Mettler-Toledo International Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

By: Mettler-Toledo International Inc. via Business Wire

July 31, 2025 at 16:30 PM EDT

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD) today announced second quarter results for 2025. Provided below are the highlights:

Reported sales increased 4% compared with the prior year. In local currency, sales increased 2% compared with the prior year.

Net earnings per diluted share as reported (EPS) were $9.76, compared with $10.37 in the prior-year period. Adjusted EPS was $10.09, an increase of 5% over the prior-year amount of $9.65. 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, “We are pleased with our second quarter results and experienced growth throughout most of our business despite challenging market conditions. Our team performed extremely well, and we continue to benefit from our innovative product portfolio and strategic programs, which resulted in solid EPS growth in the quarter.”

GAAP Results

EPS in the quarter was $9.76, compared with the prior-year amount of $10.37 which included a one-time non-cash tax benefit of $1.07 per share.

Compared with the prior year, total reported sales increased 4% to $983.2 million. By region, reported sales increased 2% in the Americas, 6% in Europe, and 4% in Asia/Rest of World. Earnings before taxes amounted to $248.7 million, compared with $243.2 million in the prior year.

Non-GAAP Results

Adjusted EPS was $10.09, an increase of 5% over the prior-year amount of $9.65.

Compared with the prior year, total sales in local currency increased 2%. By region, local currency sales increased 3% in the Americas, were flat in Europe, and increased 3% in Asia/Rest of World. Adjusted Operating Profit amounted to $283.3 million, compared with the prior-year amount of $284.1 million.

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 $17.56, compared with the prior-year amount of $18.60 which included a one-time non-cash tax benefit of $1.07 per share.

Total reported sales of $1.867 billion were flat with the prior year. By region, reported sales compared with the prior year were flat in the Americas, decreased 2% in Europe, and were flat in Asia/Rest of World. Earnings before taxes amounted to $450.6 million, compared with $463.7 million in the prior year.

Non-GAAP Results

Adjusted EPS was $18.27, a decrease of 1% over the prior-year amount of $18.53.

Total sales in local currency were flat versus the prior year. By region, local currency sales as compared to prior year increased 1% in the Americas, decreased 3% in Europe, and increased 1% in Asia/Rest of World. Excluding the impact from delayed fourth quarter 2023 shipments that benefited first quarter 2024 sales, year-to-date 2025 local currency sales increased 3%, including 3% growth in the Americas, 2% growth in Europe, and 3% growth in Asia/Rest of World. Adjusted Operating Profit amounted to $520.0 million, compared with the prior-year amount of $551.4 million.

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 2025 will increase approximately 3% to 4%. Adjusted EPS is forecast to be $10.55 to $10.75, a growth rate of 3% to 5%. Included in the third quarter guidance is an estimated 5% gross headwind to Adjusted EPS growth due to higher tariff costs that is expected to be largely offset by mitigation actions.

For the full year 2025, management anticipates local currency sales will increase approximately 1% to 2%, which includes a headwind of approximately 1.5% from the previously disclosed shipping delays in the fourth quarter of 2023 that benefited the first quarter of 2024. Adjusted EPS is forecast to be in the range of $42.10 to $42.60, representing growth of approximately 2% to 4%. This forecast includes headwinds of approximately 4% from the previously mentioned shipping delays, and an additional 4% gross headwind from higher tariff costs that is expected to be largely mitigated in this year’s results. This compares with previous local currency sales growth guidance of approximately 1% to 2% and Adjusted EPS guidance of $41.25 to $42.00.

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, “I am proud of our team’s agility as we continue to navigate uncertain market conditions, especially our ability to implement mitigation actions that will largely offset the current impact of tariffs this year. We currently estimate gross incremental tariff costs of approximately $60 million on an annualized basis, which has been reduced from our previous estimate of $115 million due to lower tariff rates. While we anticipate that many customers will remain cautious with their investments in the near-term due to global trade disputes and various governmental policy uncertainties, we are well positioned for increased investment opportunities in the future. We are confident that our unique global go-to-market approach and innovative portfolio will enable us to seize these promising growth opportunities.”

