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Mettler-Toledo International, I (MTD) Stock Analysis

Temp Headwind edge

SellModerate Confidence

Healthcare · Diagnostics & Research

Earnings in 7 days (2026-05-07). Expect elevated volatility around the report — consider waiting for post-earnings price action before new entries.

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $1267.29 — A.R:R 0.3:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Earnings in 7 days (event risk).

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... Read more

$1267.29+2.2% A.UpsideScore 5.4/10#10 of 25 Diagnostics & Research
Stop $1191.71Target $1294.83(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 0.3:1
Analyst target$1488.31+17.4%13 analysts
$1294.83our TP
$1267.29price
$1488.31mean
$1200
$1700

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $1267.29 — A.R:R 0.3:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Earnings in 7 days (event risk). Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 4/7 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio and earnings proximity 7d<=7d. Suitability: aggressive.

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
High-quality business
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Earnings in 7 days (event risk)
Negative momentum

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)29.5
P/E (Fwd)24.2
Mkt Cap$25.1B
EV/EBITDA22.6
Profit Mgn21.6%
ROE
Rev Growth8.1%
Beta1.44
DividendNone
Rating analysts21

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9

Options Flow

P/C1.19bearish
IV54%elevated
Max Pain$880-30.6% vs spot

Model-generated analysis — not investment advice. Not a registered investment advisor. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Full disclaimer

Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Price action weak — below key moving averages, no momentum carry. Needs a base before trend-continuation setups apply.static

Macd
0.0
Volume
0.0
Obv
1.0
Ma Position
2.2
Rsi
4.5
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Below 200-MA but MA still rising (+1.1%/30d) — pullback in uptrend, not confirmed weakness
GatesMomentum 1.5<4.5A.R:R 0.3 < 1.5@spotEARNINGS PROXIMITY 7d<=7dInsider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
40 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $1228.57Resistance $1365.79

Price Targets

$1192
$1295
A.Upside+2.2%
A.R:R0.3:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (2.2% upside)
! Momentum score 1.5/10 — below 4.5 minimum
! Reward/Risk 0.3:1 at current price — below 1.5:1 minimum

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-05-07 (7d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MTD stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $1267.29 — A.R:R 0.3:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Earnings in 7 days (event risk). Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Prior stop was $1191.71. Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.

What is the MTD stock price target?

Take-profit target: $1294.83 (+2.2% upside). Prior stop was $1191.71. Stop-loss: $1191.71.

What are the risks of investing in MTD?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Earnings in 7 days (event risk); Negative momentum.

Is MTD overvalued or undervalued?

Mettler-Toledo International, I trades at a P/E of 29.5 (forward 24.2). TrendMatrix value score: 4.2/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about MTD?

21 analysts cover MTD with a consensus score of 3.7/5. Average price target: $1488.

What does Mettler-Toledo International, I do?Mettler-Toledo International Inc. manufactures and supplies precision instruments and services in the Americas, Europe,...

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 Operations. The company offers laboratory instruments, such as laboratory balances, liquid pipetting solutions, real-time analytics, titrators, pH meters, process analytics sensors and analyzer technologies, density and refractometry instruments, and thermal analysis systems; and other analytical instruments, including UV/VIS spectrophotometers, moisture analyzers, and cell counters, as well as LabX, a laboratory software platform to manage and analyze data generated by its instruments and automate workflows. It also provides industrial instruments comprising industrial weighing instruments and related terminals, automatic dimensional measurement and data capture solutions, vehicle scale systems, industrial software, metal detectors, x-ray systems, checkweighers, and camera-based imaging equipment. In addition, the company offers retail weighing solutions consisting of weighing and software solutions, AI-driven image recognition solutions for fresh goods, and automated packaging and labeling solutions for the meat backroom. The company serves pharmaceutical and biotech companies, independent research organizations, and testing labs; food manufacturers and retailers; chemical, specialty chemicals, and cosmetics companies; transportation and logistics, metals, and electronics industries; and academic community through its direct sales force and indirect distribution channels. Mettler-Toledo International Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Greifensee, Switzerland.

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