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Mettler-Toledo International (MTD)
NYSE:MTD
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 30, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
8.7Last Year’s EPS
8.19Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 9 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a generally positive operational and financial story: the company delivered broad-based sales growth, strong adjusted EPS performance, exceptional free cash flow conversion, clear product and service milestones, and constructive guidance for FY2026 (sales ≈4%, EPS growth 8–9%). Material headwinds remain from tariffs, unfavorable foreign exchange, and margin compression in the recent period, and management is conservatively guiding Q1 given market caution. On balance the positive execution, cash generation, product momentum and maintained/raised guidance outweigh the disclosed challenges.Company Guidance
Quarterly Sales Growth
Q4 sales of $1.1 billion; local-currency sales up 5% (4% excluding previously communicated acquisitions); reported U.S. dollar sales up 8%.
Geographic Strength
Local-currency sales growth by region in Q4: Americas +7% (includes 3% benefit from acquisitions), Europe +4%, Asia/Rest of World +4%, China +3%.
Product Area Outperformance
Q4 growth by product: Product Inspection strong (reported growth 7%; management later noted 11% reported / 7% organic), Food Retail +19%, Industrial +7% (3% acquisition benefit; core Industrial +2% excluding acquisitions), Laboratory +3%, Service +8% (6% organic).
Adjusted EPS and Reported EPS
Q4 adjusted EPS $13.36, up 8% year-over-year; reported EPS $13.98 versus $11.96 prior year. Full-year adjusted EPS increased 4% (8% when excluding 2024 shipping-delay distortions).
Full-Year Guidance and Confidence
FY2026 guidance: local-currency sales growth ~4% (≈3.5% excl. acquisitions); operating margin expected to increase 60–70 bps excluding currency; adjusted EPS guidance $46.05–$46.70 (8%–9% growth).
Free Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Actions
FY2025 adjusted free cash flow $878 million with a conversion ratio of 99% of adjusted net income; FY2026 free cash flow expected ≈$900 million (≈+5% per share); planned share repurchases $825–$875 million.
Service Business Milestone
Service revenues reached $1.0 billion for the first time; Service grew 8% in Q4 (6% organic) and management expects mid–high single-digit growth for the business in 2026; serviceable installed base ≈$3 billion with ~1/3 penetration.
Product and Commercial Innovation
New product launches and go-to-market programs highlighted: Vero electronic pipette (2,800 cycles per charge), X3 Series X-ray inspection solutions, Spinnaker sales & marketing program and automation/digital integration initiatives to drive share gains.
MTD Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
MTD Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
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% |
May 01, 2025 | $1056.58 | $1100.01 | +4.11% |
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FAQ
When does Mettler-Toledo International (MTD) report earnings?
Mettler-Toledo International (MTD) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 30, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is Mettler-Toledo International (MTD) earnings time?
Mettler-Toledo International (MTD) earnings time is at Apr 30, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is MTD EPS forecast?
MTD EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 8.7.