Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX)
NYSE:MTX
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MTX Stock Chart & Stats
$72.76
-$0.44(-0.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$72.76
-$0.44(-0.59%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$51.87 - $76.71
Previous CloseN/A
Volume22.77K
Average Volume (3M)206.61K
Market Cap
$2.36B
Enterprise Value$3.01B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$321.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$966.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.6
Beta0.94
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
1.66Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.74%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.38
Shares Outstanding31,027,504
10 Day Avg. Volume150,386
30 Day Avg. Volume206,606
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.93
Price to Book (P/B)1.12
Price to Sales (P/S)0.92
P/FCF Ratio22.10
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.28
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.41
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.68
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.79
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)6.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.17B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Engineered Supply / PCC Satellite ModelMTX's engineered-supply model (on-site/satellite PCC plants) creates durable, contractually anchored revenue with high customer switching costs. This capital-intensive, service-linked model provides multi-year visibility, steady utilization-based cash flow and better margin predictability versus spot commodity sales.
Improving Cash Generation & FCF GrowthConsistent positive operating cash flow and a large year-over-year free cash flow increase strengthen MTX's financial flexibility. Sustainable FCF supports capex for growth projects, debt reduction and funding of strategic ramps without over-reliance on external financing, aiding durable capital allocation decisions.
Diversified Product Pipeline & Market PenetrationA broad pipeline—FLUORO-SORB municipal rollouts, MINSCAN steel wins, cat-litter expansions and satellite plant ramps—lowers single-market dependence and creates multiple structural growth drivers. Diverse, technical products deepen customer ties and increase chances of sustained revenue expansion across cycles.
Bears Say
Uneven Profitability & Negative ROENegative ROE and a 2025 net loss point to inconsistent translation of operating results into shareholder returns. Persistent uneven bottom-line performance can limit capital-return policies, constrain investor confidence and indicate earnings quality or one-off items that may repeat over the medium term.
Price-cost Pass-through Timing LagContract timing that delays pricing pass-throughs makes MTX structurally exposed to volatile energy and freight costs. Persistent input-cost spikes can compress margins until contract adjustments take hold, creating recurring margin and working-capital swings that challenge medium-term margin sustainability.
Cyclical End-market Exposure And Mix HeadwindsSignificant exposure to cyclical sectors (construction, heavy equipment, agricultural machinery) can drive revenue and margin volatility and cause adverse product mix. When higher-contribution end markets soften, MTX may see durable margin pressure and slower top-line momentum across the next several quarters.
Minerals Technologies News
MTX FAQ
What was Minerals Technologies Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Minerals Technologies Inc. lowest stock price was $51.87 and its highest was $76.71 in the past 12 months.
What is Minerals Technologies Inc.’s market cap?
Minerals Technologies Inc.’s market cap is $2.36B.
When is Minerals Technologies Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Minerals Technologies Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 80 days.
How were Minerals Technologies Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Minerals Technologies Inc. released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $1.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.255 by $0.125.
Is Minerals Technologies Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Minerals Technologies Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Minerals Technologies Inc. pay dividends?
Minerals Technologies Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.12 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.74%. See more information on Minerals Technologies Inc. dividends here
What is Minerals Technologies Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Minerals Technologies Inc.’s EPS estimate is 1.66.
How many shares outstanding does Minerals Technologies Inc. have?
Minerals Technologies Inc. has 31,027,504 shares outstanding.
What happened to Minerals Technologies Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Minerals Technologies Inc. reported an EPS of $1.38 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.255. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.588%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Minerals Technologies Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MTX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Minerals Technologies Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MTX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 75%
Sector Average 75%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 151.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 10.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
29.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-1.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Minerals Technologies Inc.
Minerals Technologies Inc. develops, produces, and markets various specialty mineral, mineral-based, and synthetic mineral products, and supporting systems and services. The company operates through three segments: Performance Materials, Specialty Minerals and Refractories. The Performance Materials segment supplies bentonite and bentonite-related products, as well as leonardite. This segment also offers metal casting products; household, personal care, and specialty products; and basic minerals, environmental products, and building materials. In addition, it provides products for non-residential construction, environmental, and infrastructure projects, as well as for construction and remediation project customers. The Specialty Minerals segment produces and sells precipitated calcium carbonate and quicklime; and provides natural mineral products comprising limestone and talc. This segment's products are used in paper and packaging, building materials, paint and coatings, glass, ceramic, polymer, food, automotive, and pharmaceutical industries. The Refractories segment offers monolithic and shaped refractory materials; specialty products, services, and application and measurement equipment; and calcium metal and metallurgical wire products that are used in the applications of steel, non-ferrous metal, and glass industries. The company markets its products primarily through its direct sales force, as well as regional distributors. It serves in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Minerals Technologies Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
MTX Company Deck
MTX Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a constructive operational and financial picture: broad-based double-digit revenue growth across segments, strong EPS and cash flow improvement, and clear evidence that recent growth investments are ramping and contributing (on track for the $100 million target). Challenges were primarily macro-driven—higher energy and freight costs, some margin timing lags, and soft pockets in residential construction and certain heavy equipment markets—but management has implemented pricing actions, surcharges, and expects to largely offset these headwinds through the year. Given the combination of durable product momentum, a healthy pipeline (notably FLUORO-SORB, cat litter, SAF purification and paper/packaging satellites), improved cash generation and a balanced guidance with potential upside, the overall tone is positive despite manageable near-term inflationary pressures.View all MTX earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.47% Insiders
46.60% Mutual Funds
0.86% Other Institutional Investors
21.12% Public Companies and
Individual Investors