MTX
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Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) closed at $65.26 as of 2026-03-20, trading 1.5% above its 200-week moving average of $64.27. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 6.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 55, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.0x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 1695 weeks of data, MTX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 34 times. On average, these episodes lasted 14 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MTX at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +12.1%.
With a market cap of $2.0 billion, MTX is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 13.2%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -0.8%. The stock trades at 1.2x book value.
Over the past 32.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MTX would have grown to $505, compared to $2536 for the S&P 500. MTX has returned 5.1% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 54.7% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: MTX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MTX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 34 historical episodes, buying MTX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +11.3% after 12 months (median +18.0%), compared to +10.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 62% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +20.6% vs +22.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MTX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MTX has crossed below its 200-week MA 34 times with an average 1-year return of +12.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1993 | Dec 1993 | 2 | 4.4% | +8.9% | +482.8% |
| Mar 1994 | Apr 1994 | 4 | 5.5% | +24.5% | +459.8% |
| May 1994 | May 1994 | 1 | 1.2% | +26.9% | +459.3% |
| Nov 1994 | Dec 1994 | 4 | 1.9% | +40.1% | +442.7% |
| Mar 1997 | Apr 1997 | 1 | 1.5% | +59.1% | +349.1% |
| Aug 1998 | Sep 1998 | 4 | 4.0% | +37.1% | +288.8% |
| Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 | 2 | 2.8% | -2.2% | +272.6% |
| Jan 1999 | Feb 1999 | 2 | 1.6% | +10.8% | +266.0% |
| Nov 1999 | Jan 2000 | 11 | 12.1% | -20.4% | +259.7% |
| Feb 2000 | Mar 2000 | 7 | 9.9% | -15.7% | +243.3% |
| Jun 2000 | Jun 2000 | 2 | 4.9% | +0.2% | +245.0% |
| Jul 2000 | Jul 2000 | 2 | 0.7% | -0.9% | +227.2% |
| Sep 2000 | Nov 2001 | 60 | 32.9% | -23.0% | +225.7% |
| Jul 2002 | Oct 2002 | 15 | 24.2% | +54.9% | +329.6% |
| Nov 2002 | Apr 2003 | 23 | 17.5% | +20.8% | +230.0% |
| Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 | 1 | 0.7% | +6.0% | +170.3% |
| Jun 2006 | Oct 2006 | 16 | 11.4% | +29.2% | +170.8% |
| Oct 2006 | Nov 2006 | 1 | 0.5% | +24.3% | +156.9% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | 2 | 7.9% | -27.5% | +153.1% |
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 | 1 | 2.1% | -54.1% | +139.1% |
| Sep 2008 | Apr 2010 | 79 | 54.2% | -15.4% | +156.7% |
| May 2010 | Aug 2010 | 17 | 14.4% | +25.4% | +161.6% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 10 | 10.0% | +34.1% | +168.1% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 4.6% | +42.3% | +167.8% |
| Sep 2015 | Oct 2015 | 1 | 1.7% | +43.2% | +37.4% |
| Dec 2015 | Feb 2016 | 11 | 24.8% | +79.2% | +48.1% |
| Aug 2017 | Sep 2017 | 4 | 0.7% | +5.4% | +6.2% |
| Sep 2018 | Sep 2018 | 1 | 0.4% | -25.0% | +1.5% |
| Oct 2018 | Nov 2020 | 112 | 52.8% | -21.7% | +3.7% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 4.2% | -1.4% | +15.0% |
| Aug 2022 | Nov 2022 | 13 | 18.2% | +8.7% | +17.4% |
| Dec 2022 | Dec 2022 | 2 | 3.2% | +12.5% | +13.4% |
| Mar 2023 | Nov 2023 | 36 | 20.6% | +24.8% | +14.0% |
| Mar 2025 | Jan 2026 | 42 | 20.6% | +1.0% | +1.0% |
| Average | 14 | — | +12.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MTX below its 200-week moving average?
No. Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) is currently 1.5% above its 200-week moving average of $64.27. It would need to fall to $64.27 to cross below the line.
What is MTX's 200-week moving average price?
Minerals Technologies Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $64.27 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when MTX drops below its 200-week moving average?
MTX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 34 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +12.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 14 weeks on average.
Is MTX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MTX as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 55. Free cash flow yield is 13.2%. Return on equity is -0.8%. Price-to-book is 1.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MTX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 32.6 years, $100 invested in MTX would have grown to $505, compared to $2536 for the S&P 500. That's 5.1% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. MTX has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does MTX pay a dividend?
Yes. Minerals Technologies Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 74.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20