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Jun 30, 2023
Mettler-Toledo Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Mettler-Toledo's Q2 2023 results were announced, revealing flat reported sales compared to the prior year, but a 2% increase in local currency, driven by strong service business growth and solid industrial product performance, offset by softer conditions in Laboratory and China.
Key Takeaways
Mettler-Toledo reported flat sales growth in Q2 2023, but experienced a 2% increase in local currency. Adjusted EPS increased by 9% due to margin expansion and cost control initiatives. The company anticipates a decline in local currency sales for Q3 2023 and has lowered its full-year sales growth and Adjusted EPS guidance.
Reported sales were flat compared to the prior year, but increased 2% in local currency.
Net earnings per diluted share (EPS) were $9.69, compared to $9.29 in the prior-year period.
Adjusted EPS was $10.19, an increase of 9% over the prior-year amount of $9.39.
Management anticipates local currency sales for the third quarter of 2023 will decline approximately 3% to 4%.
Mettler-Toledo
Mettler-Toledo
Forward Guidance
Management anticipates local currency sales for the third quarter of 2023 will decline approximately 3% to 4%, and Adjusted EPS is forecast to be $9.55 to $9.85, a decline of 3% to 6%. For the full year, management anticipates local currency sales growth in 2023 will be approximately 0% to 1%, and Adjusted EPS is forecast to be in the range $40.30 to $41.20, representing growth of approximately 2% to 4%.
Positive Outlook
- Executing on best-in-class sales and marketing programs.
- Margin expansion initiatives.
- Proactive cost savings initiatives.
- Agile adaptation to changing market conditions.
- Confidence in delivering good financial results.
Challenges Ahead
- Increased uncertainty in the global economy.
- Challenging sales growth comparisons.
- Deteriorated market demand in China.
- Risk of recession in many countries.
- Adverse currency impact.