Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.

**Sales Growth and Financial Performance**: Mettler-Toledo reported third quarter sales of $954.5 million, with a 1% increase in local currency and U.S. dollars. The Laboratory business grew by 5%, while the Industrial segment was flat. However, the company forecasted 8% local currency sales growth for Q4 2024, benefiting from previous shipping delays, which impacted results in Q4 2023.

**Segment Performance and Projections**: For 2025, the company projects low-to-mid single-digit growth for the Laboratory business (mid-high without shipping delays), low single digits for Industrial, flat to low single-digit growth for Food Retail, and similar expectations for the Americas and Europe, with China also projected for low single-digit growth.

**Margins and EPS Expectations**: The adjusted EPS for Q4 2024 is expected to be between $11.63 and $11.78. For fiscal year 2025, Mettler-Toledo expects adjusted EPS of $41.85 to $42.50, representing a growth rate of 4% to 5%. Despite ongoing market challenges, the company anticipates that operational efficiency and product launches will help support margin stability.