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

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$1,520.30 +27.96 (+1.87%)
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Mettler-Toledo International - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
9
Buy
6

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Mettler-Toledo International in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 16 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for MTD.

Consensus Price Target

$1,446.36
-4.86% Downside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Mettler-Toledo International, the average price target is $1,446.36. The highest price target for MTD is $1,600.00, while the lowest price target for MTD is $1,194.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -4.86% from the current price of $1,520.30.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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MTD Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/24/25 to 9/24/26
1 Month Ago
8/25/25 to 8/25/26
3 Months Ago
6/26/25 to 6/26/26
1 Year Ago
9/24/24 to 9/24/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$1,446.36$1,461.27$1,408.55$1,325.56
Forecasted Upside-4.86% Downside4.18% Upside11.46% Upside6.74% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldModerate Buy

MTD Analyst Recommendations By Month

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MTD Price Targets by Month

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Mettler-Toledo International Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMettler-Toledo InternationalHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.31
2.31
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-4.86% Downside731.76% Upside19.64% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/9/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Doug Schenkel
Not Rated
Initiated CoverageBuy ➝ Neutral$1,650.00 ➝ $1,460.00+12.32%
9/8/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C) ➝ Hold (C+)
9/2/2026Initiated CoverageSell$1,200.00-12.69%
9/1/2026Initiated CoverageSector Perform$1,515.00+7.75%
8/4/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$1,275.00 ➝ $1,450.00+0.22%
8/3/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$1,225.00 ➝ $1,450.00+0.34%
8/3/2026Boost TargetBuy$1,400.00 ➝ $1,600.00+12.79%
8/3/2026Boost TargetOverweight$1,300.00 ➝ $1,575.00+11.03%
7/31/2026Boost TargetBuy$1,400.00 ➝ $1,580.00+11.76%
6/2/2026Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
5/11/2026Lower TargetNeutral$1,413.00 ➝ $1,200.00+10.39%
5/11/2026Lower TargetNeutral$1,445.00 ➝ $1,194.00+6.31%
5/8/2026Lower TargetBuy$1,700.00 ➝ $1,550.00+38.01%
12/15/2025UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$1,600.00+14.70%
12/9/2025Initiated CoverageNeutral$1,475.00+6.69%
10/7/2025Boost TargetOutperform$1,275.00 ➝ $1,400.00+5.57%

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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 Wednesday, September 23, 2026. 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.:

  • Mettler-Toledo International Inc. recently demonstrated strong financial performance by beating analyst expectations, reporting earnings per share of $11.46 for the quarter ended July 31, 2026, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $10.78 by $0.68, indicating robust profitability and operational efficiency that may attract value-oriented investors.
  • The company has received positive momentum from institutional investors, with major funds such as BlackRock Inc. and Bank of New York Mellon Corp establishing new stakes worth over $2.4 billion and $762 million respectively during the second quarter, suggesting strong confidence in the long-term growth potential of the medical instruments supplier.
  • Investors can benefit from the company's consistent revenue growth, as Mettler-Toledo International Inc. reported a 4.5% year-over-year increase in revenue to $1.03 billion in the most recent quarter, reflecting steady demand for its precision instruments and laboratory solutions in a competitive market.
  • The stock is currently trading at $1,494.03, which is near its 52-week high of $1,525.17, indicating strong market sentiment and potential for further upside as the company continues to outperform its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $1,377.16 and $1,273.85 respectively.
  • Recent analyst actions, including Jefferies Financial Group raising its price target to $1,580.00 and issuing a buy rating, suggest that Wall Street sees significant value in the company's current valuation, which may lead to increased institutional buying and stock price appreciation.

Mettler-Toledo International
Bear Case

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

  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with CEO Patrick Kaltenbach and CFO Shawn Vadala selling a combined total of over 3,000 shares in August 2026, which may signal that company executives are taking advantage of the current high stock price to reduce their personal exposure.
  • The company carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 159.45, which indicates significant leverage and potential financial risk, especially in a rising interest rate environment where debt servicing costs could impact future earnings and cash flow.
  • Despite recent earnings beats, the company reported a negative return on equity of 1,212.14% in the most recent quarter, which may raise concerns about the efficiency of capital deployment and the sustainability of its profit margins relative to shareholder equity.
  • Some analysts remain cautious, with Rothschild & Co Redburn issuing a sell rating and a price target of $1,200.00, suggesting that the current stock price may be overvalued relative to the company's fundamental performance and future growth prospects.
  • The stock's beta of 1.22 indicates higher volatility than the broader market, which may result in larger price swings and increased risk for investors who are sensitive to market fluctuations and prefer more stable, defensive holdings.

MTD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Mettler-Toledo International is $1,446.36, with a high forecast of $1,600.00 and a low forecast of $1,194.00.

16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Mettler-Toledo International in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" MTD shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MTD, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Mettler-Toledo International's stock has a predicted downside of -4.86% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Mettler-Toledo International's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Mettler-Toledo International has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Jefferies Financial Group, Morgan Stanley, Rothschild & Co Redburn, Royal Bank Of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Mettler-Toledo International more than other "healthcare" companies. The consensus rating score for Mettler-Toledo International is 2.31 while the average consensus rating score for "healthcare" companies is 2.31. Learn more on how MTD compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Mettler-Toledo International analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/9/2026.
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