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Minerals Technologies

(NYSE) MTX

Current Price$73.20
Market Cap$2.26BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1992)+889%
5 Year-3%
1 Year+29%
1 Month-7%
Minerals Technologies last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 72.982026-07-20
Minerals Technologies stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+1.11%USD 72.182026-07-13
1 month-7.23%USD 78.672026-06-18
3 month+2.73%USD 71.042026-04-21
Year to date+20.12%USD 60.752025-12-31
1 year+28.93%USD 56.602025-07-18
3 year+33.02%USD 54.872023-07-21
5 year-2.65%USD 74.962021-07-21
Since inception+888.75%USD 7.581992-10-23

Minerals Technologies Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$2.26BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$2.13B

Net Income (TTM)

$161.70M

EPS (TTM)

$5.17

P/E Ratio

14.11

Dividend

$0.47

Beta (Volatility)

0.97 (Low)

Price

$73.20

Volume

7,319

Open

$74.83

Previous Close

$73.20

Daily Range

$72.99 - $75.21

52-Week Range

$53.94 - $84.34

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 30, 2026

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About Minerals Technologies

Minerals Technologies makes minerals used in cat litter and paper. It helps factories improve steel production and clean polluted water. These products serve consumer brands and heavy industrial manufacturers.

The Tools for Modern Making

  • Household & Personal Care: Products like cat litter and animal health solutions; part of the Consumer & Specialties segment (54% of net sales).
  • Specialty Additives: Minerals used in paper, packaging, and paints; part of the Consumer & Specialties segment (54% of net sales).
  • High-Temperature Technologies: Heat-resistant materials for steel and glass making; part of the Engineered Solutions segment (46% of net sales).
  • Environmental & Infrastructure: Systems for water treatment and drilling; includes products that address PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are long-lasting chemicals) contamination.

Modernizing the Business Map

  • Acquired Concept Pet Heimtierprodukte GmbH in 2022 to grow in the European pet care market.
  • Authorized a $200 million share buyback program in October 2024 to return value to stockholders.
  • Refinanced debt in November 2024 with a new $975 million credit agreement to improve liquidity.
  • Established a $215 million accrual in 2025 to manage talc-related legal claims against BMI Oldco Inc.

A Smarter Way to Mine

Minerals Technologies builds manufacturing plants directly inside customer paper mills to cut costs and improve efficiency. It uses specialized technology to change the shape of minerals for better performance in consumer goods.

By the Numbers

  • Net sales reached $546.9 million in Q1 2026, up 11.2% from $491.8 million in Q1 2025.
  • Net income hit $36.2 million in Q1 2026, improved from a $144 million loss in Q1 2025.
  • Operating cash flow reached $32.1 million in Q1 2026, up 829.5% from a $4.4 million loss in Q1 2025.
  • Free cash flow hit $9 million in Q1 2026, improved from a $22.7 million loss in Q1 2025.

Evolution in Action

Minerals Technologies has shifted focus toward higher-value mineral technologies and consumer products. This evolution helps the company balance industrial cycles while resolving long-standing legal hurdles.

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Industry

Chemicals

Sector

Materials

Employees

3,782

CEO

Douglas T. Dietrich, MBA

Website

www.mineralstech.com

Headquarters

New York City, NY 10017-6707, US

MTX Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

24.89%

Operating Margin

13.48%

Net Income Margin

7.60%

Return on Equity

9.55%

Return on Capital

10.41%

Return on Assets

4.67%

Earnings Yield

7.09%

Dividend Yield

0.64%

Payout Ratio

8.84%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$2.26BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

31.01M

Volume

7.32K

Avg. Volume

235.22K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$529.50M

Operating Income

$286.90M

EBITDA

$368.40M

Operating Cash Flow

$230.20M

Capital Expenditure

-$111.90M

Free Cash Flow

$118.30M

Cash & ST Invst.

$321.30M

Total Debt

$966.20M

Minerals Technologies Performance Analysis

Minerals Technologies annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 2,125,500,00014.4%
20232023-12-31USD 2,169,900,0002.1%
20242024-12-31USD 2,118,500,000-2.4%
20252025-12-31USD 2,072,600,000-2.2%
Minerals Technologies sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-297.5%
Q32025-09-280.7%
Q42025-12-31-2.4%
Q12026-04-055.3%
Minerals Technologies annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 3.73-23.4%
20232023-12-31USD 2.58-30.8%
20242024-12-31USD 5.17100.5%
20252025-12-31USD -0.59N/A
Minerals Technologies sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-29131.9%
Q32025-09-28-4.9%
Q42025-12-31-13.1%
Q12026-04-05-1.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$546.90M

+11.2%

Gross Profit

$131.10M

+9.6%

Gross Margin

23.97%

N/A

Market Cap

$2.26BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$598.36K

N/A

Employees

3,782

N/A

Net Income

$36.20M

+125.1%

EBITDA

$86.70M

+164.9%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$321.30M

+2.9%

Total Debt

$966.20M

-2.0%

Accounts Receivable

$412.70M

+1.7%

Inventory

$357.90M

+1.5%

Long Term Debt

$954.00M

-0.6%

Short Term Debt

$12.20M

-53.6%

Return on Assets

4.67%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

9.82%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$9.00M

+139.6%

Operating Cash Flow

$32.10M

+829.5%

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Questions About MTX

What is the current price of Minerals Technologies?

Minerals Technologies is trading at $73.20 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Minerals Technologies?

Over the past 52 weeks, Minerals Technologies has traded between $53.94 and $84.34.

How much debt does Minerals Technologies have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Minerals Technologies reported total debt of $966.20M.

How much cash does Minerals Technologies have on hand?

Minerals Technologies reported $315.90M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Minerals Technologies’s dividend yield?

Minerals Technologies currently has a dividend yield of 0.64%.

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