Are financial experts on Wall Street forecasting that Mettler-Toledo shares will rise or fall?
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. Overview
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) specializes in the production and distribution of high-precision instruments and related services for laboratories, industrial operations, and food retail sectors. With a market capitalization of $28 billion, the company also offers a variety of analytical and measurement solutions.
Stock Performance Analysis
Over the past year, MTD’s stock has lagged behind the broader market. While MTD shares have risen by 5.7%, the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has advanced nearly 13% during the same period. So far in 2026, MTD has slipped 1.2%, whereas the S&P 500 has seen a slight year-to-date increase.
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Comparative Performance
When compared to the First Trust Indxx Global Medical Devices ETF (MDEV), MTD has shown relative strength. MDEV has dropped around 3% over the last year, while MTD’s year-to-date decline is less severe than the ETF’s 1.4% loss.
Recent Financial Results
On February 5, following the release of its fourth-quarter earnings, MTD’s stock closed slightly lower. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $13.36, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $12.76. Revenue reached $1.13 billion, exceeding the forecasted $1.10 billion. For the full year, MTD anticipates adjusted EPS between $46.05 and $46.70.
Analyst Expectations and Ratings
Looking ahead to fiscal year 2026, which concludes in December, analysts project MTD’s diluted EPS will increase by 8.7% to $46.46. The company has consistently exceeded consensus earnings estimates for the past four quarters.
Among the 14 analysts covering MTD, the consensus rating is “Moderate Buy,” with six recommending a “Strong Buy” and eight suggesting to “Hold.”
This outlook is more optimistic than three months ago, when only five analysts rated the stock as a “Strong Buy.”
Price Targets and Analyst Opinions
On February 10, Morgan Stanley’s Kallum Titchmarsh reiterated a “Hold” rating on MTD, setting a price target of $1,475, which implies a potential 7.1% upside from current levels. The average price target stands at $1,513.69, representing a 9.9% premium over the current share price. The highest target on the Street is $1,700, indicating a possible 23.4% increase.
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