Minerals Technologies Q3 sales rise 4% to $555 million; EPS flat at $1.37
Minerals Technologies reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $555 million, up 4% from a year earlier, and earnings per share of $1.37, unchanged from the prior year. Excluding special items, EPS was $1.53 versus $1.55, and the company said it remains on track for mid-single-digit revenue growth for the full year. The company also raised its quarterly dividend 8% to $0.13 per share.
Key points
- Third-quarter net sales were $555 million, up 4% year over year; reported operating income was $65 million versus $71 million a year earlier.
- Consumer & Specialties segment operating income fell 34% to $25 million, driven by higher energy, transportation and raw material costs not fully recovered within the quarter.
- On October 13, 2026, the company completed a $400 million private offering of 7.5% senior notes due 2032 and raised its revolving credit facility to $500 million.
- The quarterly dividend rises to $0.13 per share, payable December 3, 2026, to holders of record on November 5, 2026.
The filing
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