Minerals Technologies Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
Minerals Technologies's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -22.5%, while the Chemicals industry saw earnings declining at 4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3.4% per year. Minerals Technologies's return on equity is 9.4%, and it has net margins of 7.6%.
Key information
-22.51%
Earnings growth rate
-21.13%
EPS growth rate
| Chemicals Industry Growth | 12.93% |
| Revenue growth rate | 3.36% |
| Return on equity | 9.44% |
| Net Margin | 7.60% |
| Last Earnings Update | 05 Apr 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
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.Seeking Alpha • Feb 02
Minerals Technologies: Downside Priced, Upside Intact (Upgrade)
Summary Minerals Technologies Inc. is upgraded to Buy, driven by improved execution, business mix, and a discounted valuation multiple. MTX’s organic growth initiatives, higher-margin products, and geographic expansion are translating into visible sales and earnings improvements. Current headwinds in residential construction and North American foundry are offset by strong Asian demand and new product adoption. At 11.79x blended P/E, MTX trades at a 39% sector discount, with mid-single-digit growth and multiple re-rating offering attractive upside. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis 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...Analysis Article • Apr 11
When Should You Buy Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE:MTX)?
While Minerals Technologies Inc. ( NYSE:MTX ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share...Seeking Alpha • Feb 08
Minerals Technologies: Strong Financials Performance With An Attractive Valuation
Summary Minerals Technologies Inc. is a leading mineral product and services provider with consistent profit margin expansion and investment in technological advancement. MTX reported strong Q4 results, with revenues and EPS beating estimates. The Household & Personal Care division outperformed, but Specialty Additives saw a decline. MTX is trading at a cheap valuation compared to the industry, with a favorable risk-reward profile and a potential 26% upside in the stock price. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Minerals Technologies makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr 26 | 2,128 | 162 | 215 | 23 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 2,073 | -18 | 208 | 23 |
| 28 Sep 25 | 2,071 | -2 | 239 | 23 |
| 29 Jun 25 | 2,064 | 2 | 236 | 23 |
| 30 Mar 25 | 2,076 | -24 | 207 | 23 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 2,119 | 167 | 209 | 23 |
| 29 Sep 24 | 2,125 | 153 | 207 | 22 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 2,148 | 87 | 208 | 22 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 2,158 | 94 | 207 | 22 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 2,170 | 84 | 206 | 21 |
| 01 Oct 23 | 2,153 | 64 | 204 | 21 |
| 02 Jul 23 | 2,147 | 97 | 199 | 21 |
| 02 Apr 23 | 2,153 | 115 | 196 | 21 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,126 | 122 | 192 | 20 |
| 02 Oct 22 | 2,095 | 144 | 190 | 20 |
| 03 Jul 22 | 2,026 | 172 | 189 | 20 |
| 03 Apr 22 | 1,925 | 169 | 187 | 20 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,858 | 164 | 186 | 20 |
| 03 Oct 21 | 1,813 | 154 | 189 | 19 |
| 04 Jul 21 | 1,728 | 141 | 186 | 20 |
| 04 Apr 21 | 1,630 | 114 | 181 | 20 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,595 | 112 | 177 | 20 |
| 27 Sep 20 | 1,603 | 110 | 177 | 20 |
| 28 Jun 20 | 1,664 | 120 | 181 | 21 |
| 29 Mar 20 | 1,771 | 132 | 188 | 21 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,791 | 133 | 188 | 20 |
| 29 Sep 19 | 1,798 | 147 | 179 | 20 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,813 | 151 | 180 | 20 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,814 | 168 | 177 | 21 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,808 | 169 | 179 | 23 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,792 | 202 | 186 | 23 |
| 01 Jul 18 | 1,753 | 202 | 184 | 24 |
| 01 Apr 18 | 1,702 | 200 | 183 | 24 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,676 | 195 | 181 | 24 |
| 01 Oct 17 | 1,645 | 156 | 179 | 24 |
| 02 Jul 17 | 1,620 | 156 | 175 | 24 |
| 02 Apr 17 | 1,633 | 134 | 177 | 24 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,638 | 133 | 179 | 24 |
| 02 Oct 16 | 1,667 | 114 | 179 | 24 |
| 03 Jul 16 | 1,718 | 101 | 186 | 24 |
| 03 Apr 16 | 1,755 | 107 | 189 | 24 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 1,798 | 108 | 190 | 24 |
| 27 Sep 15 | 1,884 | 112 | 195 | 24 |
| 28 Jun 15 | 1,976 | 120 | 205 | 25 |
Quality Earnings: MTX has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: MTX became profitable in the past.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: MTX's earnings have declined by 22.5% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: MTX has become profitable in the last year, making the earnings growth rate difficult to compare to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: MTX has become profitable in the last year, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Chemicals industry (0.1%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: MTX's Return on Equity (9.4%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/08 10:17 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/04/05 |
| 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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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 |