Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) Stock Price & Analysis
Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) closed at USD 61.83 on Thursday, October 29, 2026, down 0.16% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 61.93; the Oct 29, 2026 session ranged USD 61.65–62.98 on volume of 302,426 shares. Market capitalization is $1.92B, with a 52-week range of USD 53.94–84.34 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 21:05 UTC.
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Key facts (MTX)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.75 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 91.25 (range 90–95).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +12.5% vs S&P 500 +14.4%; 5Y -10.6% vs S&P 500 +79.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-29, EPS estimate USD 1.44, revenue estimate $552M.
Analysts (MTX)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.75 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 91.25 (low 90, high 95).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | Freedom Capital Markets | Maintained | Buy | $90 |
| 2026-09-18 | Freedom Capital Markets | Target lowered | Buy | $92 → $90 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (MTX)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-30) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +12.5% | -10.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.4% | +79.1% |
| Per year | +12.5% | -2.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 25.1% | 30.5% |
| Max drawdown | -25.1% (May 2026→Oct 2026) | -38.7% (May 2024→Apr 2025) |
MTX earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $1.60 | $1.64 | Miss −2.4% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | $1.38 | $1.25 | Beat +10.4% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | $1.27 | $1.28 | Miss −0.8% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | $1.55 | $1.46 | Beat +6.2% | — |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
MTX recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8-K | Quarterly results |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8-K | Other material event “On October 21, 2026, the Company's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on December 3, 2026, to the stockholders of record on November 5, 2026. A copy of the press release announcing the dividend declaration is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.” |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8-K | Entered a material agreement; New debt or off-balance-sheet obligation “Senior Notes due 2032 On October 13, 2026, Minerals Technologies Inc. (the "Company") completed its previously announced offering of $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 7.500% Senior Notes due 2032 (the "Notes"). The Company intends to use the net proceeds of its offering of the Notes, together with cash on hand, (i) to redeem all of the outstanding 5.000% senior notes due 2028 and (ii) to pay transaction fees and expenses related to this offering and the Amendment (as defined below). The terms of the…” |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 8-K | Other material event “Pricing of Notes Offering On October 1, 2026, Minerals Technologies Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the pricing of the previously announced private offering (the "Offering") of $400 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.500% senior notes due 2032 (the "Notes") in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The Offering is expected…” |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 8-K | Other material event “Announcement of Notes Offering On October 1, 2026, Minerals Technologies Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the commencement of a private offering of senior notes (the "Notes") in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The Notes and the related guarantees have not been registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any…” |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Schedule 13G/A | FMR LLC, Abigail P. Johnson: 15.0% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 10-Q | Quarterly report · period ended Jul 5, 2026 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 8-K | Quarterly results |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 8-K | Other material event “On July 22, 2026, the Company's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on September 4, 2026, to the stockholders of record on August 14, 2026. A copy of the press release announcing the dividend declaration is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.” |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed; each form links to the filing. Insider Form 4 filings are listed in the insider sections.
MTX analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.44 | $1.77 | -18.7% | $552.2M | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.31 | $1.55 | -15.3% | $533.4M | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $5.74 | $6.28 | -8.6% | $2.18B | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $6.71 | $7.14 | -6.0% | $2.28B | 4 |
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 21:05 UTC)
| Price | USD 61.83 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.16% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 61.93 |
| Open | USD 62.25 |
| Day Range | USD 61.65 – 62.98 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 53.94 – 84.34 |
| Volume | 302,426 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.92B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (MTX)
Nexqual's technical model rates MTX "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 21:05 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 34.5 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 66.9) |
| MACD | -1.37 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (MTX)
Wall Street analysts rate MTX "Buy" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 91.25 (range USD 90–95), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 21:05 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 91.25 |
| High Target | USD 95 |
| Low Target | USD 90 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (MTX)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.44 |
| Revenue Estimate | $552.20M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.6 vs est 1.64 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.38 vs est 1.26 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.27 vs est 1.28 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.55 vs est 1.46 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 21:05 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (MTX)
| Total Revenue | $2.15B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +3.70% |
| Gross Margin | +24.52% |
| Operating Margin | +13.60% |
| Profit Margin | -3.13% |
| ROE | -3.84% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.61 |
| Current Ratio | 1.43 |
| Total Cash | $346.20M |
| Total Debt | $964.90M |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 21:05 UTC.
Ownership (MTX)
| Insider Ownership | +1.25% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +103.94% |
| Shares Outstanding | 31.13M |
| Float | 30.66M |
| Short % of Float | +4.06% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 21:05 UTC.
Leadership (MTX)
Minerals Technologies Inc. is led by Douglas T. Dietrich, Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 21:05 UTC.
| Chairman & CEO | Douglas T. Dietrich |
|---|---|
| Senior VP of Finance & Treasury and CFO | Erik C. Aldag |
| Group President of Consumer & Specialties | D. J. Monagle |
| Group President of Engineered Solutions | Brett Argirakis |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Lydia Kopylova |
Major Backers & Investors (MTX)
Notable institutional backers of Minerals Technologies Inc. include FMR, LLC, Fidelity, Nomura Asset Management International Inc, according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 21:05 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 14.9% |
| Fidelity | 5.96% |
| Nomura Asset Management International Inc | 5.47% |
| Delaware Group Equity Funds V-Nomura Small Cap Core Fund | 2.99% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 2.1% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 15.71% |
| Vanguard Group | 10.68% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.39% |
| State Street | 4.07% |
| Geode Capital | 3.3% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 21:05 UTC.
From Minerals Technologies Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-20)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, the Company spent approximately $22.9 million, $23.0 million, and $21.2 million, respectively, on research and development.
- The Company's internal transportation group provides logistics services and is a key component of our capability in supplying customers on a national basis.
- Our Operational Excellence (OE) journey, rooted in the active engagement of our employees, began almost two decades ago when we developed a comprehensive and highly structured business system of lean principles closely integrated with safe and reliable work practices.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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