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MTX Stock Chart & Stats
$72.08
-$1.39(-1.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$72.08
-$1.39(-1.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$53.94 - $84.34
Previous CloseN/A
Volume99.97K
Average Volume (3M)173.47K
Market Cap
$2.06B
Enterprise Value$2.97K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$346.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$964.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.80
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
1.51Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.73%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.18
Shares Outstanding31,128,761
10 Day Avg. Volume195,745
30 Day Avg. Volume173,471
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$90.00Price Target Upside24.86% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)5.99
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.19B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Specialty Minerals ModelMTX combines specialty mineral products with application-focused technical services and long-term industrial relationships. This model can support customer retention, differentiated pricing, and steadier demand than purely commodity exposure across consumer, packaging, infrastructure, and industrial markets.
Engineered Solutions GrowthEngineered Solutions is showing durable operating momentum, with double-digit year-to-date growth and a record 17.8% margin. Stronger performance in refractories, foundry, and environmental applications indicates improving mix and meaningful contribution from specialized end markets.
Cash Generation And LeveragePositive free cash flow and substantial operating cash generation provide internal funding for capital investment and debt service despite weak reported earnings. Net leverage of 1.6x EBITDA also preserves financial flexibility to manage volatility and support ongoing growth projects.
Bears Say
Profitability DeteriorationThe current earnings profile is materially weaker than MTX’s recent history: a TTM net loss and negative operating profit indicate that revenue growth is not yet converting reliably into returns. Persistent margin compression could limit reinvestment and weaken earnings visibility.
Talc Litigation ReserveThe $290 million reserve charge represents a significant financial and legal overhang, while proposed trust funding and court proceedings remain unresolved. Further uncertainty around timing or final costs could absorb cash, constrain capital allocation, and prolong pressure on reported results.
Cost And Pricing LagInflation in freight, energy, and mining costs is currently arriving faster than contractual pricing recovery, particularly in Consumer & Specialties. The remaining price/cost shortfall can suppress margins through the near term and makes recovery dependent on successful repricing.
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 $53.94 and its highest was $84.34 in the past 12 months.
What is Minerals Technologies Inc.’s market cap?
Minerals Technologies Inc.’s market cap is $2.06B.
When is Minerals Technologies Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Minerals Technologies Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 21 days.
How were Minerals Technologies Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Minerals Technologies Inc. released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $1.6 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.635 by -$0.035.
Is Minerals Technologies Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Minerals Technologies Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Minerals Technologies Inc. pay dividends?
Minerals Technologies Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.12 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.73%. See more information on Minerals Technologies Inc. dividends here
What is Minerals Technologies Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Minerals Technologies Inc.’s EPS estimate is 1.51.
How many shares outstanding does Minerals Technologies Inc. have?
Minerals Technologies Inc. has 31,128,761 shares outstanding.
What happened to Minerals Technologies Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Minerals Technologies Inc. reported an EPS of $1.6 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.635. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.144%.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$90.00 (24.86% Upside)
$90.00 (24.86% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MTX Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 566.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.34%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.17%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Minerals Technologies Inc.
Minerals Technologies Inc. is dedicated to the development, manufacturing, and distribution of a wide array of specialized mineral, mineral-based, and synthetic mineral products, complemented by related systems and services. The company's operations are structured across three main divisions: Performance Materials, Specialty Minerals, and Refractories. The Performance Materials segment delivers bentonite and its associated products, as well as leonardite. It also provides materials for metal casting, household, personal care, and other specialty applications, alongside fundamental minerals, environmental solutions, and building components. Moreover, this division serves customers involved in non-residential construction, environmental management, infrastructure development, and remediation projects. The Specialty Minerals segment is responsible for the production and sale of precipitated calcium carbonate and quicklime, in addition to offering natural mineral resources like limestone and talc. The products from this segment are extensively utilized in industries such as paper and packaging, construction, paints and coatings, glass, ceramics, polymers, food, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. The Refractories segment focuses on monolithic and pre-shaped refractory materials, specialized products, services, and equipment for application and measurement. It further supplies calcium metal and metallurgical wire products, primarily catering to the steel, non-ferrous metal, and glass sectors. The company markets its offerings predominantly through its in-house sales force and a network of regional distributors. Its geographical reach spans the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Minerals Technologies Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
MTX Company Deck
MTX Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented solid top-line growth, record margins in Engineered Solutions, improving cash generation and meaningful sustainability progress, alongside advancing product commercialization (PFAS, bleaching earth/SAF and paper satellites). These positives were tempered by persistent inflationary cost pressures that compressed Consumer & Specialty margins in the quarter, timing shifts that pushed some volume into H2, and a significant $290 million reserve tied to talc-related proceedings with legal uncertainty remaining. Management reiterated mid-single-digit sales growth guidance, strong cash flow targets, and a clear plan to recover margins as pricing catches up, supporting a constructive but cautious outlook.View all MTX earnings summariesMTX Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
1.45% Insiders
49.69% Mutual Funds
8.24% Other Institutional Investors
7.76% Public Companies and
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