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MTDMettler-Toledo International, ISell5.3·$1152.20+1.83%
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Mettler-Toledo International, I (MTD) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup · Temp Headwind edge

SellModerate Confidence

Healthcare · Diagnostics & Research

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $1152.20 — A.R:R 0.0:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Weak growth.

Mettler-Toledo International is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services for laboratory, industrial, and retail applications, selling products in over 140 countries with direct presence in ~40 countries. The company had $3.8B implied scale from ~$199M R&D... Read more

$1152.20+0.3% A.UpsideScore 5.3/10#14 of 26 Diagnostics & Research
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield2.69%
Stop $1083.04Target $1155.22(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 0.0:1
Analyst target$1327.83+15.2%12 analysts
$1155.22our TP
$1152.20price
$1327.83mean
$1550

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $1152.20 — A.R:R 0.0:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Weak growth. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 60. Score 5.3/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/9 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 45d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio and death cross (50MA < 200MA). Suitability: moderate.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Jul 30, 202645d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
High-quality business
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Weak growth
Negative momentum

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)26.6
P/E (Fwd)22.1
Mkt Cap$22.9B
EV/EBITDA20.6
Profit Mgn21.4%
ROE
Rev Growth7.2%
Beta1.26
DividendNone
Rating analysts20

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C1.00neutral
IV54%elevated
Max Pain$1540+33.7% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

3 floor-breakers

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Earnings Growth
3.3
Revenue Growth
4.3

Momentum below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Volume
0.0
Obv
1.0
Ma Position
4.0
Rsi
4.5
Macd
10.0
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Below 200-MA, MA slope -1.4%/30d — confirmed downtrend

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Support Resistance
2.7
Bollinger
3.8
52w Position
5.1
GatesMomentum 3.9<4.5A.R:R 0.0 < 1.5@spotDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 45d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Moderate
RSI
60 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $1027.65Resistance $1198.02

Price Targets

$1083
$1155
A.Upside+0.3%
A.R:R0.0:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (0.3% upside)
! momentum at 3.9 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! asymmetry at 0.0 (below the engine's 1.5 threshold)@spot

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-30 (45d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MTD stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $1152.20 — A.R:R 0.0:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Weak growth. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 60. Prior stop was $1083.04. Score 5.3/10, moderate confidence.

What is the MTD stock price target?

Take-profit target: $1155.22 (+0.3% upside). Prior stop was $1083.04. Stop-loss: $1083.04.

What are the risks of investing in MTD?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Weak growth; Negative momentum.

Is MTD overvalued or undervalued?

Mettler-Toledo International, I trades at a P/E of 26.6 (forward 22.1). TrendMatrix value score: 4.5/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about MTD?

20 analysts cover MTD with a consensus score of 3.8/5. Average price target: $1328.

What does Mettler-Toledo International, I do?Mettler-Toledo International is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services for laboratory,...

Mettler-Toledo International is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services for laboratory, industrial, and retail applications, selling products in over 140 countries with direct presence in ~40 countries. The company had $3.8B implied scale from ~$199M R&D spend; revenue is diversified by segment (U.S., Swiss, Western European, Chinese, Other Operations) and by customer industry including pharma, food, and chemicals. No single customer accounts for more than 1% of 2025 net sales.

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