426.96% and a net margin of 21.20%. Mettler-Toledo International updated its Q1 2026 guidance to 8.600-8.750 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance to 46.050-46.700 EPS.

Mettler-Toledo International Stock Down 0.5%

Mettler-Toledo International stock traded down $6.41 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $1,383.32. 174,284 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 134,791. The stock has a market capitalization of $28.26 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.50, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.07 and a beta of 1.42. Mettler-Toledo International has a 52-week low of $946.69 and a 52-week high of $1,525.17. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $1,426.00 and its 200-day moving average price is $1,357.10.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently commented on MTD shares. Citigroup boosted their target price on Mettler-Toledo International from $1,600.00 to $1,700.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, November 10th. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price objective on Mettler-Toledo International from $1,450.00 to $1,600.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group started coverage on Mettler-Toledo International in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $1,475.00 target price on the stock. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Mettler-Toledo International in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Mettler-Toledo International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 31st. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $1,441.67.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Gerry Keller sold 236 shares of Mettler-Toledo International stock in a transaction on Friday, November 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,418.58, for a total transaction of $334,784.88. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 159 shares in the company, valued at approximately $225,554.22. This trade represents a 59.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider La Guerroniere Marc De sold 6,880 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,450.00, for a total value of $9,976,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 187 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $271,150. This trade represents a 97.35% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 19,565 shares of company stock worth $28,683,737. Corporate insiders own 1.94% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Mettler-Toledo International

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in MTD. Quantbot Technologies LP purchased a new stake in Mettler-Toledo International during the third quarter worth about $49,000. State of Wyoming bought a new position in shares of Mettler-Toledo International during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $58,000. Kelleher Financial Advisors purchased a new stake in shares of Mettler-Toledo International during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $61,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc bought a new stake in shares of Mettler-Toledo International in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $72,000. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Mettler-Toledo International by 83.3% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 66 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock worth $78,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 95.07% of the company’s stock.

Mettler-Toledo International Company Profile

Mettler-Toledo International Inc is a global manufacturer and distributor of precision instruments and services for laboratory, industrial and food retail applications. The company’s product portfolio includes laboratory balances and analytical instruments, industrial weighing systems, process analytics and sensors, metal detection and x-ray inspection equipment, checkweighers, and a range of automated inspection and data-management solutions. Mettler-Toledo also provides software, calibration and lifecycle services intended to support compliance, quality control and operational efficiency across customer facilities.

The company serves a broad set of end markets including pharmaceutical and biotech laboratories, chemical and food processors, logistics and manufacturing operations, and retail environments where accurate weighing and inspection are critical.