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Minerals Technologies

Minerals Technologies Inc mines, produces, and sells mineral-based products. The firm organizes itself into two segments: The Consumer & Specialties segment that derives maximum revenue, serves consumer end markets directly with mineral-to-market finished products and also provides specialty mineral-based solutions and technologies that are an essential component of our customers' finished products. The Engineered Solutions segment serves industrial end markets with engineered systems, mineral blends, and technologies that are designed to improve our customers' manufacturing processes and projects. The majority of revenue comes from the United States.

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Truist Securities analyst Peter Osterland maintains Minerals Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTX#NYSE">MTX</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $92 to $80.

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Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Minerals Technologies, Lowers Price Target to $80

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Minerals Technologies shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q1 financial results.

Minerals Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTX#NYSE">MTX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.14 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.19 by 4.2 percent. This is a 23.49 percent decrease over earnings of $1.49 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $492.00 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $492.75 million by 0.15 percent. This is a 7.95 percent decrease over sales of $534.50 million the same period last year.

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Minerals Technologies Q1 Adj. EPS $1.14 Misses $1.19 Estimate, Sales $492.00M Miss $492.75M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For April 24, 2025

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Wells Fargo slashed the price target for AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>) from $194 to $176. Wells Fargo analyst Colin Langan maintained an Equal-Weight rating. AutoNation shares closed at $165.78 on Thursday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Barclays cut Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDOG#NASDAQ">DDOG</a>) price target from $180 to $125. Barclays analyst Raimo Lenschow maintained an Overweight rating. Datadog shares closed at $91.18 on Thursday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Ascendiant Capital slashed the price target for BioSig Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSGM#NASDAQ">BSGM</a>) from $2.75 to $2.5. Ascendiant Capital analyst Edward Woo maintained a Buy rating. BioSig Technologies shares closed at $0.5644 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Baird cut the price target for Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNA#NYSE">SNA</a>) from $349 to $320. Baird analyst Luke Junk maintained a Neutral rating. Snap-on shares closed at $305.44 on Thursday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Rosenblatt increased Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) price target from $1,494 to $1,514. Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockett maintained a Buy rating. Netflix shares settled at $973.03 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan increased The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) price target from $74 to $78. JP Morgan analyst Andrea Teixeira maintained an Overweight rating. Coca-Cola shares closed at $73.00 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Seaport Global cut Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTX#NYSE">MTX</a>) price target from $92 to $80. Seaport Global analyst Michael Harrison maintained a Buy rating. Minerals Technologies shares closed at $56.71 on Thursday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler slashed the price target for Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WABC#NASDAQ">WABC</a>) from $54 to $50. Piper Sandler analyst Andrew Liesch maintained a Neutral rating. Westamerica shares settled at $45.97 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Canaccord Genuity slashed Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KOPN#NASDAQ">KOPN</a>) price target from $2.5 to $2.25. Canaccord Genuity analyst George Gianarikas maintained a Buy rating. Kopin shares closed at $0.9054 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Seaport Global analyst Michael Harrison maintains Minerals Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTX#NYSE">MTX</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $92 to $80.

Seaport Global Maintains Buy on Minerals Technologies, Lowers Price Target to $80

