Minerals Technologies (MTX) Stock Overview
Develops, produces, and markets various mineral, mineral-based products and services. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Risk Analysis
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MTX Community Fair Values
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$68.92 |
| 52 Week High | US$84.34 |
| 52 Week Low | US$53.94 |
| Beta | 1.14 |
| 1 Month Change | -4.77% |
| 3 Month Change | -12.39% |
| 1 Year Change | 8.52% |
| 3 Year Change | 24.90% |
| 5 Year Change | -0.36% |
| Change since IPO | 710.82% |
Recent News & Updates
Analysis Article • Aug 05
Minerals Technologies Inc. Just Missed Earnings; Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
The quarterly results for Minerals Technologies Inc. ( NYSE:MTX ) were released last week, making it a good time to...Seeking Alpha • Aug 03
Minerals Technologies: Progress Outweighs The Headwinds
Summary Minerals Technologies Inc. transforms basic minerals into specialized, high-value ingredients for everyday products. MTX is not a traditional mining company; its value lies in advanced engineering and product innovation. I see MTX as undervalued, with strong cash flow, improved earnings quality, and growth from higher-margin products and geographic expansion. MTX has outperformed sector ETFs like XLB and MXI and matches the broader S&P 500 performance. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRecent updates
Analysis Article • Aug 05
Minerals Technologies Inc. Just Missed Earnings; Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
The quarterly results for Minerals Technologies Inc. ( NYSE:MTX ) were released last week, making it a good time to...Seeking Alpha • Aug 03
Minerals Technologies: Progress Outweighs The Headwinds
Summary Minerals Technologies Inc. transforms basic minerals into specialized, high-value ingredients for everyday products. MTX is not a traditional mining company; its value lies in advanced engineering and product innovation. I see MTX as undervalued, with strong cash flow, improved earnings quality, and growth from higher-margin products and geographic expansion. MTX has outperformed sector ETFs like XLB and MXI and matches the broader S&P 500 performance. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jun 19
Minerals Technologies (MTX) Stock Could Be 16.5% Undervalued After Limestone Market Growth Study
Minerals Technologies (MTX) is back in focus after a Custom Market Insights study highlighted the company as a key player in a global limestone market that is projected to more than double in size by 2035. See our latest analysis for Minerals Technologies. After the limestone market study, Minerals Technologies has seen momentum build, with a 90 day share price return of 20.55% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 47.28% reflecting stronger recent interest than earlier years. If this kind...
Narrative Update • Jun 17
MTX: Rising Earnings Estimates And Q2 Guidance Will Support Higher Multiple
Analysts kept their $94.25 price target for Minerals Technologies unchanged, citing relatively stable assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E in their updated models. What’s in the News for Minerals Technologies Minerals Technologies stock was upgraded to Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), with the research provider citing a consistent upward trend in earnings estimates over the past three months as the key driver of the change in rating.Narrative Update • Jun 02
MTX: Raised Fair Value And EPS Outlook Will Support Higher Multiple
Analysts have lifted their price target on Minerals Technologies from $88.50 to $94.25, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E that suggest a higher valuation is justified. What's in the News Minerals Technologies issued earnings guidance for the second quarter of 2026, targeting sales of approximately US$560 million and operating income of about US$80 million.Narrative Update • May 02
MTX: Share Repurchases Will Support Higher Future Earnings Multiple
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Minerals Technologies from $84.00 to $88.50, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Minerals Technologies updated investors on its share repurchase activity, covering the period from September 29, 2025 to December 31, 2025.Analysis Article • Jan 07
Here's Why Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Oct 28
Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Minerals Technologies Inc.'s ( NYSE:MTX ) periodic dividend will be increasing on the 4th of December to $0.12, with...Analysis Article • Aug 02
Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.11
Minerals Technologies Inc.'s ( NYSE:MTX ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.11 per share on 5th of...Analysis Article • Jul 19
Minerals Technologies' (NYSE:MTX) Dividend Will Be $0.11
Minerals Technologies Inc.'s ( NYSE:MTX ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.11 per share on 5th of...Analysis Article • Jul 02
Minerals Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE:MTX) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up
It's not a stretch to say that Minerals Technologies Inc.'s ( NYSE:MTX ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.9x right...Analysis Article • Apr 25
Here's Why Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Apr 01
What Is Minerals Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE:MTX) Share Price Doing?
