NASDAQ:SANM.O 5 January 2026

July 4, 2026, 1:27 AM EDT. The Research Tools & Consumables group reported Q1 revenue up 1.3% over analyst estimates, serving customers in academia, biotech, and pharma. Mettler-Toledo (NYSE:MTD) booked $947.1 million in sales, up 7.2% from last year and just ahead of forecasts. EPS was less clear, and the stock hovered around $1,308 after the update. Sector shares, on average, climbed 20.8% post-earnings as demand stayed hot for lab tools tied to synthetic biology and personalized medicine. Patchy research funding and supply chain hiccups remain risks. Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) was the top mover, with strong Q1 gains from its analytical instruments and consumables business.