U.S. stock futures fell on Monday, following a holiday-shortened week that ended with a mixed performance on Thursday. Major benchmark indices were trading lower in the premarket session.
Chinese Ministry of Commerce <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44891949/chinese-commerce-ministry-pledges-retaliation-against-countries-isolating-beijing-with-us-at-the-expense-of-china">warned its trading partners</a> of retaliation in case of Beijing&#8217;s isolation by the U.S. "It should be pointed out in particular that China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China's interests," said the Ministry spokesperson, according to a translated version of the statement.
If the trading partners try to isolate Beijing, "China will never accept it and will resolutely take countermeasures in a reciprocal manner."
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.36% while the two-year bond was at 3.75%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing an 89% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its May meeting.
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 1.07% to $520.79, while the QQQ declined 1.17% to $438.87, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
While several S&amp;P 500 sectors posted gains on Thursday, led by energy, consumer staples, and real estate, the broader U.S. market mostly closed lower.
The Dow Jones marked its third consecutive day of losses. All major indices finished the shortened week in the red, pressured by steep declines in technology and health care.
The downturn was largely influenced by declines in information technology stocks like Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), down around 3%, and health care stocks like UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), which plummeted over 22% after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/04/44869920/unitedhealth-ceo-says-high-cost-of-us-health-care-simply-not-sustainable">disappointing earnings</a> and guidance.
Meanwhile, Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) soared over 14% on positive weight-loss drug trial data.
Economic data from Thursday showed a decline in housing starts, a drop in jobless claims, and a sharp contraction in the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index.
By Thursday&#8217;s market close, the S&amp;P 500 had fallen 14.1% from its record high of 6,147.43. The Dow Jones was down 13.15% from its 52-week peak, and the Nasdaq 100 had dropped 17.84% from its high.
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Insights From Analysts:
According to the data shared by Ryan Detrick from Carson Research, &#8220;the best and worst days tend to occur near the same time.&#8221;
He cautioned the investors with a graph of best and worst days and said, &#8220;So once again, if you sell after the worst days, odds are the best days are right around the corner.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Here&#39;s another way to show that the best and worst days tend to occur near the same time. So once again, if you sell after the worst days, odds are the best days are right around the corner. <a href="https://t.co/Kv1NLDbEUe">pic.twitter.com/Kv1NLDbEUe</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1914151166998462480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Detrick also highlighted that after recent corrections, the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s advance/decline line has held in surprisingly well. He highlighted that the ratio was well above its January lows.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">One potential positive is the S&amp;P 500&#39;s advance/decline line has held in surprisingly well. Yes, price made new lows, but the A/D line is still well above the January lows. &#x1f914; <a href="https://t.co/pBOGHx18Yg">pic.twitter.com/pBOGHx18Yg</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1914147677635326079?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, Katusa Research underscored in an X post that the market is &#8220;approaching bubble territory,&#8221; as the S&amp;P 500 Shiller CAPE ratio, or the cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings ratio, was nearly twice its historical average of 17.58.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Shiller CAPE: Approaching Bubble Territory The Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-Earnings ratio (made by Robert Shiller) smooths out short-term earnings fluctuations By using 10 years of inflation-adjusted earnings. The current CAPE ratio stands at 34.97, more than double its… <a href="https://t.co/qgmkFxkP09">pic.twitter.com/qgmkFxkP09</a>
&mdash; Katusa Research (@KatusaResearch) <a href="https://twitter.com/KatusaResearch/status/1912948966070894869?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44892375/dean-of-valuation-aswath-damodaran-warns-buying-the-dip-akin-to-catching-a-falling-">&#8216;Dean Of Valuation,&#8217; Aswath Damodaran</a>, also cautioned investors against the simplistic interpretation of "buying the dip" in his latest blog post.
Damodaran warned that &#8220;buying the dip&#8221; can be like &#8220;catching a falling knife,&#8221; as an initial decline might precede a much steeper and prolonged sell-off. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, Damodaran outlines several distinct paths for contrarian investors:
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<li>The Value Contrarian: This investor seeks out fundamentally undervalued companies that have been unfairly punished by the market. Their focus is on intrinsic value, patiently waiting for the market to recognize the discrepancy between price and worth. Buying the dip for a value contrarian involves identifying fundamentally sound companies whose temporary price decline offers an even more attractive entry point.</li>
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<li>The Sentiment Contrarian: This investor bets against prevailing market sentiment, often buying when fear and pessimism are rampant. They believe that markets tend to overreact, creating opportunities to profit from the eventual correction. For this type, buying the dip is about capitalizing on widespread panic, assuming the underlying fundamentals are not severely compromised.</li>
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<li>The Catalyst-Driven Contrarian: This investor looks for companies facing temporary setbacks or negative news that they believe will eventually be resolved. They buy in anticipation of a specific catalyst that will trigger a positive re-evaluation by the market. Buying the dip here is a calculated bet on a turnaround or the dissipation of current concerns.</li>
