Mettler-Toledo Q4 EPS Beats Estimates; Sales Rise 8% with Food Retail Up 19%
Mettler-Toledo reported adjusted Q4 EPS of $13.36, up 8% year-over-year and 4.7% above estimates, with net sales of $1.13 billion, up 8% and 2.5% ahead of forecasts. Segments grew, led by 19% food retail, and management guided Q1 sales up 3% in local currency with full-year 2026 EPS at $46.05-46.70.
1. Strong Q4 Financial Performance
Mettler-Toledo delivered adjusted earnings of $13.36 per share in Q4 2025, marking an 8% increase year-over-year and topping consensus by 4.7%. Net sales reached $1.13 billion, up 8% on a reported basis and exceeding estimates by 2.5%.
2. Segment Revenue Breakdown
Laboratory segment sales were $638 million (+3% local currency), Industrial generated $437 million (+7%), and Food Retail led growth with $54 million (+19%) in Q4. Regional sales were $456 million in the Americas (+7% LC), $346 million in Europe (+4% LC) and $328 million in Asia/ROW (+4% LC).
3. Guidance and Outlook
For Q1 2026, management expects net sales to rise about 3% in local currency with adjusted EPS between $8.60 and $8.75. Full-year 2026 projections include sales growth of approximately 4% in local currency and adjusted EPS of $46.05 to $46.70.