8-Day Sell-Off Sends Mettler-Toledo International Stock Down -8.3%
Mettler-Toledo International (MTD) stock hit day 8 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -8.3% return. The company has lost about $2.3 Bil in value over the last 8 days, with its current market capitalization at about $25 Bil. The stock remains 12.9% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 16.4% for the S&P 500.
Mettler-Toledo’s recent streak saw shares slide, possibly fueled by significant insider selling, including a near-$9M transaction, following its Q3 beat that still led to a marginal dip. Analysts largely maintained ‘Hold’ ratings, reflecting a cautious outlook despite strong fundamentals.
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Our take: There is a near-equal mix of good and bad in MTD stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. But keeping in mind its High valuation, we think that the stock is Unattractive (see Buy or Sell MTD).
For quick background, MTD provides precision laboratory and industrial instruments, including balances, pipetting solutions, titrators, pH meters, weighing instruments, and automated measurement and data capture systems.
Comparing MTD Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for MTD stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | MTD | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -2.4% | -0.3% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | -8.3% | 1.2% |
| 1M (21D) | -4.0% | 1.9% |
| 3M (63D) | 7.5% | 5.1% |
| YTD 2025 | 12.9% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 0.9% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -16.1% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -14.8% | -19.4% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 53 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 104 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 8 | 52 |
| 4D | 22 | 14 |
| 5D | 20 | 6 |
| 6D | 0 | 22 |
| 7D or more | 3 | 10 |
| Total >=3 D | 53 | 104 |
Key Financials for Mettler-Toledo International (MTD)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $3.8 Bil | $3.9 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.1 Bil | $1.1 Bil |
| Net Income | $788.8 Mil | $863.1 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $983.2 Mil | $1.0 Bil |
| Operating Income | $265.7 Mil | $289.9 Mil |
| Net Income | $202.3 Mil | $217.5 Mil |
The losing streak MTD stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.