MTD Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how MTD performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, MTD sees a -3.77% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.75% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.05%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
MTD Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
1.05B
11.78%
9.49%
Gross Margin
59.43%
4.14%
2.36%
Operating Margin
32.04%
12.94%
9.17%
Net Margin
24.14%
22.17%
8.94%
EPS
11.96
40.38%
20.08%
No Data Available
MTD Earnings Analysis
Mettler-Toledo International Inc Corporation (MTD.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Q4 2024 Sales Increase: Sales in Q4 2024 reached $1.045 billion, marking a 12% increase in both local currency and US dollars.
Q4 Adjusted Operating Profit Increase: Adjusted operating profit for Q4 2024 was $351.9 million, reflecting a 25% increase from the prior year.
Gross Margin Improvement: Gross margin improved to 61.2% in Q4 2024, an increase of 220 basis points due to higher volume and productivity initiatives.
Q4 Adjusted EPS Growth: Adjusted EPS for Q4 2024 was $12.41, a 32% increase compared to the previous year, with reported EPS at $11.96, up from $8.52.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow Increase: Adjusted free cash flow for 2024 was $900.6 million, representing a 2% increase on a per-share basis from 2023.
Negative
China Sales Decline: Local currency sales decreased 11% in China for the full year 2024, indicating significant market challenges in this key region.
Food Retail Sales Decline: Food Retail segment sales declined 14% in the fourth quarter, and for the full year, it decreased 17%, reflecting ongoing struggles in this product area.
Operating Margin Decline: Operating margin is expected to decline by 220 basis points at the midpoint of the range for Q1 2025, indicating pressure on profitability in the near term.
Earnings Challenges Ahead: Adjusted EPS for Q1 2025 is projected to be down 11% to 13%, highlighting anticipated earnings challenges compared to the previous year.
EPS Growth Headwinds: Full year 2025 guidance indicates a headwind to adjusted EPS growth of approximately 4% due to unfavorable foreign currency and shipping delays, suggesting ongoing external pressures.
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MTD Earning Call Sentiment
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:MTD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
MTD.N
-1.27%Positive
The earnings call reflects strong financial performance with a 12% sales increase and a significant rise in EPS, supported by margin expansion and productivity initiatives. While there are concerns about industrial challenges and geopolitical risks, management remains optimistic, especially in China. The Q&A suggests confidence in meeting high-end guidance, with strong service growth and potential benefits from broader economic stimuli. Despite some unclear responses regarding tariffs, the overall sentiment is positive, aided by increased share repurchases and optimistic guidance, indicating a likely stock price increase of 2% to 8%.
