Mettler-Toledo Q4 Revenue Rises 8.1% to $1.13B, EPS Climbs to $13.36
Mettler-Toledo posted Q4 revenue of $1.13 billion, up 8.1% year-over-year, beating consensus by 2.5%, and reported EPS of $13.36 versus $12.41 a year earlier, topping estimates by 4.7%. Product sales rose 6.9% to $856.96 million while service and retail revenues climbed 11.9% and 24%, respectively.
1. Q4 Financial Results
Mettler-Toledo delivered revenue of $1.13 billion for the December quarter, marking an 8.1% increase from the prior year and surpassing the $1.10 billion consensus by 2.5%. Earnings per share reached $13.36, up from $12.41 a year ago and exceeding the $12.76 estimate by 4.7%.
2. Segment Performance
Product segment sales grew 6.9% to $856.96 million versus an $839.62 million estimate. Service revenues climbed 11.9% to $272.77 million, retail sales surged 24% to $54.41 million, industrial sales rose 9.7% to $437.13 million and laboratory revenues increased 5.9% to $638.2 million, all beating analyst forecasts.
3. Market Reaction and Outlook
Shares have lagged the broader market with a 5.6% decline over the past month. The company holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating expectations for performance in line with the market, as investors weigh the quarterly beat against mixed segment momentum.