Stock: MTD Earnings Update - Q4 Revenue Beat, Guidance Miss, Analysts’ Expectations

[Para 1: The Lead] Mettler-Toledo (NYSE: MTD) is set to report Q4 earnings this Thursday, February 9, 2026. Analysts anticipate a revenue growth of 5.6% year-over-year to $1.10 billion, a slowdown from the previous year's 11.8% increase. The company's adjusted earnings per share are expected to be $12.80. [Para 2-3: Supporting details & Context] Mettler-Toledo exceeded analysts' revenue expectations by 3.2% in the previous quarter, recording revenues of $1.03 billion, up 7.9% year-over-year. However, the company's revenue guidance for the upcoming quarter fell short of analyst expectations. Mettler-Toledo's share price has declined 5.3% over the last month, trading at $1,370, with an average analyst price target of $1,504. The company has missed Wall Street's revenue estimates only once in the last two years, exceeding expectations by 2% on average. Peer performance in the research tools & consumables segment indicates potential for mixed results, with Thermo Fisher down 4.8% and Revvity down 7.1% post-earnings. Mettler-Toledo's share price has fallen 1.7% over the last month.