MTX
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Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) closed at $75.96 as of 2026-05-01, trading 17.6% above its 200-week moving average of $64.58. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 11.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 60, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.85 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1701 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 $2.4 billion, MTX is a mid-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 9.8%. The stock trades at 1.4x book value.
Over the past 32.7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MTX would have grown to $588, compared to $2810 for the S&P 500. MTX has returned 5.6% annualized vs 10.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 54.7% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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 +11.5% 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% | +578.3% |
| Mar 1994 | Apr 1994 | 4 | 5.5% | +24.5% | +551.6% |
| May 1994 | May 1994 | 1 | 1.2% | +26.9% | +551.0% |
| Nov 1994 | Dec 1994 | 4 | 1.9% | +40.1% | +531.7% |
| Mar 1997 | Apr 1997 | 1 | 1.5% | +59.1% | +422.7% |
| Aug 1998 | Sep 1998 | 4 | 4.0% | +37.1% | +352.5% |
| Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 | 2 | 2.8% | -2.2% | +333.6% |
| Jan 1999 | Feb 1999 | 2 | 1.6% | +10.8% | +326.0% |
| Nov 1999 | Jan 2000 | 11 | 12.1% | -20.4% | +318.6% |
| Feb 2000 | Mar 2000 | 7 | 9.9% | -15.7% | +299.6% |
| Jun 2000 | Jun 2000 | 2 | 4.9% | +0.2% | +301.5% |
| Jul 2000 | Jul 2000 | 2 | 0.7% | -0.9% | +280.9% |
| Sep 2000 | Nov 2001 | 60 | 32.9% | -23.0% | +279.1% |
| Jul 2002 | Oct 2002 | 15 | 24.2% | +54.9% | +400.0% |
| Nov 2002 | Apr 2003 | 23 | 17.5% | +20.8% | +284.1% |
| Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 | 1 | 0.7% | +6.0% | +214.6% |
| Jun 2006 | Oct 2006 | 16 | 11.4% | +29.2% | +215.2% |
| Oct 2006 | Nov 2006 | 1 | 0.5% | +24.3% | +199.0% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | 2 | 7.9% | -27.5% | +194.6% |
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 | 1 | 2.1% | -54.1% | +178.4% |
| Sep 2008 | Apr 2010 | 79 | 54.2% | -15.4% | +198.8% |
| May 2010 | Aug 2010 | 17 | 14.4% | +25.4% | +204.5% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 10 | 10.0% | +34.1% | +212.1% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 4.6% | +42.3% | +211.8% |
| Sep 2015 | Oct 2015 | 1 | 1.7% | +43.2% | +60.0% |
| Dec 2015 | Feb 2016 | 11 | 24.8% | +79.2% | +72.4% |
| Aug 2017 | Sep 2017 | 4 | 0.7% | +5.4% | +23.6% |
| Sep 2018 | Sep 2018 | 1 | 0.4% | -25.0% | +18.2% |
| Oct 2018 | Nov 2020 | 112 | 52.8% | -21.7% | +20.7% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 4.2% | -1.4% | +33.8% |
| Aug 2022 | Nov 2022 | 13 | 18.2% | +8.7% | +36.6% |
| Dec 2022 | Dec 2022 | 2 | 3.2% | +12.5% | +32.0% |
| Mar 2023 | Nov 2023 | 36 | 20.6% | +24.8% | +32.7% |
| Mar 2025 | Jan 2026 | 42 | 20.6% | +1.0% | +17.5% |
| Average | 14 | — | +12.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MTX below its 200-week moving average?
No. Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) is currently 17.6% above its 200-week moving average of $64.58. It would need to fall to $64.58 to cross below the line.
What is MTX's 200-week moving average price?
Minerals Technologies Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $64.58 as of 2026-05-01. 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 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 60. Return on equity is 9.8%. Price-to-book is 1.4x. 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 32.7 years, $100 invested in MTX would have grown to $588, compared to $2810 for the S&P 500. That's 5.6% annualized vs 10.8% 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 63.00%.
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 2026-05-01