Zacks cuts Minerals Technologies stock to strong sell

Published on 10/20/2026 at 18:46 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Minerals Technologies will release third-quarter results on October 29, 2026. Minerals Technologies stock costs EUR 55.50 on October 20, 2026.

Analyst rating and reporting date

Zacks Research issued a strong sell downgrade on October 16, 2026.
Minerals Technologies will release third-quarter results on October 29, 2026.
Second-quarter revenue was USD 548.40 million versus USD 558.77 million expected.
Minerals Technologies stock costs EUR 55.50 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026 at 6:38 p.m. CEST.

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Minerals Technologies stock (ISIN US6031581068) received a strong sell downgrade from Zacks Research on October 16, 2026, according to MarketBeat. Minerals Technologies will release its third-quarter results after the market close on October 29, 2026, the company said in its October 5 release. The stock was trading at EUR 55.50 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026 at 6:38 p.m. CEST.

Zacks turns more negative

MarketBeat reported that Zacks Research lowered its rating from hold to strong sell on October 16, 2026. The same report put the average analyst target at USD 90.00 and the average rating at Reduce, based on four analyst ratings.

October 29 brings the next report

Minerals Technologies said on October 5, 2026 that the third-quarter report will cover the period ended October 4, 2026. The company scheduled its earnings call for October 30 at 11:00 a.m. ET, one day after the release.

Revenue rose as earnings missed

In the second quarter ended July 5, 2026, revenue reached USD 548.40 million, up 3.70 percent from USD 528.90 million a year earlier, according to MarketBeat. Adjusted earnings per share were USD 1.60 against a USD 1.64 consensus estimate, while revenue was USD 10.37 million below expectations.

New financing changes the debt profile

On October 13, 2026, Minerals Technologies completed a USD 400.00 million senior notes offering carrying a 7.50 percent interest rate. The SEC filing also describes a new USD 500.00 million revolving facility maturing on October 13, 2031. Proceeds are intended to redeem the outstanding 5.00 percent notes due in 2028.

Stock stays below its annual high

On the NYSE, Minerals Technologies last traded at USD 62.28 on October 20, 2026 at 12:43 p.m. EDT. Its 52-week range was USD 53.94 to USD 84.34, leaving the stock 26.16 percent below the high, while market capitalization stood at USD 1.9 billion.

Dates and financing frame the outlook

The October 29 report will provide the next operating checkpoint after the second-quarter revenue increase and adjusted earnings shortfall. For investors, the combination of a fresh rating downgrade and the USD 400.00 million refinancing puts the upcoming quarterly figures alongside debt service and liquidity.

Minerals Technologies was trading at EUR 55.50 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026 at 6:38 p.m. CEST.

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