While Minerals Technologies Inc. ( NYSE:MTX ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share...Analysis Article • Mar 14
Return Trends At Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) Aren't Appealing
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Typically, we'll want to notice a...Analysis Article • Feb 23
Are Investors Undervaluing Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE:MTX) By 48%?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Minerals Technologies is US$135 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Feb 05
Investors Aren't Entirely Convinced By Minerals Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE:MTX) Earnings
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.8x Minerals Technologies Inc. ( NYSE:MTX ) may be sending bullish...Analysis Article • Jan 20
Is Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) Using Too Much Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Dec 19
Is Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE:MTX) Potentially Undervalued?
Minerals Technologies Inc. ( NYSE:MTX ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price...Analysis Article • Nov 29
Returns At Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) Appear To Be Weighed Down
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Nov 14
Is There An Opportunity With Minerals Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE:MTX) 45% Undervaluation?
Key Insights Minerals Technologies' estimated fair value is US$149 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...Analysis Article • Oct 15
Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Sep 27
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Minerals Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE:MTX) P/E
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may...
New Narrative • Sep 24
Sustainable Innovations And Calculated Expansions Set To Propel Growth And Margins
Expansion in sustainable solutions through paper and packaging, coupled with NewYield recycling tech, is set to enhance Specialty Additives sales and margins.Analysis Article • Aug 26
The Returns At Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) Aren't Growing
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'll want to see a...Analysis Article • Aug 11
Minerals Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE:MTX) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 66% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights The projected fair value for Minerals Technologies is US$117 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Jul 17
Why Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE:MTX) Could Be Worth Watching
Minerals Technologies Inc. ( NYSE:MTX ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from...Analysis Article • Jul 02
Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Jun 14
Getting In Cheap On Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE:MTX) Might Be Difficult
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may...Analysis Article • May 09
We Think Minerals Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE:MTX) CEO Compensation Package Needs To Be Put Under A Microscope
Key Insights Minerals Technologies will host its Annual General Meeting on 15th of May Total pay for CEO Doug Dietrich...Shareholder Returns
| MTX | US Chemicals | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -0.4% | -2.4% | -1.6% |
| 1Y | 8.5% | 3.3% | 12.1% |
Return vs Industry: MTX exceeded the US Chemicals industry which returned 3.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: MTX underperformed the US Market which returned 12.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| MTX volatility | |
|---|---|
| MTX Average Weekly Movement | 3.6% |
| Chemicals Industry Average Movement | 5.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.8% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.9% |
Stable Share Price: MTX has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: MTX's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 3,782 | Doug Dietrich | www.mineralstech.com |
Minerals Technologies Inc. develops, produces, and markets various mineral, mineral-based products and services. The company operates through two segments, Consumer & Specialties, and Engineered Solutions segments. The Consumer & Specialties segment offers household and personal care products, such as cat litter under the SIVO brand name, personal care, fabric care, edible oil and renewable fluid purification, animal health, and agricultural products; and specialty additives products, including precipitated calcium carbonate and ground calcium carbonate products that are used in the paper, paperboard, and fiber-based packaging industries, as well as automotive, construction, consumer markets, and packaging applications.
Minerals Technologies Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| MTX fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$2.11b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$67.20m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$2.15b |
1.0x
P/S Ratio-31.9x
P/E RatioIs MTX overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| MTX income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$2.15b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.62b |
| Gross Profit | US$526.40m |
| Other Expenses | US$593.60m |
| Earnings | -US$67.20m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jul 05, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -2.16 |
| Gross Margin | 24.52% |
| Net Profit Margin | -3.13% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 61.2% |
How did MTX perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.7%
Current Dividend Yield-22%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/16 23:30 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/16 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/07/05 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Minerals Technologies Inc. is covered by 6 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Daniel Moore | CJS Securities, Inc. |
| David Silver | Freedom Capital Markets |
| Jeffrey Zekauskas | J.P. Morgan |