Other Matters

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its quarterly results tomorrow morning (Friday, August 1) at 8:30 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.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands except share data)
(unaudited)

		Three months ended			Three months ended
		June 30, 2025			% of sales			June 30, 2024		% of sales
Net sales	$	983,221		(a)	100.0		$	946,750		100.0
Cost of sales		403,345			41.0			381,082		40.3
Gross profit		579,876			59.0			565,668		59.7

Research and development		49,285			5.0			45,771		4.8
Selling, general and administrative		247,298			25.2			235,796		24.9
Amortization		17,581			1.8			18,178		1.9
Interest expense		16,779			1.7			18,950		2.0
Restructuring charges		3,557			0.3			5,329		0.6
Other charges (income), net		(3,281	)		(0.3	)		(1,533	)	(0.2	)
Earnings before taxes		248,657			25.3			243,177		25.7

Provision for taxes		46,309			4.7			21,363		2.3
Net earnings	$	202,348			20.6		$	221,814		23.4

Basic earnings per common share:
Net earnings	$	9.78					$	10.42
Weighted average number of common shares		20,687,312						21,279,006

Diluted earnings per common share:
Net earnings	$	9.76					$	10.37
Weighted average number of common		20,738,699						21,392,550
and common equivalent shares

Note:
(a) Local currency sales increased 2% as compared to the same period in 2024.
RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS BEFORE TAXES TO ADJUSTED OPERATING PROFIT

		Three months ended						Three months ended
		June 30, 2025			% of sales			June 30, 2024		% of sales
Earnings before taxes	$	248,657					$	243,177
Amortization		17,581						18,178
Interest expense		16,779						18,950
Restructuring charges		3,557						5,329
Other charges (income), net		(3,281	)					(1,533	)
Adjusted operating profit	$	283,293		(b)	28.8		$	284,101		30.0

Note:
(b) Adjusted operating profit was flat as compared to the same period in 2024.

METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands except share data)
(unaudited)
		Six months ended							Six months ended
		June 30, 2025				% of sales			June 30, 2024		% of sales

Net sales	$	1,866,965			(a)	100.0		$	1,872,699		100.0
Cost of sales		761,210				40.8			758,898		40.5
Gross profit		1,105,755				59.2			1,113,801		59.5


Research and development		95,631				5.1			92,186		4.9
Selling, general and administrative		490,097				26.3			470,186		25.1
Amortization		34,774				1.8			36,406		1.9
Interest expense		33,432				1.8			38,182		2.0
Restructuring charges		7,324				0.4			14,993		0.8
Other charges (income), net		(6,102	)			(0.3	)		(1,876	)	(0.0	)
Earnings before taxes		450,599				24.1			463,724		24.8


Provision for taxes		84,664				4.5			64,401		3.5
Net earnings	$	365,935				19.6		$	399,323		21.3


Basic earnings per common share:
Net earnings	$	17.61						$	18.70
Weighted average number of common shares		20,777,591							21,358,339


Diluted earnings per common share:
Net earnings	$	17.56						$	18.60
Weighted average number of common		20,836,768							21,468,995
and common equivalent shares


Note:
(a) Local currency sales were flat as compared to the same period in 2024.


RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS BEFORE TAXES TO ADJUSTED OPERATING PROFIT

		Six months ended							Six months ended
		June 30, 2025				% of sales			June 30, 2024		% of sales

Earnings before taxes	$	450,599						$	463,724
Amortization		34,774							36,406
Interest expense		33,432							38,182
Restructuring charges		7,324							14,993
Other charges (income), net		(6,102	)						(1,876	)
Adjusted operating profit	$	520,027		(b)		27.9		$	551,429		29.4

Note:
(b) Adjusted operating profit decreased 6% as compared to the same period in 2024.

METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)


	June 30, 2025			December 31, 2024

Cash and cash equivalents	$	61,825		$	59,362
Accounts receivable, net		681,598			687,112
Inventories		388,081			342,274
Other current assets and prepaid expenses		112,957			105,158
Total current assets		1,244,461			1,193,906

Property, plant and equipment, net		817,419			770,280
Goodwill and other intangibles assets, net		937,650			926,057
Other non-current assets		400,935			349,756
Total assets	$	3,400,465		$	3,239,999

Short-term borrowings and maturities of long-term debt	$	60,187		$	182,623
Trade accounts payable		216,188			215,843
Accrued and other current liabilities		830,517			769,727
Total current liabilities		1,106,892			1,168,193

Long-term debt		2,123,735			1,831,265
Other non-current liabilities		428,631			367,431
Total liabilities		3,659,258			3,366,889

Shareholders’ equity		(258,793	)		(126,890	)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	3,400,465		$	3,239,999

METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30,						June 30,
		2025			2024			2025			2024

Cash flow from operating activities:
Net earnings	$	202,348		$	221,814		$	365,935		$	399,323
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		12,870			12,351			25,334			24,873
Amortization		17,581			18,178			34,774			36,406
Deferred tax benefit		(1,961	)		(1,774	)		(2,840	)		(3,837	)
One-time non-cash discrete tax benefit		-			(22,982	)		-			(22,982	)
Share-based compensation		5,382			4,541			10,521			9,263
Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in
operating assets and liabilities		146			25,378			(2,909	)		4,447
Net cash provided by operating activities		236,366			257,506			430,815			447,493

Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment		-			668			-			668
Purchase of property, plant and equipment		(23,877	)		(23,810	)		(41,132	)		(41,201	)
Acquisitions		(2,915	)		(1,473	)		(2,915	)		(2,473	)
Other investing activities		(20,858	)		2,783			(10,510	)		12,239
Net cash used in investing activities		(47,650	)		(21,832	)		(54,557	)		(30,767	)
Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from borrowings		610,082			572,715			1,122,578			1,022,578
Repayments of borrowings		(584,046	)		(598,912	)		(1,063,372	)		(1,017,192	)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		6,864			6,305			9,062			8,136
Repurchases of common stock		(218,748	)		(212,499	)		(437,497	)		(424,998	)
Other financing activities		(156	)		(1,910	)		(920	)		(1,910	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(186,004	)		(234,301	)		(370,149	)		(413,386	)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(5,178	)		(754	)		(3,646	)		(2,337	)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(2,466	)		619			2,463			1,003

Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period		64,291			70,191			59,362			69,807
End of period	$	61,825		$	70,810		$	61,825		$	70,810

RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO ADJUSTED FREE CASH FLOW

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30,						June 30,
		2025			2024			2025			2024

Net cash provided by operating activities	$	236,366		$	257,506		$	430,815		$	447,493
Payments in respect of restructuring activities		3,079			5,966			5,645			15,680
Transition tax payment		13,404			10,723			13,404			10,723
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment		-			668			-			668
Purchase of property, plant and equipment, net		(23,877	)		(23,810	)		(41,132	)		(41,201	)
Adjusted free cash flow	$	228,972		$	251,053		$	408,732		$	433,363

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, 2025						2	%		6	%		4	%			4	%
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2025						0	%		(2	%)		0	%			0	%

Local Currency Sales Growth
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2025						3	%		0	%		3	%			2	%
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2025						1	%		(3	%)		1	%			0	%

Note:
	The Company estimates net sales growth for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was reduced by approximately 3% from the recovery of delayed shipments during the first quarter of 2024. Excluding this impact, local currency net sales increased by 3%, and by geographic destination increased 3% in the Americas, 2% in Europe and 3% in Asia/Rest of World for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

RECONCILIATION OF DILUTED EPS AS REPORTED TO ADJUSTED DILUTED EPS
(unaudited)

		Three months ended										Six months ended
		June 30,										June 30,
			2025				2024			% Growth			2025				2024			% Growth

EPS as reported, diluted		$	9.76			$	10.37			(6	%)	$	17.56			$	18.60			(6	%)

Purchased intangible amortization, net of tax			0.24		(a)		0.24		(a)				0.47		(a)		0.47		(a)
Restructuring charges, net of tax			0.14		(b)		0.20		(b)				0.28		(b)		0.56		(b)
Income tax expense			(0.05	)	(c)		(1.16	)	(c)				(0.04	)	(c)		(1.10	)	(c)

Adjusted EPS, diluted		$	10.09			$	9.65			5	%	$	18.27			$	18.53			(1	%)

Notes:
(a)	Represents the EPS impact of purchased intangibles amortization of $6.5 million ($5.0 million net of tax) for both the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, and $12.8 million ($9.9 million net of tax) and $13.1 million ($10.1 million net of tax) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
(b)	Represents the EPS impact of restructuring charges of $3.6 million ($2.9 million after tax) and $5.3 million ($4.3 million after tax) for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, and $7.3 million ($5.9 million after tax) and $15.0 million ($12.1 million after tax) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, 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, 2025 and 2024 due to the timing of excess tax benefits associated with stock option exercises. It also includes a reported EPS reduction of $1.07 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 for a one-time non-cash discrete tax benefit resulting from the reduction of uncertain tax position liabilities related to the settlement of a tax audit.