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Minerals Technologies (MTX)
NYSE:MTX
MTX Stock Chart & Stats
$70.62
-$0.44(-0.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$70.62
-$0.44(-0.59%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$49.54 - $75.30
Previous CloseN/A
Volume22.77K
Average Volume (3M)189.83K
Market Cap
$2.19B
Enterprise Value$2.92B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$332.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.05B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.03
Next Earnings
Apr 23, 2026EPS Estimate
1.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.74%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.27
Shares Outstanding31,048,586
10 Day Avg. Volume153,724
30 Day Avg. Volume189,834
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.93
Price to Book (P/B)1.12
Price to Sales (P/S)0.92
P/FCF Ratio13.03
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.33
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.41
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.63
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.98
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$89.00Price Target Upside26.03% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)6.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.15B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationConsistent operating cash flow and a sharp FCF improvement in 2025 provide a durable buffer versus earnings volatility. Reliable cash generation supports ongoing growth investments, dividend and buyback capacity, and funds capital projects without requiring meaningful new external financing.
Balance Sheet Strength & LiquidityStrong liquidity and moderate net leverage create financial flexibility to fund ramping investments, absorb cyclicality, and return capital. A stable equity base and mid‑0.5x debt/equity history reduce refinancing risk and support multi‑year strategic initiatives.
New Product Adoption & InnovationHigh and rising contribution from new products indicates effective R&D and commercialization. Diversified, innovation-led revenue (FLUORO‑SORB traction, pet litter wins) can lift structural margins, reduce reliance on cyclical end markets, and sustain medium-term organic growth as recent investments ramp.
Bears Say
Profitability DeteriorationA swing to a net loss undermines demonstrated earnings power and return metrics, creating uncertainty about sustainable profitability. Even with cash flow intact, recurring operating issues or one‑off charges that erode net income can constrain reinvestment, stakeholder confidence, and long‑term return on capital.
End‑market Cyclicality & Segment PressureConcentration in cyclical end markets exposes margins to demand swings and fixed cost absorption problems. Persistent weakness in construction and foundry volumes can keep utilization low, depress segment profitability, and delay realized benefits from recent capacity investments.
Talc Litigation UncertaintyOngoing talc litigation is a structural overhang: settlement size, timing, or trust establishment could materially affect long‑term cash flow and capital allocation. Legal uncertainty may restrict M&A or increase reserve needs, complicating multi‑year planning and investor confidence.
Minerals Technologies News
MTX FAQ
What was Minerals Technologies’s price range in the past 12 months?
Minerals Technologies lowest stock price was $49.54 and its highest was $75.30 in the past 12 months.
What is Minerals Technologies’s market cap?
Minerals Technologies’s market cap is $2.19B.
When is Minerals Technologies’s upcoming earnings report date?
Minerals Technologies’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 23, 2026 which is in 52 days.
How were Minerals Technologies’s earnings last quarter?
Minerals Technologies released its earnings results on Jan 29, 2026. The company reported $1.27 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.278 by -$0.008.
Is Minerals Technologies overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Minerals Technologies’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Minerals Technologies pay dividends?
Minerals Technologies pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.12 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.74%. See more information on Minerals Technologies dividends here
What is Minerals Technologies’s EPS estimate?
Minerals Technologies’s EPS estimate is 1.26.
How many shares outstanding does Minerals Technologies have?
Minerals Technologies has 31,048,586 shares outstanding.
What happened to Minerals Technologies’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Minerals Technologies reported an EPS of $1.27 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.278. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.781%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Minerals Technologies?
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$89.00 (26.03% Upside)
$89.00 (26.03% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MTX Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 151.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
4.19%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-1.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Minerals Technologies
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call balanced clear operational and strategic progress (best-ever safety, record segment margins in Engineered Solutions, 19% of sales from new products, successful growth investments, strong liquidity and continued share returns) against material near-term headwinds (2% YoY sales decline, a ~100 basis point drop in operating margin, Consumer & Specialties profit pressure, softness in U.S. residential construction and foundry markets, and short-term cost pressures). Management provided constructive guidance and expects mid-single-digit company growth in 2026 as recent investments ramp, but several macro and timing risks remain.View all MTX earnings summariesMTX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$89.00
▲(26.03% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.46% Insiders
46.54% Mutual Funds
12.03% Other Institutional Investors
9.41% Public Companies and
Individual Investors