Mettler-Toledo Q1 sales slightly beat estimates

Mettler-Toledo International

07/05/2026 21:39

Overview

Precision instruments supplier's Q1 sales rose 7%, slightly beating analyst expectations

Adjusted EPS for Q1 increased 9% to $8.91, driven by margin initiatives

Company expects Q2 local currency sales to grow about 3%, with adjusted EPS up 6-8%

Outlook

Company expects Q2 2026 local currency sales to grow about 3%

Mettler-Toledo forecasts Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $10.70 to $10.85

Company sees full-year 2026 local currency sales growth of about 4% and adjusted EPS of $46.30 to $46.95

Result Drivers

MARGIN INITIATIVES - Co said solid execution of margin initiatives supported adjusted EPS growth

REGIONAL SALES VARIATION - Sales growth was higher in Europe and Asia/Rest of World than in the Americas

INNOVATION INVESTMENTS - Co said ongoing investments in innovation continue to provide tangible benefits

Company press release: ID:nBwZppySa

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Sales
Slight Beat*
$947.1 mln
$941.80 mln (12 Analysts)
Q1 Net Income
$169.5 mln
Q1 Adjusted EBIT
$246.2 mln


*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.

Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 7 "strong buy" or "buy", 10 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the office equipment peer group is "buy"

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Mettler-toledo International Inc is $1,487.50, about 12.1% above its May 6 closing price of $1,327.04

The stock recently traded at 28 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 30 three months ago

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