Mettler-Toledo International Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

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Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD) today announced second quarter results for 2026. Provided below are the highlights: Reported sales increased 4% compared with the prior year. In local currency, sales increased 6% excluding a one-time tariff refund to customers. Net earnings per diluted share as reported (EPS) were $11.55, compared with $9.76 in the prior-year period. Adjusted EPS was $11.46, an increase of 14% over the prior-year amount of $10.09. Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP measure, and a reconciliation to EPS is included on the last page of the attached schedules. Second Quarter Results Patrick Kaltenbach, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Our second quarter results were strong and reflected better than expected organic sales growth across our portfolio, including very good growth in China and emerging markets. Improved market conditions and benefits from our Spinnaker sales and marketing and productivity initiatives resulted in excellent Adjusted EPS growth in the quarter.” GAAP Results EPS in the quarter was $11.55, compared with the prior-year amount of $9.76. Compared with the prior year, total reported sales increased 4% to $1.027 billion. By region, reported sales decreased 3% in the Americas and increased 7% in Europe and 12% in Asia/Rest of World. Earnings before taxes amounted to $289.4 million, compared with $248.7 million in the prior year. Non-GAAP Results Adjusted EPS was $11.46, an increase of 14% over the prior-year amount of $10.09. Compared with the prior year, local currency sales increased 6%, or 4% excluding acquisitions, before a one-time tariff refund to customers that reduced sales growth by 3%. By region, local currency sales increased 1% in the Americas, 4% in Europe, and 9% in Asia/Rest of World excluding acquisitions and tariff refunds. Adjusted Operating Profit amounted to $309.3 million, compared with the prior-year amount of $283.3 million. The Company’s non-GAAP results exclude a one-time $52 million benefit from IEEPA tariff refunds that benefited Cost of Sales, as well as a one-time $28 million related refund to customers that reduced Net Sales. Adjusted EPS and Adjusted Operating Profit are non-GAAP measures. Reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures are provided in the attached schedules. Six Month Results GAAP Results EPS was $19.87, compared with the prior-year amount of $17.56. Compared with the prior year, total reported sales increased 6% to $1.974 billion. By region, reported sales were flat in the Americas and increased 10% in Europe and 10% in Asia/Rest of World. Earnings before taxes amounted to $499.1 million, compared with $450.6 million in the prior year. Non-GAAP Results Adjusted EPS was $20.35, an increase of 11% over the prior-year amount of $18.27. Compared with the prior year, local currency sales increased 4%, or 3% excluding acquisitions, before a one-time tariff refund to customers that reduced sales growth by 1%. By region, local currency sales were flat in the Americas and increased 3% in Europe and 6% in Asia/Rest of World excluding acquisitions and tariff refunds. Adjusted Operating Profit amounted to $555.6 million, compared with the prior-year amount of $520.0 million. The Company’s non-GAAP results exclude a one-time $52 million benefit from IEEPA tariff refunds that benefited Cost of Sales, as well as a one-time $28 million related refund to customers that reduced Net Sales. Adjusted EPS and Adjusted Operating Profit are non-GAAP measures. Reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures are provided in the attached schedules. Outlook Management cautions that market conditions are uncertain and could change quickly. Based on today's assessment, management anticipates local currency sales for the third quarter of 2026 will increase approximately 4%. Adjusted EPS is forecast to be $12.00 to $12.15, a growth rate of 8% to 9%. For the full year 2026, management anticipates local currency sales will increase approximately 4% to 5% excluding tariff refunds to customers. Adjusted EPS is forecast to be in the range of $47.15 to $47.50, representing growth of approximately 10% to 11%. This compares with previous local currency sales growth guidance of approximately 4% and Adjusted EPS guidance of $46.30 to $46.95. The Company does not provide GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because we are unable to predict with reasonable certainty and without unreasonable effort the timing and amount of future restructuring and other non-recurring items. Conclusion Kaltenbach concluded, “Our team remains agile and focused on capturing growth opportunities leveraging our sophisticated Spinnaker program and innovative product portfolio, while benefiting from trends in automation, digitalization, and onshoring investments. I am confident that strong execution of our strategic initiatives will continue to deliver solid financial performance.” Other Matters The Company will host a conference call to discuss its quarterly results tomorrow morning (Friday, July 31) at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen to a live webcast or replay of the call, visit the investor relations page on the Company’s website at investor.mt.com . The presentation referenced on the conference call will be located on the website prior to the call. METTLER TOLEDO (NYSE: MTD) is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. We have strong leadership positions in all of our businesses and believe we hold global number-one market positions in most of them. We are recognized as an innovation leader and our solutions are critical in key R&D, quality control, and manufacturing processes for customers in a wide range of industries including life sciences, food, and chemicals. