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Mettler-Toledo International (MTD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$1,166.90 +6.23 (+0.54%)
(As of 11/20/2024 ET)

Mettler-Toledo International - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
5
Buy
1

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Mettler-Toledo International in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 8 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for MTD.

Consensus Price Target

$1,338.75
14.73% Upside
According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Mettler-Toledo International, the average price target is $1,338.75. The highest price target for MTD is $1,450.00, while the lowest price target for MTD is $1,200.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 14.73% from the current price of $1,166.90.
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MTD Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
1 Month Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
3 Months Ago
8/24/23 to 8/23/24
1 Year Ago
11/22/22 to 11/22/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$1,338.75$1,363.75$1,343.75$1,302.29
Forecasted Upside14.73% Upside0.89% Upside-6.42% Downside20.74% Upside
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Reduce
Hold
Hold

MTD Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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MTD Price Targets by Month

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Mettler-Toledo International Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMettler-Toledo InternationalComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
1.88
2.68
2.50
Consensus RatingReduceModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside14.73% Upside552.66% Upside9.82% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/11/2024Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$1,550.00 ➝ $1,450.00+13.50%
11/11/2024Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
B. Couillard
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$1,400.00 ➝ $1,350.00+5.68%
11/11/2024Robert W. Baird
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$1,375.00 ➝ $1,310.000.00%
10/1/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$1,375.00 ➝ $1,450.00-2.04%
8/5/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$1,300.00 ➝ $1,400.00+0.56%
7/9/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$1,150.00 ➝ $1,300.00-1.41%
6/3/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Underperform$1,230.00 ➝ $1,250.00-10.97%
5/13/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetSell ➝ Sell$975.00 ➝ $1,200.00-17.29%
5/8/202351job
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
5/7/2023Bank of America
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 Lower Target$1,650.00 ➝ $1,525.00+7.02%

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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 Friday, November 1, 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.:

  • Metler-Toledo International Inc. stock price has been steadily increasing, reaching $1,383.06 on the latest trading day, indicating positive market sentiment.
  • The company reported strong quarterly earnings results, surpassing analysts' expectations with an EPS of $9.65, which could attract more investors seeking profitable opportunities.
  • With a market cap of $29.35 billion, Mettler-Toledo International Inc. is considered a large-cap company, providing stability and potential for long-term growth.
  • Analysts have given the stock a consensus rating of "Hold" with a price target of $1,356.25, suggesting a balanced investment opportunity.
  • Mettler-Toledo International Inc. operates globally across multiple segments, diversifying its revenue sources and reducing geographical risk.

Mettler-Toledo International
Bear Case

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

  • Despite positive earnings, the company experienced a decrease in revenue by 3.6% on a year-over-year basis, indicating potential challenges in maintaining revenue growth.
  • The stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.78, which may be considered high by some investors, potentially limiting its attractiveness compared to lower P/E ratio stocks.
  • Mettler-Toledo International Inc. had a negative return on equity of 575.61%, reflecting operational inefficiencies that could impact shareholder returns.
  • Two research analysts have rated the stock as "sell," signaling concerns about the company's future performance and market outlook.
  • While the stock has a 1-year high of $1,546.93, the 1-year low is $928.49, indicating potential volatility in share price that may not suit risk-averse investors.

MTD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Mettler-Toledo International is $1,338.75, with a high forecast of $1,450.00 and a low forecast of $1,200.00.

8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Mettler-Toledo International in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" MTD shares.

According to analysts, Mettler-Toledo International's stock has a predicted upside of 14.73% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Mettler-Toledo International has been rated by research analysts at Evercore ISI, Robert W. Baird, Stifel Nicolaus, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Mettler-Toledo International less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for Mettler-Toledo International is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how MTD compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:MTD) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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