MTX Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how MTX performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, MTX sees a -2.95% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.37% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.72%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
MTX Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
518.10M
-1.22%
-1.26%
Gross Margin
25.61%
7.20%
-0.62%
Operating Margin
14.32%
8.57%
-5.10%
Net Margin
10.56%
36.08%
16.17%
EPS
1.69
38.52%
16.55%
No Data Available
MTX Earnings Analysis
Minerals Technologies Inc Corporation (MTX.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Quarterly Operating Income Record: Record operating income achieved for the fourth consecutive quarter, totaling $316 million for the full year, reflecting a 13% increase year-over-year.
EBITDA Performance Improvement: Full-year EBITDA reached over $400 million, representing 19.2% of sales, an increase of 210 basis points compared to the previous year.
Record Earnings per Share: Earnings per share for the full year were a record $6.15, marking an 18% increase over the prior year, with a compound growth rate of 8% over the last five years.
Operating Margin Improvement: Operating margin improved to 15% for the year, surpassing the target set for 2025, driven by disciplined pricing and cost management.
Shareholder Returns Enhancement: Shareholder returns increased with a completed $75 million share buyback program and a 10% increase in dividends, alongside the authorization of a new $200 million share repurchase program.
Negative
Fourth-Quarter Sales Decline: Fourth-quarter sales were $518 million, slightly below the prior year driven by specialty additives, indicating a decline in demand in this segment.
Engineered Solutions Sales Decline: Sales in the Engineered Solutions segment saw further softening in the fourth quarter, particularly in the steel and foundry markets, which negatively impacted overall sales performance.
Steel Utilization Decline: Steel utilization rates in the US dropped to as low as 72% in the fourth quarter, down from 80% in the third quarter, reflecting a significant decline in market activity.
Sales Decline in Construction: Full-year sales for environmental and infrastructure were 8% lower, indicating persistent weakness in commercial construction and environmental lining applications throughout the year.
Sales Forecast and Challenges: First-quarter sales are expected to be around $500 million, with a projected 5% decrease in Engineered Solutions sales due to a slow start and cautious customer inventory management.
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MTX Earning Call Sentiment
Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE:MTX) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
MTX.N
1.34%Positive
The earnings call summary shows strong financial performance with increased EPS, operating income, and gross margin. Positive developments include a 10% dividend increase, a new share repurchase program, and significant shareholder returns. Despite some market challenges and uncertainties, management remains optimistic about future growth and margin improvements. The Q&A section highlights potential growth in Consumer and Specialties, and management's confidence in maintaining margins. Given the company's market cap, these factors suggest a positive stock price movement of 2% to 8% over the next two weeks.