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. With proven growth strategies and a focus on execution, we have achieved a long-term track record of strong financial performance. For more information, please visit www.mt.com . Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer You should not rely on forward-looking statements to predict our actual results. Our actual results or performance may be materially different than reflected in forward-looking statements because of various risks and uncertainties. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” or “continue.” We make forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report about future events or our future financial performance, including sales and earnings growth, earnings per share, strategic plans and contingency plans, growth opportunities or economic downturns, our ability to respond to changes in market conditions, planned research and development efforts and product introductions, adequacy of facilities, access to and the costs of raw materials, shipping and supplier costs, gross margins, customer demand, our competitive position, pricing, capital expenditures, cash flow, share repurchases, tax-related matters, the impact of foreign currencies, compliance with laws, effects of acquisitions, the impact of inflation, ongoing developments related to global trade disputes/tariffs, governmental policies, the geopolitical environment, the conflict in Ukraine and continuing instability in the Middle East on our business. Our forward-looking statements may not be accurate or complete, speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report, and we do not intend to update or revise them in light of actual results. New risks also periodically arise. Please consider the risks and factors that could cause our results to differ materially from what is described in our forward-looking statements, including ongoing developments related to global trade disputes/tariffs, governmental policies, the geopolitical environment, inflation, the conflict in Ukraine and continuing instability in the Middle East. See in particular “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other reports filed with the SEC from time to time.   METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (amounts in thousands except share data) (unaudited)   Three months ended       Three months ended     June 30, 2026   % of sales   June 30, 2025 % of sales   Net sales $ 1,027,314   (a) 100.0 $ 983,221   100.0   Cost of sales   377,096   36.7     403,345   41.0   Gross profit   650,218   63.3     579,876   59.0     Research and development   52,989   5.2     49,285   5.0   Selling, general and administrative   263,334   25.6     247,298   25.2   Amortization   19,426   1.9     17,581   1.8   Interest expense   17,246   1.7     16,779   1.7   Restructuring charges   5,450   0.5     3,557   0.3   Other charges (income), net   2,372   (b) 0.2     (3,281 ) (0.3 ) Earnings before taxes   289,401   28.2     248,657   25.3     Provision for taxes   56,502   5.5     46,309   4.7   Net earnings $ 232,899   22.7   $ 202,348   20.6     Basic earnings per common share: Net earnings $ 11.57   $ 9.78   Weighted average number of common shares   20,121,564     20,687,312     Diluted earnings per common share: Net earnings $ 11.55   $ 9.76   Weighted average number of common   20,166,298     20,738,699   and common equivalent shares   Note: (a) Local currency sales increased 3% compared to the same period in 2025. Excluding one-time tariff refunds to customers, local currency sales increased 6%.     RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS BEFORE TAXES TO ADJUSTED OPERATING PROFIT   Three months ended Three months ended June 30, 2026 % of sales June 30, 2025 % of sales   Earnings before taxes $ 289,401   $ 248,657   One-time tariff refunds, net   (24,551 )   -   Amortization   19,426     17,581   Interest expense   17,246     16,779   Restructuring charges   5,450     3,557   Other charges (income), net   2,372   (b)   (3,281 ) Adjusted operating profit $ 309,344   (c) 29.3   $ 283,293   28.8     Note: (b) Other charges (income), net for the three months ended June 30, 2026 includes an $8.4 million charge to increase acquisition contingent consideration liabilities related to previously completed acquisitions.   (c) Adjusted operating profit increased 9% as compared to the same period in 2025. Reflects adjusted operating profit as a percentage of net sales excluding one-time customer tariff refunds.   METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (amounts in thousands except share data) (unaudited)   Six months ended Six months ended June 30, 2026 % of sales June 30, 2025 % of sales   Net sales $ 1,974,441   (a) 100.0 $ 1,866,965   (a) 100.0 Cost of sales   768,407   38.9   761,210   40.8 Gross profit   1,206,034   61.1   1,105,755   59.2   Research and development   104,264   5.3   95,631   5.1 Selling, general and administrative   521,660   26.4   490,097   26.3 Amortization   39,038   2.0   34,774   1.8 Interest expense   34,253   1.7   33,432   1.8 Restructuring charges   12,720   0.6   7,324   0.4 Other charges (income), net   (4,957 ) (b) (0.2 )   (6,102 ) (0.3 ) Earnings before taxes   499,056   25.3   450,599   24.1   Provision for taxes   96,703   4.9   84,664   4.5 Net earnings $ 402,353   20.4 $ 365,935   19.6   Basic earnings per common share: Net earnings $ 19.92   $ 17.61   Weighted average number of common shares   20,203,339     20,777,591     Diluted earnings per common share: Net earnings $ 19.87   $ 17.56   Weighted average number of common   20,251,532     20,836,768   and common equivalent shares   Note: (a) Local currency sales increased 3% compared to the same period in 2025. Excluding one-time tariff refunds to customers, local currency sales increased 4%.     RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS BEFORE TAXES TO ADJUSTED OPERATING PROFIT   Six months ended Six months ended June 30, 2026 % of sales June 30, 2025 % of sales   Earnings before taxes $ 499,056   $ 450,599   One-time tariff refunds, net   (24,551 )   -   Amortization   39,038     34,774   Interest expense   34,253     33,432   Restructuring charges   12,720     7,324   Other charges (income), net   (4,957 ) (b)   (6,102 ) Adjusted operating profit $ 555,559   (c) 27.7 $ 520,027   27.9   Note: (b) Other charges (income), net for the six months ended June 30, 2026 includes an $8.4 million charge to increase acquisition contingent consideration liabilities related to previously completed acquisitions.   (c) Adjusted operating profit increased 7% as compared to the same period in 2025. Reflects adjusted operating profit as a percentage of net sales excluding one-time customer tariff refunds.   METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (amounts in thousands) (unaudited)     June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025   Cash and cash equivalents $ 51,383 $ 66,888   Accounts receivable, net   731,480     778,243   Inventories   411,563     387,228   Other current assets and prepaid expenses   152,961     130,308   Total current assets   1,347,387     1,362,667     Property, plant and equipment, net   831,941     845,636   Goodwill and other intangibles assets, net   1,001,472     1,018,135   Other non-current assets   490,144     486,208   Total assets $ 3,670,944   $ 3,712,646     Short-term borrowings and maturities of long-term debt $ 67,290   $ 63,931   Trade accounts payable   229,801     266,628   Accrued and other current liabilities   903,410     867,557   Total current liabilities   1,200,501     1,198,116     Long-term debt   2,044,673     2,088,241   Other non-current liabilities   412,947     449,925   Total liabilities   3,658,121     3,736,282     Shareholders’ equity   12,823     (23,636 ) Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 3,670,944   $ 3,712,646     METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (amounts in thousands) (unaudited)   Three months ended   Six months ended June 30,   June 30,   2026       2025       2026       2025     Cash flow from operating activities: Net earnings $ 232,899   $ 202,348   $ 402,353   $ 365,935   Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation   13,300     12,870     26,460     25,334   Amortization   19,426     17,581     39,038     34,774   Deferred tax benefit   1,817     (1,961 )   (177 )   (2,840 ) Share-based compensation   5,371     5,382     10,840     10,521   Proceeds from government grant (a)   -     -     6,240     -   Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in operating assets and liabilities   37,603     146     (34,544 )   (2,909 ) Net cash provided by operating activities   310,416     236,366     450,210     430,815     Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of property, plant and equipment   (27,792 )   (23,877 )   (45,206 )   (41,132 ) Acquisitions   -     (2,915 )   (2,242 )   (2,915 ) Other investing activities   25,850     (20,858 )   14,158     (10,510 ) Net cash used in investing activities   (1,942 )   (47,650 )   (33,290 )   (54,557 )   Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from borrowings   442,405     610,082     955,995     1,122,578   Repayments of borrowings   (546,807 )   (584,046 )   (966,911 )   (1,063,372 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options   795     6,864     1,415     9,062   Repurchases of common stock   (206,250 )   (218,748 )   (412,500 )   (437,497 ) Payments of excise tax on repurchases of common stock   (7,555 )   -     (7,555 )   -   Acquisition contingent consideration paid   (286 )   -     (2,476 )   -   Other financing activities   (50 )   (156 )   (50 )   (920 ) Net cash used in financing activities   (317,748 )   (186,004 )   (432,082 )   (370,149 )   Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   83     (5,178 )   (343 )   (3,646 )   Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   (9,191 )   (2,466 )   (15,505 )   2,463     Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning of period   60,574     64,291     66,888     