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on this week:
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<li>On Monday, March&#8217;s data on the U.S. leading economic indicators will be released by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>On Tuesday, Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker will speak at 9:30 a.m., Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari will speak at 2:00 p.m., and Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will speak at 2:30 p.m. ET.</li>
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<li>On Wednesday, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee will speak at 9:00 a.m., whereas St. Louis Fed President Alberton Musalem and Fed Governor Christopher Waller speak after that at 9:30 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>April&#8217;s S&amp;P flash U.S. services and manufacturing PMI will be announced by 9:45 a.m., and new home sales data for March will be out by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Fed Beige Book will be out by 2:00 p.m., and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack will speak at 6:30 p.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic will speak at 7:40 p.m. ET.</li>
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<li>On Thursday, initial jobless claims for the week ended April 19, along with March&#8217;s durable-goods orders data, will be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Existing home sales for March will be released by 10:00 a.m., and Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari will speak again at 5:00 p.m. ET.</li>
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<li>On Friday, April&#8217;s final consumer sentiment data will be announced by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Comerica Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>) rose 0.19% in premarket on Monday as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $1.13 per share on revenue of $831.34 million.</li>
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<li>AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) declined 2.47% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of 98 cents per share on revenue of $368.55 billion after the closing bell.</li>
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<li>Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) jumped 2.90% after reporting stronger-than-expected first-quarter financial results after the closing bell on Thursday. The company said it expects second-quarter revenue of $11.04 billion and earnings per share of $6.61.</li>
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<li>Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTX#NYSE">MTX</a>) dropped 3.28% after issuing preliminary results for the first quarter, expecting revenue of $492 million for the quarter.</li>
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<li>HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIVE#NASDAQ">HIVE</a>) advanced 4.03% after announcing the completion of the first 100 MW infrastructure in Paraguay.</li>
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<li>SHF Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHFS#NASDAQ">SHFS</a>) zoomed 71.30% after it partnered with FundCanna to provide compliant banking and accessible credit facilities to cannabis-related businesses nationwide.</li>
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<li>Vincerx Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VINC#NASDAQ">VINC</a>) slumped 47.27% as it announced its intention to delist from Nasdaq and deregister with the SEC after receiving a non-compliance notice from Nasdaq on April 14.</li>
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<li>Thunder Power Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIEV#NASDAQ">AIEV</a>) plunged 26.78% after Western Capital Resources completed its tender offer on April 17, accepting 680,087 shares or 7.7% of the former&#8217;s outstanding shares, exceeding its initial target and accommodating all valid tenders.</li>
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<li>Snow Lake Resources Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LITM#NASDAQ">LITM</a>) lost 26.32% as it announced an update on its share repurchase program without disclosing the exact number of shares repurchased, using its corporate funds for buyback.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 2.67% to hover around $62.30 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar advanced 2.007% to hover around $3,394.03 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,396.57 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 1.30% at the 97.9410 level.
Asian markets advanced on Wednesday, except Japan's Nikkei 225 index. India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, China&#8217;s CSI 300, Australia's ASX 200, and South Korea's Kospi index ended higher. European markets were mostly lower in early trade.
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With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Monday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects Comerica Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $1.13 per share on revenue of $831.34 million before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Comerica shares gained 0.2% to $53.05 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter financial results after the closing bell on Thursday. The company said it expects second-quarter revenue of $11.04 billion and earnings per share of $6.61. Netflix shares gained 3.4% to $1,006.00 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 98 cents per share on revenue of $368.55 billion. The company will release earnings after the markets close. AZZ shares rose 1.2% to $82.00 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTX#NYSE">MTX</a>) issued preliminary results for the first quarter, expecting revenue of $492 million for the quarter. Minerals Technologies shares fell 1.8% to $55.71 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Zions Bancorporation, National Association (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZION#NASDAQ">ZION</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.18 per share on revenue of $797.07 million after the closing bell. Zions Bancorporation shares gained 1.5% to $44.95 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Comerica, Netflix And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Monday

