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Mettler-Toledo International (MTD) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$1,402.69
+19.22 (+1.39%)
(As of 09/18/2024 ET)

About Mettler-Toledo International Stock (NYSE:MTD)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$1,373.28
$1,422.88
50-Day Range
$1,344.26
$1,521.17
52-Week Range
$928.49
$1,546.93
Volume
63,796 shs
Average Volume
135,213 shs
Market Capitalization
$29.96 billion
P/E Ratio
39.34
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$1,356.25
Consensus Rating
Reduce

Company Overview

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. manufactures and supplies precision instruments and services in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and internationally. It operates through five segments: U.S. Operations, Swiss Operations, Western European Operations, Chinese Operations, and Other. The company's laboratory instruments include laboratory balances, liquid pipetting solutions, automated laboratory reactors, real-time analytics, titrators, pH meters, process analytics sensors and analyzer technologies, physical value analyzers, density and refractometry, thermal analysis systems, and other analytical instruments; and LabX, a laboratory software platform to manage and analyze data generated from its instruments.Its industrial instruments comprise industrial weighing instruments and related terminals, automatic dimensional measurement and data capture solutions, vehicle scale systems, industrial software, metal detection equipment, x-ray systems, check weighing equipment, camera-based imaging equipment, track-and-trace solutions, and product inspection systems. The company's retail weighing solutions consist of weighing and software solutions, AI-driven image recognition solution, and automated packaging and labelling solutions for the meat backroom. It serves the life science industry, independent research organizations, and testing labs; food and beverage manufacturers; food retailers; chemical, specialty chemical, and cosmetics companies; food retailers; transportation and logistics, metals, and electronics industries; and the academic community through its direct sales force and indirect distribution channels. Mettler-Toledo International Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

Mettler-Toledo International Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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Overall MarketRank™: 84th Percentile

Mettler-Toledo International scored higher than 84% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 182nd out of 670 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Mettler-Toledo International has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.88, and is based on 1 buy rating, 5 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Mettler-Toledo International has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about Mettler-Toledo International's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Mettler-Toledo International are expected to grow by 10.04% in the coming year, from $40.35 to $44.40 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Mettler-Toledo International is 39.34, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 134.82.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Mettler-Toledo International is 39.34, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 268.32.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Mettler-Toledo International has a PEG Ratio of 3.70. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Read more about Mettler-Toledo International's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    1.23% of the float of Mettler-Toledo International has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Mettler-Toledo International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Mettler-Toledo International has recently increased by 3.26%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • Dividend Yield

    Mettler-Toledo International does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    Mettler-Toledo International does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    1.23% of the float of Mettler-Toledo International has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Mettler-Toledo International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Mettler-Toledo International has recently increased by 3.26%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • News Sentiment

    Mettler-Toledo International has a news sentiment score of 1.33. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.59 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Mettler-Toledo International this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 1 people have searched for MTD on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -80% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    Only 1 people have added Mettler-Toledo International to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Mettler-Toledo International insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,773,220.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    Only 1.94% of the stock of Mettler-Toledo International is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    95.07% of the stock of Mettler-Toledo International is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Mettler-Toledo International's insider trading history.

MTD Stock News Headlines

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MTD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Mettler-Toledo International's stock was trading at $1,212.96 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, MTD stock has increased by 15.6% and is now trading at $1,402.69.
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Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:MTD) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 1st. The medical instruments supplier reported $9.65 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $9.00 by $0.65. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 3.6% on a year-over-year basis.
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Mettler-Toledo International subsidiaries include these companies: PendoTECH, Henry Troemner, Instant BioScan, Anachem Ltd, Mettler-Toledo Rainin, Testut-Lutrana Group, Bohdan Automation, and others.

Top institutional shareholders of Mettler-Toledo International include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (2.63%), Fiera Capital Corp (1.75%), PineStone Asset Management Inc. (1.22%) and Principal Financial Group Inc. (1.14%). Insiders that own company stock include Robert F Spoerry, Shawn Vadala, Wah-Hui Chu, Christian Magloth, Roland D Diggelmann, Ann Ping Richard Wong, Elisha W Finney, Thomas P Salice, Olivier A Filliol, Gerry Keller, Peter Aggersbjerg and La Guerroniere Marc De.
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Shares of MTD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Mettler-Toledo International investors own include Intuitive Surgical (ISRG), NVIDIA (NVDA), Home Depot (HD), Adobe (ADBE), AbbVie (ABBV), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Northrop Grumman (NOC).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/01/2024
Today
9/18/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/14/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Analytical instruments
Sub-Industry
Life Sciences Tools & Services
CUSIP
59268810
Employees
17,300
Year Founded
1946

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$1,356.25
High Stock Price Target
$1,550.00
Low Stock Price Target
$1,200.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-3.3%
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Rating Score (0-4)
1.88
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$788.78 million
Pretax Margin
25.26%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$3.75 billion
Cash Flow
$45.00 per share
Book Value
($6.98) per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
20,943,000
Market Cap
$29.96 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.14

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Should I Buy Mettler-Toledo International Stock? MTD Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Mettler-Toledo International pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Mettler-Toledo International
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Mettler-Toledo International Inc.:

  • Strong Financial Performance: Mettler-Toledo International Inc. has shown consistent growth in revenue and profits, indicating a financially stable company.
  • Market Leadership: The company is a market leader in providing precision instruments and services, giving it a competitive edge.
  • Global Presence: Mettler-Toledo International Inc. has a strong global presence, allowing it to capitalize on opportunities in various markets.
  • Innovative Products: The company continuously innovates its products, staying ahead of competitors and meeting customer demands.
  • Current Stock Price: The current stock price of Mettler-Toledo International Inc. is favorable for investors looking to enter the market.

Mettler-Toledo International
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Mettler-Toledo International Inc. for these reasons:

  • Market Volatility: The stock of Mettler-Toledo International Inc. may be subject to market volatility, impacting investor returns.
  • Competition: The company faces strong competition in the precision instruments industry, which could affect its market share.
  • Regulatory Risks: Changes in regulations or compliance requirements could pose challenges for Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
  • Economic Uncertainty: Economic fluctuations could impact the demand for the company's products and services.
  • Supply Chain Disruptions: Disruptions in the supply chain could affect the company's operations and financial performance.

This page (NYSE:MTD) was last updated on 9/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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