Minerals Technologies Inc. develops, produces, and markets various specialty mineral, mineral-based, and synthetic mineral products, and supporting systems and services worldwide. The company's Specialty Minerals segment produces and sells precipitated calcium carbonate and quicklime; and provides natural mineral products comprising limestone and talc. This segment's products are used in paper, building materials, paint and coatings, glass, ceramic, polymer, food, automotive, and pharmaceutical industries. Its Performance Materials segment supplies bentonite and bentonite-related products, as well as chromite and leonardite. This segment offers metal casting products; household, personal care, and specialty products; and basic minerals, environmental products, and building materials. In addition, this segment provides products for non-residential construction, environmental, and infrastructure projects, as well as for construction project customers. It company's Refractories segment offers monolithic and shaped refractory materials; specialty products, services, and application and measurement equipment; and calcium metal and metallurgical wire products that are used in the applications of steel, non-ferrous metal, and glass industries. Its Energy Services segment provides offshore filtration and well testing services to the oil and gas industry. The company markets its products primarily through its direct sales force, as well as regional distributors. Minerals Technologies Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in New York City, New York.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Industrial inorganic chemicals
Sub-IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
SectorBasic Materials
SymbolNYSE:MTX
CUSIP60315810
Phone212-878-1800
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.73
Current Ratio2.08
Quick Ratio1.53
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio15.01
Forward P/E Ratio14.09
P/E Growth1.72
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.68 billion
Price / Sales1.45
Cash Flow$7.1921 per share
Price / Cash9.58
Book Value$36.17 per share
Price / Book1.90
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.59
Net Income$195.10 million
Net Margins11.50%
Return on Equity13.02%
Return on Assets5.53%
Miscellaneous
Employees3,657
Outstanding Shares35,310,000
Market Cap$2.43 billion
Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minerals Technologies' stock symbol?
Minerals Technologies trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "MTX."
How often does Minerals Technologies pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Minerals Technologies?
Minerals Technologies declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, July 18th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 24th will be paid a dividend of $0.05 per share on Thursday, September 6th. This represents a $0.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.29%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 23rd. View Minerals Technologies' Dividend History.
How will Minerals Technologies' stock buyback program work?
Minerals Technologies announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock buyback plan on Friday, September 22nd 2017, which authorizes the company to repurchase $150,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to buy up to 6.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are typically an indication that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Minerals Technologies' earnings last quarter?
Minerals Technologies Inc (NYSE:MTX) posted its earnings results on Thursday, August, 2nd. The basic materials company reported $1.28 EPS for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.26 by $0.02. The basic materials company had revenue of $464.70 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $442.45 million. Minerals Technologies had a return on equity of 13.02% and a net margin of 11.50%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 12.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.23 EPS. View Minerals Technologies' Earnings History.
When is Minerals Technologies' next earnings date?
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Minerals Technologies?
1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Minerals Technologies in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Minerals Technologies.
Who are some of Minerals Technologies' key competitors?
Who are Minerals Technologies' key executives?
Minerals Technologies' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Douglas T. Dietrich, CEO & Director (Age 49)
- Mr. Matthew E. Garth, Sr. VP of Fin. & Treasury and CFO (Age 44)
- Mr. Thomas J. Meek, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel, HR, Sec. & Chief Compliance Officer (Age 61)
- Mr. D. J. Monagle III, Group Pres for Specialty Minerals & Refractories (Age 55)
- Mr. Michael A. Cipolla, VP, Corp. Controller & Chief Accounting Officer (Age 60)
Who are Minerals Technologies' major shareholders?
Minerals Technologies' stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (11.09%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.52%), Royce & Associates LP (4.31%), Macquarie Group Ltd. (3.54%), Northern Trust Corp (3.00%) and Victory Capital Management Inc. (2.75%). Company insiders that own Minerals Technologies stock include Carolyn K Pittman, Dj Monagle III, Douglas W Mayger, Franklin Feder, John J Carmola, Joseph C Breunig and Michael Cipolla. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Minerals Technologies.
Which institutional investors are selling Minerals Technologies stock?
MTX stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including American Century Companies Inc., Voya Investment Management LLC, Wedge Capital Management L L P NC, Millennium Management LLC, Citadel Advisors LLC, Eagle Asset Management Inc., Chartwell Investment Partners LLC and Mutual of America Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold Minerals Technologies company stock in the last year include Dj Monagle III and Douglas W Mayger. View Insider Buying and Selling for Minerals Technologies.
Which institutional investors are buying Minerals Technologies stock?
MTX stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Royce & Associates LP, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Advisors Asset Management Inc., Victory Capital Management Inc., Northern Trust Corp, Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. and WBI Investments Inc.. Company insiders that have bought Minerals Technologies stock in the last two years include Carolyn K Pittman, Franklin Feder, John J Carmola and Joseph C Breunig. View Insider Buying and Selling for Minerals Technologies.
How do I buy shares of Minerals Technologies?
Shares of MTX can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Minerals Technologies' stock price today?
One share of MTX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $68.90.
How big of a company is Minerals Technologies?
Minerals Technologies has a market capitalization of $2.43 billion and generates $1.68 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $195.10 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.59 on an earnings per share basis. Minerals Technologies employs 3,657 workers across the globe.
What is Minerals Technologies' official website?
How can I contact Minerals Technologies?
Minerals Technologies' mailing address is 622 THIRD AVENUE, NEW YORK NY, 10017. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at 212-878-1800.
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