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

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$1,344.87 -11.36 (-0.84%)
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Mettler-Toledo International - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
8
Buy
6

Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for MTD.

Consensus Price Target

$1,445.31
7.47% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Mettler-Toledo International, the average price target is $1,445.31. 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 upside of 7.47% from the current price of $1,344.87.
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
9/4/25 to 9/4/26
1 Month Ago
8/5/25 to 8/5/26
3 Months Ago
6/6/25 to 6/6/26
1 Year Ago
9/4/24 to 9/4/25
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
8 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$1,445.31$1,461.27$1,408.55$1,311.11
Forecasted Upside7.47% Upside2.88% Upside22.06% Upside1.82% 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
2.33
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside6.49% Upside871.99% Upside13.65% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/2/2026Initiated CoverageSell$1,200.00-12.69%
9/1/2026
Dan Leonard
Dan Leonard
Not Rated
Initiated CoverageSector Perform$1,515.00+7.75%
8/4/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C-)Hold (C)
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%
12/15/2025UpgradeNeutralBuy$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%
5/20/2025UpgradeNeutralBuy$1,530.00 ➝ $1,350.00+16.46%

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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 2, 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.:

  • The company recently demonstrated strong fundamental performance by beating analyst expectations in its most recent quarterly report, posting earnings per share of $11.46 against a consensus estimate of $10.78, which signals robust operational efficiency and profitability in the current market environment.
  • Mettler-Toledo International Inc. has secured a positive outlook from Royal Bank of Canada, which initiated coverage with a sector perform rating and a price target of $1,515.00, representing a potential 10.8% upside from the current stock price of $1,367.23.
  • Institutional confidence in the stock is growing, as evidenced by significant new positions and increased stakes from major investors such as Wellington Management Group LLP, which grew its position by 908.6% in the second quarter, and BlackRock Inc., which purchased a new stake worth approximately $2.4 billion.
  • The company maintains a solid growth trajectory with revenue increasing 4.5% year-over-year in the latest quarter, reaching $1.03 billion, and has provided full-year 2026 guidance for earnings per share between $47.15 and $47.50, which exceeds the current consensus estimate of $46.64.
  • Mettler-Toledo International Inc. benefits from a diversified product portfolio that includes high-demand precision instruments for laboratory, industrial, and food retail applications, serving critical end markets such as pharmaceuticals, biotech, and logistics where accurate weighing and inspection are essential for compliance and quality control.

Mettler-Toledo International
Bear Case

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

  • Rothschild & Co Redburn initiated coverage on the stock with a sell rating and a price target of $1,200.00, which indicates a potential downside of 12.2% from the current stock price of $1,367.23, reflecting a bearish view on the company's valuation relative to its peers.
  • The stock carries a high valuation risk with a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.66, which is significantly elevated and may leave little room for error if earnings growth slows or if the broader market becomes more sensitive to valuation multiples.
  • There is a consistent pattern of insider selling, with CEO Patrick Kaltenbach selling 942 shares in August 2026 and CFO Shawn Vadala selling 2,240 shares in the same month, suggesting that company executives may be taking advantage of current price levels to reduce their personal exposure.
  • The company faces a high debt burden with a debt-to-equity ratio of 159.45, which indicates that it relies heavily on borrowed funds to finance its operations, potentially increasing financial risk and interest expense obligations in a higher interest rate environment.
  • Mettler-Toledo International Inc. has a beta of 1.22, meaning the stock is more volatile than the overall market and may experience larger price swings during periods of market turbulence, which could lead to significant short-term losses for risk-averse investors.

MTD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Mettler-Toledo International is $1,445.31, with a high forecast of $1,600.00 and a low forecast of $1,194.00.

15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Mettler-Toledo International in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 8 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 upside of 7.47% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Mettler-Toledo International's stock had 1 upgrade 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, 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 2.33 while the average consensus rating score for "healthcare" companies is 2.30. 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 9/2/2026.
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