Minerals Technologies Preliminary Q1 Results; Expects $492M Sales Results

During the last three months, 4 analysts shared their evaluations of Minerals Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTX#NYSE">MTX</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Minerals Technologies, revealing an average target of $97.0, a high estimate of $103.00, and a low estimate of $92.00. Highlighting a 3.32% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $100.33. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744639238_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
A clear picture of Minerals Technologies's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
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&#x7C;Peter Osterland &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $92.00&#x7C;$101.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Harrison &#x7C;Seaport Global &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $92.00&#x7C;$97.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Peter Osterland &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $101.00&#x7C;$103.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Peter Osterland &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $103.00&#x7C;- &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Minerals Technologies. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Minerals Technologies compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Minerals Technologies's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
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Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Minerals Technologies's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Minerals Technologies</h2>
Minerals Technologies Inc mines, produces, and sells mineral-based products. The firm organizes itself into two segments: The Consumer &amp; Specialties segment that derives maximum revenue, serves consumer end markets directly with mineral-to-market finished products and also provides specialty mineral-based solutions and technologies that are an essential component of our customers' finished products. The Engineered Solutions segment serves industrial end markets with engineered systems, mineral blends, and technologies that are designed to improve our customers' manufacturing processes and projects. The majority of revenue comes from the United States.
<h3>Financial Insights: Minerals Technologies</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3M period, Minerals Technologies faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -1.22% in revenue growth as of 31 December, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Materials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Minerals Technologies's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 10.42%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Minerals Technologies's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.13%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Minerals Technologies's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.59%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Minerals Technologies's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.56, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Deep Dive Into Minerals Technologies Stock: Analyst Perspectives (4 Ratings)

Truist Securities analyst Peter Osterland maintains Minerals Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTX#NYSE">MTX</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $101 to $92.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Minerals Technologies, Lowers Price Target to $92

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<li>RSI Value: 25</li>
<li>JHX Price Action: Shares of James Hardie fell 1.6% to close at $24.25 on Friday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Minerals Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTX#NYSE">MTX</a>)</h3>
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<li>On March 5, Seaport Global analyst Michael Harrison maintained Minerals Technologies with a Buy rating and lowered the price target from $97 to $92. The company's stock fell around 7% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MTX">has a 52-week low </a> of $62.80.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 27</li>
<li>MTX Price Action: Shares of Minerals Technologies fell 2% to close at $63.61 on Friday.</li>
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<li>RSI Value: 28.9</li>
<li>SCL Price Action: Shares of Stepan fell 3.3% to close at $55.33 on Friday.</li>
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Seaport Global analyst Michael Harrison maintains Minerals Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTX#NYSE">MTX</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $97 to $92.

Seaport Global Maintains Buy on Minerals Technologies, Lowers Price Target to $92

Truist Securities analyst Peter Osterland maintains Minerals Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTX#NYSE">MTX</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $103 to $101.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Minerals Technologies, Lowers Price Target to $101

Minerals Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTX#NYSE">MTX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.50 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.39 by 7.91 percent. This is a 17.19 percent increase over earnings of $1.28 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $518.10 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $523.00 million by 0.94 percent. This is a 1.22 percent decrease over sales of $524.50 million the same period last year.

