Mettler-toledo International (MTD)
NYSE:MTD
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 23, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
10.8Last Year’s EPS
10.09Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 11 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a generally positive but cautious picture: the company delivered solid top-line growth aided by acquisitions, achieved strong adjusted EPS growth (+9%), raised full-year EPS growth guidance (8%–10%), and highlighted durable innovation and service momentum. Offsets include tariff-induced margin pressure (≈90 bps headwind), some soft organic demand in lab and European chemical markets, customer delays tied to geopolitical uncertainty, and a cash-flow timing hit from higher tax payments. Management emphasized confidence in execution, improving pipeline activity and upside in the back half of the year, leading to a net-positive tone despite near-term headwinds.Company Guidance
Revenue Growth and Mix
Sales of $947M in Q1; local-currency sales up 3% (1% excluding acquisitions); reported USD sales +7%. Acquisitions contributed ~1.5% to growth in the quarter.
Adjusted EPS and Operating Profit Expansion
Adjusted EPS $8.91, a 9% increase year-over-year. Adjusted operating profit $246M, up 4% versus prior year; adjusted operating margin 26% (down 80 bps reported, but up 40 bps excluding unfavorable currency).
Raised Full-Year EPS Growth Outlook
Full-year adjusted EPS guidance raised to $46.30–$46.95, representing 8%–10% growth (an upward revision from prior 8%–9% growth guidance).
Strong Service Revenue and Cash Return Plans
Service revenue grew 7% in Q1 (5% excluding acquisitions). Free cash flow guidance of ~$900M for 2026 (≈+5% on a per-share basis) and share repurchases planned at $825M–$875M for the year.
Regional and End-Market Strength — China and Emerging Markets
Asia/Rest of World local-currency sales up 5% in Q1, including China +4%. Company raised China full-year growth expectation to mid-single digits; emerging markets (India, SE Asia) show very good growth.
Industrial and Product Inspection Momentum
Industrial sales up 5% in Q1 (core industrial +1%; product inspection +11%). Product inspection benefitted from innovation and mid-market strategy, delivering market share gains and strong growth.
Ongoing Innovation and New Product Launches
Continued investment in R&D (R&D $51M, +1% LC). New product introductions include EasyMax automated lab reactor, InMotion PX One autosampler, PFAS-free low-retention pipette tips, expanded X-ray and metal-detection solutions (M50 R-Series with 20% increased sensitivity).
Tariff and Currency Management Clarified in Guidance
Guidance incorporates tariff-rate changes and FX assumptions (FX estimated to be ~+2% benefit to sales at recent spot rates and neutral to EPS); company excludes potential tariff refunds from adjusted EPS and organic sales growth metrics.
MTD Earnings History
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MTD Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 07, 2026 | $1319.29 | $1124.46 | -14.77% |
Feb 05, 2026 | $1382.85 | $1373.57 | -0.67% |
Nov 06, 2025 | $1439.62 | $1439.35 | -0.02% |
Jun 30, 2025 | $1174.72 | $1205.29 | +2.60% |
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FAQ
When does Mettler-toledo International (MTD) report earnings?
Mettler-toledo International (MTD) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 23, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is MTD EPS forecast?
MTD EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 10.8.