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Mettler Toledo International Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 30 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 2 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Adjusted EPS grew 14 percent: Adjusted EPS was $11.46, up 14% from $10.09. Six-month Adjusted EPS was $20.35, up 11% from $18.27. Source
  • Reported sales rose 4 percent: Reported sales rose 4% to $1.027 billion. Local currency sales rose 6% excluding a one-time tariff refund to customers, which reduced growth by 3 points. Source
  • Asia/Rest of World led organic growth: Excluding acquisitions and tariff refunds, local currency sales rose 9% in Asia/Rest of World and 4% in Europe, and 1% in the Americas. Source
  • Gross margin rose to 63.3 percent: Cost of sales fell to 36.7% of net sales from 41.0%, lifting gross margin to 63.3% from 59.0%. Source
  • Net tariff refunds cut EPS by $0.92: After tax, the one-time tariff refunds net of related customer refunds were $0.92 per diluted share and were removed from Adjusted EPS. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose in quarter: Net cash provided by operating activities was $310.4 million against $236.4 million; six-month operating cash flow was $450.2 million against $430.8 million. Source

“Improved market conditions and benefits from our Spinnaker sales and marketing and productivity initiatives resulted in excellent Adjusted EPS growth in the quarter.”

Patrick Kaltenbach, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Local currency sales growth Sourcethird quarter of 2026approximately 4%New
Adjusted EPS Sourcethird quarter of 2026$12.00 to $12.15New
Local currency sales growth Sourcefull year 2026approximately 4% to 5% excluding tariff refunds to customersRaised from approximately 4%
Adjusted EPS Sourcefull year 2026$47.15 to $47.50Raised from $46.30 to $46.95

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year Adjusted EPS guidance moved to $47.15 to $47.50 from $46.30 to $46.95. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year local currency sales growth guidance moved to about 4% to 5% excluding tariff refunds, from about 4%. Source
  • New guidance: Third-quarter guidance was added, covering Adjusted EPS of $12.00 to $12.15. Source
  • New: A one-time IEEPA tariff refund benefit of $52 million in cost of sales and a related $28 million refund to customers in net sales are excluded from non-GAAP results. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Adjusted EPS grew 14 percent: Adjusted EPS was $11.46, up 14% from $10.09. Six-month Adjusted EPS was $20.35, up 11% from $18.27. Source
  • Reported sales rose 4 percent: Reported sales rose 4% to $1.027 billion. Local currency sales rose 6% excluding a one-time tariff refund to customers, which reduced growth by 3 points. Source
  • Local currency growth excluding acquisitions: Local currency sales rose 6%, or 4% excluding acquisitions, before the one-time tariff refund to customers, which reduced growth by 3 points. Source
  • Pre-tax earnings rose to $289.4 million: Earnings before taxes were $289.4 million against $248.7 million a year earlier. Reported diluted EPS was $11.55, against $9.76. Source

Regions and sales growth

  • Americas reported sales fell 3%: Reported sales fell 3% in the Americas, rose 7% in Europe and rose 12% in Asia/Rest of World. Source
  • Asia/Rest of World led organic growth: Excluding acquisitions and tariff refunds, local currency sales rose 9% in Asia/Rest of World and 4% in Europe, and 1% in the Americas. Source
  • Six-month Americas sales were flat: For six months, excluding acquisitions and tariff refunds, Americas local currency sales were flat, Europe rose 3% and Asia/Rest of World rose 6%. Source

“I am confident that strong execution of our strategic initiatives will continue to deliver solid financial performance.”

Patrick Kaltenbach, President and Chief Executive Officer

Costs and margins

  • Gross margin rose to 63.3 percent: Cost of sales fell to 36.7% of net sales from 41.0%, lifting gross margin to 63.3% from 59.0%. Source
  • Research and SG&A rose as shares of sales: Research and development was 5.2% of sales against 5.0%, and selling, general and administrative expense was 25.6% against 25.2%. Source
  • Adjusted operating margin reached 29.3 percent: Adjusted operating profit was $309.3 million, up from $283.3 million, at 29.3% of net sales excluding one-time customer tariff refunds, against 28.8%. Source

Adjusted EPS bridge

  • Purchased intangible amortization excluded: Purchased intangible amortization of $6.9 million, or $0.26 of EPS after tax, was excluded from adjusted EPS, against $0.24 a year earlier. Source
  • Net tariff refunds cut EPS by $0.92: After tax, the one-time tariff refunds net of related customer refunds were $0.92 per diluted share and were removed from Adjusted EPS. Source
  • Acquisition liability charge added $0.31: An $8.4 million charge raised acquisition contingent consideration liabilities on earlier acquisitions, adding $0.31 to EPS after tax. Source
  • Restructuring charges added $0.22: Restructuring charges of $5.5 million, primarily employee-related costs, were $4.4 million after tax, or $0.22 per share, against $0.14 a year earlier. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Operating cash flow rose in quarter: Net cash provided by operating activities was $310.4 million against $236.4 million; six-month operating cash flow was $450.2 million against $430.8 million. Source
  • Six-month adjusted free cash flow fell: Adjusted free cash flow was $247.0 million in the quarter, against $229.0 million, and $366.7 million for six months, against $408.7 million. Source
  • Tariff refund proceeds excluded from free cash flow: Proceeds from tariff refunds of $42.9 million received in the quarter were removed from adjusted free cash flow. Source
  • Capital spending rose: Purchases of property, plant and equipment were $27.8 million in the quarter against $23.9 million, and $45.2 million for six months against $41.1 million. Source
  • Cash and debt at June 30: Cash was $51.4 million at June 30, against $66.9 million at December 31; long-term debt was $2,044.7 million, against $2,088.2 million. Source

Share repurchases and share count

  • Repurchases totaled $206.3 million: Repurchases of common stock were $206.3 million in the quarter and $412.5 million in six months, with $7.6 million of excise tax paid on repurchases. Source
  • Diluted share count fell: Weighted average diluted shares were 20,166,298 in the quarter, down from 20,738,699 a year earlier, and 20,251,532 for six months against 20,836,768. Source
  • Stock option proceeds declined: Proceeds from stock option exercises were $0.8 million in the quarter, against $6.9 million, and $1.4 million for six months against $9.1 million. Source

Strategy, grants and positioning

  • Xuhui government funding agreement: The December 2025 agreement with the government of Xuhui, China, covers production automation, capacity and logistics, with about $31 million of proceeds. Source
  • Grant funding excluded from free cash flow: Six-month grant funding of $6.2 million for future operating expenses was excluded from adjusted free cash flow, along with related quarterly operating expense and capex. Source
  • Automation, digitalization and onshoring trends: Management said the company is benefiting from trends in automation, digitalization and onshoring investments. Source
  • Spinnaker program and product portfolio: Management cited its sophisticated Spinnaker program and innovative product portfolio as tools for capturing growth. Source

Coming up, as management said on 30 July 2026

  • Presentation posted before call: The presentation referenced on the call will be posted on the company's website before the call begins. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management said market conditions are uncertain and could change quickly, so its guidance reflects today's assessment. Source
  • Financial: Management cannot predict the timing and amount of future restructuring and other non-recurring items, so it gives no forward-looking GAAP measures. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said organic sales growth in the quarter was better than expected, with very good growth in China and emerging markets. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.