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Valued at $27.3 billion by market cap, Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) is a global leader in precision instruments and analytical solutions. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the company specializes in innovative weighing, analytical, and inspection technologies supporting critical applications across pharmaceuticals, food, and chemicals. Mettler-Toledo is set to release its Q4 earnings after the market closes on Thursday, Feb. 6.
Ahead of the event, analysts forecast the medical equipment maker to post a profit of $11.69 per share, reflecting a growth of 24.4% from $9.40 per share in the same quarter last year. The company has surpassed Wall Street's bottom-line projections in three of the past four quarters while missing on another occasion.