Wells Fargo analyst Brandon Couillard maintains $Mettler-Toledo International (MTD.US)$ with a hold rating, and maintains the target price at $1,350.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 61.5% and a total average return of 17.5% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $Mettler-Toledo International (MTD.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
The projection for Mettler-Toledo's 2025 guidance is deemed to be on the conservative side as ongoing shipping challenges are expected to continue impacting margin growth.
The third quarter showed generally robust performance, and the company's preliminary outlook for 2025 suggests organic growth of 3% alongside 4%-5% growth in earnings per share. Following recent share price movements and impending adjustments to estimates, the stock is now valued at a premium compared to its peer group, historically consistent across various periods.
The firm noted that Mettler-Toledo's third-quarter results surpassed expectations, bolstered by robust Laboratory and services performance. Although management characterizes the market environment as subdued, particularly in China and within industrial applications, indications of market stabilization persist.
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