Mettler-Toledo International (NYSE:MTD) Releases Q1 2026 Earnings Guidance

Mettler-Toledo International (NYSE:MTD) updated its first quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 8.600-8.750 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 8.940. The company issued revenue guidance of $910.3 million-$910.3 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $934.0 million. Mettler-Toledo International also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 46.050-46.700 EPS.

Mettler-Toledo International Stock Down 0.9%

NYSE:MTD traded down $12.39 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $1,370.46. 70,391 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 131,947. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $1,423.96 and its two-hundred day moving average is $1,357.29. Mettler-Toledo International has a 52 week low of $946.69 and a 52 week high of $1,525.17. The stock has a market capitalization of $28.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.20, a PEG ratio of 4.13 and a beta of 1.42.

Mettler-Toledo International (NYSE:MTD) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The medical instruments supplier reported $13.36 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $12.76 by $0.60. Mettler-Toledo International had a net margin of 21.20% and a negative return on equity of 426.96%. The firm had revenue of $1.13 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.10 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $12.41 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 8.1% on a year-over-year basis. Mettler-Toledo International has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 8.600-8.750 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 46.050-46.700 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Mettler-Toledo International will post 42.71 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages have weighed in on MTD. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on Mettler-Toledo International from $1,200.00 to $1,285.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 9th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Mettler-Toledo International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 31st. The Goldman Sachs Group began coverage on shares of Mettler-Toledo International in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $1,475.00 price target on the stock. Barclays decreased their price objective on Mettler-Toledo International from $1,600.00 to $1,550.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, December 15th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on Mettler-Toledo International from $1,400.00 to $1,450.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $1,441.67.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider Gerry Keller sold 236 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,418.58, for a total transaction of $334,784.88. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 159 shares in the company, valued at $225,554.22. The trade was a 59.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Patrick Kaltenbach sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,462.50, for a total value of $2,925,000.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 3,670 shares in the company, valued at $5,367,375. This represents a 35.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders sold 19,565 shares of company stock worth $28,683,737. Company insiders own 1.94% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Mettler-Toledo International

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Quantbot Technologies LP purchased a new stake in shares of Mettler-Toledo International during the 3rd quarter worth about $49,000. State of Wyoming acquired a new position in shares of Mettler-Toledo International during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $58,000. Kelleher Financial Advisors purchased a new position in shares of Mettler-Toledo International during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $61,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new position in Mettler-Toledo International during the second quarter worth $72,000. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Mettler-Toledo International by 83.3% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 66 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock valued at $78,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares during the period. 95.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Mettler-Toledo International

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.