Stifel analyst Daniel Arias maintains $Mettler-Toledo International (MTD.US)$ with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $1,550 to $1,450.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 39.9% and a total average return of -7.9% 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 performance in fiscal year 2025 is deemed to be cautious, considering that ongoing shipping complications are expected to impede margin growth.
Mettler-Toledo's third quarter was described as generally solid, and management's initial outlook for 2025 suggests organic growth of 3% and EPS growth of 4%-5%. Post-estimate revisions, the stock is trading at a premium to its peer group, which aligns with the historical average over various periods.
Mettler-Toledo's third-quarter results surpassed expectations, bolstered by robust Laboratory and services trends. Management's perspective on market conditions remains cautious, particularly in China and within industrial applications, even as there are indications of market stabilization.
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