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Truist Securities analyst Peter Osterland initiated coverage on several chemicals stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">ahead of earnings release</a>.
Chemours Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CC#NYSE">CC</a>): The analyst initiated coverage with a Buy rating and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CC/analyst-ratings">a price forecast of $27</a>. The analyst writes that the company is positioned to achieve strong earnings growth in 2025-2026.
Osterland sees margin expansion in its Opteon refrigerant franchise and a potential rebound in the underperforming TiO2 segment, where consensus estimates appear overly conservative.
Valuation upside exists as the new management team executes cost optimization strategies and focuses on higher-value product applications, adds the analyst.
Osterland estimates EBITDA of $775 million (in line), $1.004 billion (+8% vs. Street), and $1.188 billion (+11% vs. Street) for 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively.
The analyst assumes ~6% average revenue growth in 2025-2026 (above the company's &gt;5% target) and consolidated EBITDA margins reaching 18.3% by 2026 (vs. Street's 17.1%).
Tronox Holdings plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TROX#NYSE">TROX</a>): Osterland initiated coverage with a Buy rating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/trox/analyst-ratings">and price forecast of $17.</a> The analyst sees the company as one of the strongest players in the TiO2 industry, benefiting from its scale and strong vertical integration, which have helped sustain margins better than peers during the downturn.
With improving TiO2 market fundamentals and potential support from anti-dumping duties on Chinese exports, the analyst expects above-market volume growth and significant earnings upside as operating rates recover.
The analyst estimates EBITDA of $563 million (in line with Street), $694 million (+6% vs Street), and $802 million (+6% vs Street) in 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively.
Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTX#NYSE">MTX</a>): The analyst initiated coverage with a Buy rating and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/mtx/analyst-ratings">a price forecast of $103</a>. Osterland writes that the company's unique mineral reserves, engineering expertise, and strong market positions create a competitive edge which is undervalued relative to peers.
The analyst expects sustainable mid-single-digit revenue growth driven by diverse opportunities, modest upside to consensus estimates for 2025-2026, and potential upward revision to the company&#8217;s medium-term operating margin target.
The analyst estimates EBITDA of $404 million (in line with Street), $440 million (+3% vs Street), and $471 million (+4% vs Street) for 2024, 2025, and 2026 respectively.
Westlake Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLK#NYSE">WLK</a>): Osterland initiated coverage with a Buy rating and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/wlk/analyst-ratings">price forecast of&nbsp;$168</a>. The analyst says that the company has built a vertically integrated market leader through its synergistic chemicals and building products strategy.
With a strong ~$3 billion cash balance, the company has flexibility for further HIP expansion via M&amp;A or increased shareholder returns, adds the analyst.
Osterland estimates EBITDA of $2.377 billion (in line with Street), $2.677 billion (+5% vs Street), and $2.996 billion (+5% vs Street) in 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively.
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First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>): The analyst cut the price forecast from $246 to $236, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FSLR/analyst-ratings">while maintaining a Buy rating.</a>
The analyst writes that updates on the A/D ruling will be pivotal for pricing power, though near-term customer commitments may stay limited.
The analyst says that monitoring warranty remediation costs and the shift of India-manufactured supply to the U.S. will be crucial for evaluating capacity utilization and gross margin gains.
For FY24/FY25, Gosai estimates revenue of $1.502 billion with an adj. EBITDA margin of 44.6% and $5.516 billion with a 55% margin (slightly above consensus).
Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLNC#NASDAQ">FLNC</a>): The analyst cut the price forecast from $25 to $20, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/flnc/analyst-ratings">while reiterating a Buy rating.</a>
Taking about the key focus areas, the analyst expects FY25 revenue cover to rise to the mid-80% range, 25% of U.S. projects to use domestic cells in FY25 and maintain stability in market share.
Gosai estimates revenue of $361 million and gross margin of 12.7% ahead of consensus at $257 million and 11.1% for first quarter 2025.
For FY25, the analyst sees revenue of $3.84 billion near the middle of the guidance range ($3.6 billion-$4.4 billion).
HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HASI#NYSE">HASI</a>): Gosai retained the price forecast of &nbsp;$37 and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/hasi/analyst-ratings">a Buy rating on the stock</a>.
The analyst writes that the company&#8217;s key factors to watch include progress on the >$5.5 billion pipeline, developments in the KKR partnership, and the stability of asset yields.
The analyst expects to closely monitor guidance updates, particularly regarding the projected 8%-10% annual adjusted EPS growth through 2026 and the outlook for 2027 amidst policy uncertainties.
The analyst's adjusted EPS estimate for fourth-quarter is 61 cents (slightly higher than the consensus of 59 cents) and for 2024 stands at $2.43 (vs. $2.41 consensus).
Clearway Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWEN#NYSE">CWEN</a>): The analyst maintained the price forecast of $32 and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cwen/analyst-ratings">Buy rating on the stock</a>.
Gosai anticipates that wind production data from key western states could provide upside during the seasonally weaker fourth-quarter.
The analyst highlights updates on the path to achieving the 2027 CAFD guidance as a key factor, noting recent M&amp;A activity, including Tuolumne Wind, and the offer of Honeycomb, which add visibility toward reaching the $2.50 midpoint.
The analyst estimates 2024 EBITDA/CAFD of $1.17 billion/$406 million (roughly in-line) and 2025 EBITA/CAFD of 1.24 billion/$432 million (above consensus).
Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>): The analyst cut the price forecast from $20 to $18, while <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/be/analyst-ratings">reiterating an Underperform rating</a>.
Gosai says that key focus areas for the company include ensuring stability in order flow, securing greenfield projects, and tracking developments related to ITC impacts, which are pivotal for project economics.
While utility partnerships are expected to increase, maintaining cost competitiveness and improving margins will be critical for achieving the company&#8217;s goals, adds the analyst.
The analyst's 2024 revenue estimate falls at the lower end of the guidance range of $1.4 billion-$1.6 billion, and expects gross margins to be below consensus at 24.3%, vs. the 26.6% consensus and 28% guidance.
Also, the analyst sees 2025 revenue and EBITDA below consensus.
The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>): The analyst maintained the price forecast of $11 and an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/aes/analyst-ratings">Underperform rating on the stock</a>.
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The analyst says they are looking for updates on the $3.5 billion asset sale program while anticipating near-term EPS dilution and execution risks in the renewables segment.
Gosai estimates 2024 EBITDA of $2.65 billion, at the lower end of the $2.6 billion-$2.9 billion guidance and in line with consensus at $2.66 billion.
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Truist Securities analyst Peter Osterland initiates coverage on Minerals Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTX#NYSE">MTX</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $103.

