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Mar 31, 2022

Mettler-Toledo Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Mettler-Toledo's first quarter was marked by strong sales growth and adjusted EPS increase, despite facing higher costs and supply chain challenges.

Key Takeaways

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. reported a strong first quarter in 2022, with sales increasing by 12% and adjusted EPS rising by 20%. The company experienced robust customer demand and growth across its Laboratory and Industrial businesses, though it faced challenges related to the global supply chain and increased costs.

Reported sales increased 12% compared with the prior year, with local currency sales up by 14%.

Net earnings per diluted share (EPS) were $7.55, compared to $6.32 in the prior-year period.

Adjusted EPS was $7.87, a 20% increase over the prior-year amount of $6.56.

Local currency sales increased 16% in the Americas, 10% in Europe, and 15% in Asia/Rest of World.

Total Revenue
$898M
Previous year: $804M
+11.6%
EPS
$7.87
Previous year: $6.56
+20.0%
Adjusted Operating Profit
$241M
Previous year: $211M
+14.5%
Gross Profit
$520M
Previous year: $472M
+10.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$117M
Previous year: $107M
+9.7%
Free Cash Flow
$71.7M
Previous year: $134M
-46.6%
Total Assets
$3.36B
Previous year: $3.03B
+10.8%

Mettler-Toledo

Mettler-Toledo

Forward Guidance

Management anticipates local currency sales growth for the second quarter of 2022 will be approximately 7%, and Adjusted EPS is forecasted to be $8.70 to $8.80, a growth rate of 7% to 9%.