Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (NYSE:MTD) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Hold” by Brokerages

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (NYSE:MTD) has been given an average rating of “Hold” by the thirteen analysts that are covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12-month price target among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $1,435.4167.

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Mettler-Toledo International in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Citigroup increased their target price on Mettler-Toledo International from $1,600.00 to $1,700.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 10th. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price target on Mettler-Toledo International from $1,450.00 to $1,600.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 10th. Bank of America raised Mettler-Toledo International from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $1,600.00 price objective on the stock in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Finally, Barclays dropped 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 research report on Monday, December 15th.

Insider Transactions at Mettler-Toledo International

In related news, CFO Shawn Vadala sold 800 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,410.12, for a total transaction of $1,128,096.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 5,288 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,456,714.56. This trade represents a 13.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider La Guerroniere Marc De sold 6,055 shares of Mettler-Toledo International stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,488.18, for a total transaction of $9,010,929.90. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 187 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $278,289.66. The trade was a 97.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 9,116 shares of company stock worth $13,473,111 over the last ninety days. 1.94% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Mettler-Toledo International

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Strive Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Mettler-Toledo International during the 4th quarter worth $1,962,000. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV grew its position in Mettler-Toledo International by 43.5% during the fourth quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 812 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock valued at $1,131,000 after acquiring an additional 246 shares during the period. EP Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Mettler-Toledo International during the fourth quarter worth about $265,000. Mackenzie Financial Corp raised its holdings in shares of Mettler-Toledo International by 29.7% in the 4th quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp now owns 3,192 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock worth $4,506,000 after purchasing an additional 730 shares during the period. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC raised its holdings in shares of Mettler-Toledo International by 186.4% in the 4th quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 1,661 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock worth $2,316,000 after purchasing an additional 1,081 shares during the period. 95.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Mettler-Toledo International Stock Performance

MTD opened at $1,376.75 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $27.99 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.69, a PEG ratio of 2.84 and a beta of 1.42. Mettler-Toledo International has a one year low of $946.69 and a one year high of $1,525.17. The business’s fifty day moving average is $1,414.70 and its two-hundred day moving average is $1,366.51.

Mettler-Toledo International (NYSE:MTD) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The medical instruments supplier reported $13.36 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $12.76 by $0.60. The business had revenue of $1.13 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.10 billion. Mettler-Toledo International had a negative return on equity of 495.07% and a net margin of 21.59%.The business’s revenue was up 8.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $12.41 EPS. 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. On average, analysts predict that Mettler-Toledo International will post 42.71 EPS for the current fiscal year.

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.