RBC Capital Starts Mettler-Toledo (MTD) at Sector Perform

RBC Capital analyst Dan Leonard initiates coverage on Mettler-Toledo (NYSE: MTD) with a Sector Perform rating and a price target of $1,515.00.

The analyst comments: “We are initiating coverage of Mettler-Toledo (MTD) with a Sector Perform rating and $1,515 price target. Our Sector Perform rating balances our appreciation for Mettler's business quality with its mixed opportunity set and risk to its long-range plan (LRP). We could be more constructive with greater confidence in the 6%+ long range sales target.

Mettler is a collection of businesses organized around precision measurement. The company is known for its consistent execution over a long period of time — growing sales above GDP, expanding margins, rarely missing a quarter, and demonstrating a knack for globalizing niche businesses acquired through a conservative M&A strategy. Most importantly, the company has the most pricing power in the analytical instruments industry. Mettler's premium multiple reflects this track record and the business's otherwise high quality characteristics.”

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Shares of Mettler-Toledo closed at $1405.14 yesterday.

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