Truist Securities Initiates Coverage On Minerals Technologies with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $103

A substantial insider activity was disclosed on January 23, as Dietrich, Chairman and CEO at Minerals Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTX#NYSE">MTX</a>), reported the exercise of a large sell of company stock options.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000891014/000156218025000464//Archives/edgar/data/891014/000156218025000464/0001562180-25-000464-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday revealed that Dietrich, Chairman and CEO at Minerals Technologies in the Materials sector, exercised stock options for 0 shares of MTX stock. The exercise price of the options was $0.0 per share.
As of Friday morning, Minerals Technologies shares are down by 0.85%, with a current price of $75.09. This implies that Dietrich's 0 shares have a value of $0.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind Minerals Technologies</h3>
Minerals Technologies Inc mines, produces, and sells mineral-based products. The firm organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The specialty minerals segment, sells calcium carbonate, limestone, and talc, which is used in the paper, building materials, paint, automotive, and pharmaceutical industries. The refractories segment sells products for steel furnaces. The performance materials segment sells bentonite used in steel alloy casting and household products including cat litter. The majority of revenue comes from the United States.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Minerals Technologies's Financials</h3>
Revenue Challenges: Minerals Technologies's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -4.22%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Materials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Profitability Metrics: Unlocking Value
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Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 25.77%, indicating concerns regarding cost management and overall profitability relative to its industry counterparts.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): With an EPS below industry norms, Minerals Technologies exhibits below-average bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 1.45.
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Debt Management: Minerals Technologies's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.58, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
Assessing Valuation Metrics:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 16.08 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Minerals Technologies's stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The Price to Sales ratio is 1.16, which is lower than the industry average. This suggests a possible undervaluation based on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Minerals Technologies's EV/EBITDA ratio at 8.64 suggests potential undervaluation, falling below industry averages.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>Delving Into the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
In the complex landscape of investment decisions, investors should approach insider transactions as part of a comprehensive analysis, considering various elements.
When discussing legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
A new purchase by a company insider is a indication that they anticipate the stock will rise.
On the other hand, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Breaking Down the Significance of Transaction Codes</h3>
For <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a>, a primary focus lies on transactions occurring in the open market, as indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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