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Minerals Technologies (MTX) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 1, 2026
Minerals Technologies (MTX) reported revenue of $547M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +11% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 10.7%, net earnings $36.2M (6.6% of revenue).
Minerals Technologies, Q1 2026: revenue $547M (+11% year over year), operating margin 10.7%, net earnings $36.2M, operating cash flow $32.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $547M | +5% | +11% |
| Gross profit | $131M | +5% | +10% |
| Operating profit | $58.7M | -5% | — |
| Net earnings | $36.2M | -3% | — |
| Operating cash flow | $32.1M | -50% | — |
| Free cash flow | $9.0M | -72% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $546.9M in Q1 2026, up 11% year over year and up 5% from the previous quarter. High Temperature Technologies was the largest line at 34% of revenue. Household and Personal Care added $19.3M year over year (up 16%), 35% of the total change.
Gross margin was 24.0%, down 0.3 points from Q1 2025. Operating profit was $58.7M, a 10.7% margin (up 43.3 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 74% while revenue rose 11%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+14%). Net earnings were $36.2M. The effective tax rate was 21.0%.
Operating cash flow was $32.1M, 86% of net income including minority interests. Working capital and other items used $5.2M. Capital expenditures of $23.1M left free cash flow of $9.0M.
Questions
What was Minerals Technologies' revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Minerals Technologies (MTX) reported revenue of $547M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +11% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before.
Was Minerals Technologies profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $58.7M (10.7% of revenue) and net earnings $36.2M.