# Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX)

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**Price:** USD 61.83 (-0.16% on the day) · last close of Oct 29, 2026; US market after hours, not a live price. Prev close 61.93 · day 61.65–62.98 · 52w 53.94–84.34 · market cap $1.92B · NYQ

## Key facts
- 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
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)
|  | 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) |

## Peers (Specialty Chemicals)
BCPC (Balchem Corporation) USD 170.4 +2.47% · SXT (Sensient Technologies Corporati) USD 131.53 -0.05% · AXTA (Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.) USD 33.61 -2.97% · NEU (NewMarket Corp) USD 803.07 -8.04% · EMN (Eastman Chemical Company) USD 67.93 +1.89% · WLK (Westlake Corporation) USD 66.01 +0.27%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/MTX · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Analyst estimates and revisions

| Period | EPS est. | 90d ago | Change | Revenue est. | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends 2026-09-30) | $1.44 | $1.77 | -18.7% | $552.2M | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends 2026-12-31) | $1.31 | $1.55 | -15.3% | $533.4M | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends 2026-12-31) | $5.74 | $6.28 | -8.6% | $2.18B | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends 2027-12-31) | $6.71 | $7.14 | -6.0% | $2.28B | 4 |

## 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).

## Recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 8-K | Quarterly results | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/891014/000089101426000201/0000891014-26-000201-index.htm |
| 2026-10-21 | 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.” | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/891014/000089101426000197/0000891014-26-000197-index.htm |
| 2026-10-13 | 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…” | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/891014/000095015726001098/0000950157-26-001098-index.htm |
| 2026-10-02 | 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…” | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/891014/000095015726001063/0000950157-26-001063-index.htm |
| 2026-10-01 | 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…” | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/891014/000095015726001054/0000950157-26-001054-index.htm |
| 2026-08-06 | Schedule 13G/A | FMR LLC, Abigail P. Johnson: 15.0% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/891014/000031506626002089/0000315066-26-002089-index.htm |
| 2026-07-31 | 10-Q | Quarterly report · period ended Jul 5, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/891014/000089101426000167/0000891014-26-000167-index.htm |
| 2026-07-30 | 8-K | Quarterly results | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/891014/000089101426000164/0000891014-26-000164-index.htm |
| 2026-07-22 | 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.” | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/891014/000089101426000160/0000891014-26-000160-index.htm |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed.