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Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX)
NYSE:MTX
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 23, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.26Last Year’s EPS
1.14Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
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.Company Guidance
Strong Safety Performance
MTI achieved a world-class safety performance in 2025 — the best in company history — with continued progress toward eliminating workplace injuries.
Full-Year Sales and Profitability
Full year sales of $2.1 billion (roughly flat vs. 2024) with operating income of $287 million and adjusted earnings per share of $5.52 for 2025.
Engineered Solutions Record Performance
Engineered Solutions delivered record operating income of $163 million and record operating margin of 16.7% on full-year sales of $975 million; Q4 sales in the segment grew 2% year-over-year to $245 million.
New Product Adoption and Innovation
Sales of the newest products represented 19% of total sales in 2025 (the highest level on record), demonstrating strong product development and commercialization.
Targeted Growth Investments Driving 2026 Revenue
Investments (cat litter plant upgrades, bleaching earth expansion in Turkey, 3 paper/packaging satellites in Asia, expanded FLUORO-SORB installations) are expected to contribute materially to 2026 — management estimates roughly $50 million of the ~$100 million of expected incremental revenue will flow in 2026 and ~$20 million of pricing benefits.
Pet Litter Momentum
Cat litter sales showed improvement: Q4 pet litter sales rose 8% sequentially and were slightly above prior year; company secured significant new retail business expected to begin ramping in Q2 2026 (management cited ~$25M–$30M of new business wins).
FLUORO-SORB Traction
FLUORO-SORB continued commercialization momentum (full-year sales growth ~20% in 2025), with 10 new water utility installations scheduled in 2026 that will more than double current footprint and hundreds of active trials in the U.S. and Europe.
Prudent Capital Stewardship and Liquidity
Returned $73 million to shareholders (dividends + repurchases), maintain strong balance sheet with >$700 million liquidity and net leverage of 1.7x EBITDA; ~$140 million share repurchase authorization remaining; expecting full-year free cash flow in the 6%–7% of sales range for 2026.
Pricing and Inflation Offset
Selling price increases fully offset inflationary cost pressures in 2025 (including tariff impacts), with management expecting additional pricing (~$20M) to help offset near-term cost pressures in 2026.
MTX Earnings History
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Beat
Missed
MTX Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan 29, 2026 | $65.25 | $65.76 | +0.78% |
Oct 23, 2025 | $61.37 | $59.58 | -2.91% |
Jul 24, 2025 | $58.97 | $65.19 | +10.56% |
Apr 24, 2025 | $58.46 | $52.67 | -9.90% |
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FAQ
When does Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) report earnings?
Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 23, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) earnings time?
Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) earnings time is at Apr 23, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is MTX EPS forecast?
MTX EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 1.26.