For its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31), Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE: MTX) has reported a 39% increase in E.P.S. from $1.22 a year ago to $1.69 in the current quarter. E.P.S. were $5.21 for the latest four quarters through December 31 versus $2.59 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 101%.
Recent Price Action
On 2/6/25, Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE: MTX) stock rose modestly by 0.4%, closing at $76.20. Moreover, unusually high trading volume at 165% of normal accompanied the advance. Relative to the market the stock has been weak over the last nine months and has declined -0.6% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Minerals Technologies has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). The Value Trend Rating reflects contradictory signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Minerals Technologies has a slightly positive Appreciation Score of 65 but a slightly negative Power Rating of 34, triggering the Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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