Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (NYSE:MTD) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Hold” from Analysts

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (NYSE:MTD) has earned an average rating of “Hold” from the thirteen analysts that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have given a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month target price among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $1,441.6667.

A number of research firms have commented on MTD. Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on Mettler-Toledo International in a research note on Tuesday, December 2nd. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $1,550.00 price objective on the stock. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Mettler-Toledo International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday. Stifel Nicolaus raised their price objective on shares of Mettler-Toledo International from $1,450.00 to $1,600.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, November 10th. Evercore ISI upped their target price on shares of Mettler-Toledo International from $1,275.00 to $1,400.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 7th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of Mettler-Toledo International from $1,400.00 to $1,450.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, December 15th.

Mettler-Toledo International Stock Down 1.6%

Shares of MTD stock opened at $1,370.92 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $28.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.19, a P/E/G ratio of 4.14 and a beta of 1.41. Mettler-Toledo International has a 12-month low of $946.69 and a 12-month high of $1,525.17. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $1,432.30 and a 200 day moving average price of $1,353.19.

Mettler-Toledo International (NYSE:MTD) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 6th. The medical instruments supplier reported $11.15 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $10.62 by $0.53. Mettler-Toledo International had a net margin of 21.20% and a negative return on equity of 426.96%. The company had revenue of $1.03 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $997.36 million. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $10.21 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 7.9% on a year-over-year basis. Mettler-Toledo International has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 12.680-12.880 EPS and its FY 2025 guidance at 42.050-42.250 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Mettler-Toledo International will post 42.71 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Mettler-Toledo International

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Versant Capital Management Inc lifted its holdings in Mettler-Toledo International by 42.1% in the third quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 27 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 8 shares during the period. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. raised its position in shares of Mettler-Toledo International by 2,700.0% during the 3rd quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 28 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 27 shares during the last quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC lifted its stake in shares of Mettler-Toledo International by 94.4% in the 2nd quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 35 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 17 shares during the period. MV Capital Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Mettler-Toledo International by 50.0% in the 2nd quarter. MV Capital Management Inc. now owns 36 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock valued at $42,000 after purchasing an additional 12 shares during the period. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Mettler-Toledo International in the 3rd quarter worth $42,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds 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.