Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) Stock Analysis
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Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals
Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $74.55, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Supplier: China magnesia suppliers (57.0%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.
Minerals Technologies is a specialty minerals company and the world's largest bentonite producer operating two segments: Consumer & Specialties (53% of revenue, including cat litter and personal care) and Engineered Solutions (47%, including high-temperature technologies and... Read more
Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $74.55, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Supplier: China magnesia suppliers (57.0%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 55, MACD bullish. Mixed signals. Hold existing position. Score 6.0/10, moderate confidence.
Passes 5/6 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, earnings proximity no date, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.
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Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)
- HIGHSupplierChina magnesia suppliers57%10-K Item 1A: 'the Company has purchased approximately 57% of its magnesia requirements from sources in China over the past five years'
Material Events(8-K, last 90d)
- 2026-04-09Item 5.02LOWJonathan J. Hastings (SVP, M&A and Strategy) stepping down effective April 30, 2026; will continue as Corporate Strategy Advisor to the Chairman and CEO. No reason cited.SEC filing →
- 2026-03-24Item 5.02LOWDirectors Alison A. Deans and Franklin L. Feder notified the Company on March 18, 2026 they will retire from the Board at the May 20, 2026 annual meeting. No reason cited beyond end of term.SEC filing →
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Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $74.55, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Supplier: China magnesia suppliers (57.0%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 55, MACD bullish. Mixed signals. Hold existing position. Target $75.18 (+0.8%), stop $70.43 (−5.8%), A.R:R -0.1:1. Score 6.0/10, moderate confidence.
Take-profit target: $75.18 (+0.8% upside). Target $75.18 (+0.8%), stop $70.43 (−5.8%), A.R:R -0.1:1. Stop-loss: $70.43.
Concentration risk — Supplier: China magnesia suppliers (57.0%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (1.0% away).
Minerals Technologies Inc. trades at a P/E of N/A (forward 10.3). TrendMatrix value score: 8.0/10. Verdict: Hold.
8 analysts cover MTX with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $87.
What does Minerals Technologies Inc. do?Minerals Technologies is a specialty minerals company and the world's largest bentonite producer operating two...
Minerals Technologies is a specialty minerals company and the world's largest bentonite producer operating two segments: Consumer & Specialties (53% of revenue, including cat litter and personal care) and Engineered Solutions (47%, including high-temperature technologies and environmental/infrastructure products). Operations are global with ~48% of 2025 sales outside the U.S.