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MTX Stock Chart & Stats
$75.28
-$1.39(-1.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$75.28
-$1.39(-1.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$53.94 - $84.34
Previous CloseN/A
Volume99.97K
Average Volume (3M)210.78K
Market Cap
$2.27B
Enterprise Value$2.97K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$346.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$964.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.83
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
1.59Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.66%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.18
Shares Outstanding31,128,761
10 Day Avg. Volume210,446
30 Day Avg. Volume210,783
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 Upside19.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)6.28
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash Generation And Positive FCFSustained operating cash flow and positive free cash flow provide durable liquidity to fund capex, satellite plant rollouts, dividends and talc trust funding without immediate equity raises. Strong cash conversion supports execution of multi‑year contracts and de-risking over the next several quarters.
Manageable Leverage & Stable Capital BaseCapital structure appears conservative for a specialty industrial: moderate net leverage and a sizable equity base give flexibility to absorb near-term charges, fund strategic investments and maintain investment grade-like options for refinancing or opportunistic M&A over the coming 2–6 months.
Higher-margin Engineered Solutions And Product CommercializationRecord Engineered Solutions margins and early commercial traction for FLUORO‑SORB signal durable structural upside: higher value specialty products and water-filtration deployments expand addressable markets, support margin mix improvement and provide recurring revenue streams beyond cyclical paper demand.
Bears Say
TTM Profitability WeaknessA trailing‑twelve‑months net loss and negative operating profit reflect material margin pressure and episodic items that reduce retained earnings and long‑term return metrics. Until margins sustainably recover, reinvestment, dividend stability and return on equity may remain constrained.
Talc Litigation Reserve & Funding UncertaintyThe large reserve and proposed trust create a multi‑quarter capital allocation and legal overhang risk. Potential cash funding, indemnities or future adjustments could divert cash from growth projects and prolong management distraction until district court causation outcomes are resolved.
Persistent Inflationary Cost Pressure And Pricing LagsOngoing freight, energy and mining cost inflation with contractual price pass-through lags can compress margins and create quarter-to-quarter volatility. Structural timing gaps between cost realization and contract re‑pricing raise execution risk for margin recovery in the near term.
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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 $2.27B.
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 66 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 0.66%. See more information on Minerals Technologies Inc. dividends here
What is Minerals Technologies Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Minerals Technologies Inc.’s EPS estimate is 1.59.
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 (19.55% Upside)
$90.00 (19.55% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MTX Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 4.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
35.28%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.66%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.17%
Trailing 12-Months
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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Average Price Target
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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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