- Beat earnings estimates in all of the last 4 quarters
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 7/9)
- Healthy interest coverage ratio of 16.6x
Mettler-Toledo International Inc stock downgraded from Strong Buy Candidate to Hold/Accumulate after Friday trading session
(Updated on Jul 17, 2026)
The Mettler-Toledo International Inc stock price fell by -1.88% on the last day (Friday, 17th Jul 2026) from $1,335.09 to $1,310.02. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.94% from a day low at $1,301.36 to a day high of $1,339.58. The price has risen in 7 of the last 10 days and is up by 0.12% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 42 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 131 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $172.09 million.
The stock lies in the upper part of a very wide and weak rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good selling opportunity for the short-term trader as reaction back towards the lower part of the trend can be expected. A break-up at the top trend line at $1,335.98 will firstly indicate a stronger rate of rising. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 4.22% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $1,109.57 and $1,392.42 at the end of this 3-month period.
MTD Signals & Forecast
The Mettler-Toledo International Inc stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $1,308.60 and $1,219.03. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Thursday, July 16, 2026, and so far it has fallen -1.88%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Mettler-Toledo International Inc stock
On the downside, the stock finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $1,243.42 and $1,124.46. There is a natural risk involved when a stock is testing a support level, since if this is broken, the stock then may fall to the next support level. In this case, Mettler-Toledo International Inc finds support just below today's level at $1,243.42. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $1,124.46 and $1,025.53.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $38.22 between high and low, or 2.94%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.32%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $1,263.99 (-3.51%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 1 day ago.)
Trading Expectations (MTD) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 20th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 20th we expect Mettler-Toledo International Inc to open at $1,316.99, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $1,293.19 and $1,326.85, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$33.65 (+/-2.60%) up or down from last closing price. If Mettler-Toledo International Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.60% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $1,314.83 (0.37%) than the support at $1,243.42 (5.08%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Mettler-Toledo International Inc stock A Buy?
Mettler-Toledo International Inc holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Strong Buy to a Hold candidate.
Current score:
0.362
Hold/Accumulate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 20, 2026 - $1,316.99 ( 0.532%).
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MTD Performance
Trading levels for MTD
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 1,355.21 | 3.45% |
| R2 | 1,340.61 | 2.33% |
| R1 | 1,331.59 | 1.65% |
| Price | 1,310.02 | |
| S1 | 1,302.39 | -0.583% |
| S2 | 1,293.37 | -1.27% |
| S3 | 1,278.77 | -2.39% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 1,327.04 | 1.30% |
| R2 | 1,321.18 | 0.85% |
| R1 | 1,314.83 | 0.367% |
| Price | 1,310.02 | |
| S1 | 1,243.42 | -5.08% |
| S2 | 1,124.46 | -14.16% |
| S3 | 1,025.53 | -21.72% |
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