59,362   End of period $ 51,383   $ 61,825   $ 51,383   $ 61,825     RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO ADJUSTED FREE CASH FLOW   Three months ended   Six months ended June 30,   June 30,   2026       2025       2026       2025     Net cash provided by operating activities $ 310,416   $ 236,366   $ 450,210   $ 430,815   Purchase of property, plant and equipment, net (a)   (27,518 )   (23,877 )   (44,932 )   (41,132 ) Payments in respect of restructuring activities   6,356     3,079     9,792     5,645   Proceeds from tariff refunds   (42,878 )   -     (42,878 )   -   Transition tax payment   -     13,404     -     13,404   Proceeds from government grant (a)   -     -     (6,240 )   -   Payments for government grant related operating expense (a)   600     -     600     -   Payments for acquisition transaction costs   31     -     168     -   Adjusted free cash flow $ 247,007   $ 228,972   $ 366,720   $ 408,732       (a) In December 2025, the Company entered into an agreement with the government of Xuhui, China to increase production automation and capacity and improve logistics. The Company will receive proceeds of approximately $31 million, of which approximately $18 million is expected to offset future purchases of property, plant and equipment and approximately $13 million is expected to offset future operating expenses. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, funding proceeds of $6.2 million that will offset future operating expenses is excluded from Adjusted free cash flow. For both the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, operating expense of $0.6 million and purchases of property, plant and equipment of $0.3 million related to the government grant were excluded from adjusted free cash flow.   METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC. OTHER OPERATING STATISTICS   SALES GROWTH BY DESTINATION (unaudited)   Americas   Europe   Asia/RoW   Total               U.S. Dollar Sales Growth               Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (3%)   7%   12%   4% Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 0%   10%   10%   6%               Local Currency Sales Growth               Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (3%)   4%   10%   3% Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 (1%)   3%   8%   3%   Note: Local currency net sales increased 6% and 4%, including an increase of 3% and 3% in the Americas, 4% and 3% in Europe, and 10% and 8% in Asia/Rest of World before one-time tariff refunds to customers during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively. Organic local currency net sales, which exclude acquisitions and one-time tariff refunds to customers, increased 4% and 3%, including 1% and flat in the Americas, 4% and 3% in Europe, and 9% and 6% in Asia/Rest of World during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively.   RECONCILIATION OF DILUTED EPS AS REPORTED TO ADJUSTED DILUTED EPS (unaudited)   Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30,   2026       2025     % Growth     2026       2025     % Growth                       EPS as reported, diluted $ 11.55   $ 9.76   18 % $ 19.87   $ 17.56   13 %   Purchased intangible amortization, net of tax   0.26   (a)   0.24   (a)   0.53   (a)   0.47   (a) Restructuring charges, net of tax   0.22   (b)   0.14   (b)   0.51   (b)   0.28   (b) Income tax expense   0.04   (c)   (0.05 ) (c)   0.05   (c)   (0.04 ) (c) Acquisition costs, net of tax   0.31   (d)   -     0.31   (d)   -   Tariff refunds, net of tax   (0.92 ) (e)   -     (0.92 ) (e)   -     Adjusted EPS, diluted $ 11.46   $ 10.09   14 % $ 20.35   $ 18.27   11 %   Notes: (a) Represents the EPS impact of purchased intangibles amortization of $6.9 million ($5.3 million net of tax) and $6.5 million ($5.0 million net of tax) for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $14.0 million ($10.7 million net of tax) and $12.8 million ($9.9 million net of tax) for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.   (b) Represents the EPS impact of restructuring charges of $5.5 million ($4.4 million after tax) and $3.6 million ($2.9 million after tax) for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, and $12.7 million ($10.3 million after tax) and $7.3 million ($5.9 million after tax) for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, which primarily include employee related costs.   (c) Represents the EPS impact of the difference between our quarterly and estimated annual tax rate before non-recurring discrete items during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 due to the timing of excess tax benefits associated with stock option exercises.   (d) Represents the EPS impact of a net charge of $8.4 million ($6.3 million after tax) to increase acquisition contingent consideration liabilities related to previously completed acquisitions for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.   (e) Represents the EPS impact of the one-time U.S. government tariff refunds of $52.4 million ($39.7 million after tax), less related customer tariff refunds of $27.8 million ($21.1 million after of tax) for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.     View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260730448694/en/

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