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Minerals Technologies (MTX) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026
Minerals Technologies (MTX) reported revenue of $555M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +4% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 11.7%, net earnings $42.7M (7.7% of revenue).
Minerals Technologies, Q3 2026: revenue $555M (+4% year over year), operating margin 11.7%, net earnings $42.7M, operating cash flow $75.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $555M | +1% | +4% |
| Gross profit | $129M | -3% | -6% |
| Operating profit | $64.8M | — | -9% |
| Net earnings | $42.7M | — | -0.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $75.9M | +20% | +7% |
| Free cash flow | $51.9M | +45% | +19% |
What changed
Revenue was $554.9M in Q3 2026, up 4% year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter. High Temperature Technologies was the largest line at 35% of revenue. High Temperature Technologies added $13.4M year over year (up 7%), 60% of the total change.
Gross margin was 23.3%, down 2.4 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $64.8M, a 11.7% margin (down 1.6 points year over year). Operating profit fell $6.1M even though revenue rose $22.5M versus Q3 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses fell 3% while revenue rose 4%. Net earnings were $42.7M, down 1% year over year. The effective tax rate was 21.8%.
Operating cash flow was $75.9M (up 7% year over year), 173% of net income including minority interests. Working capital and other items added $32.1M. Capital expenditures of $24.0M left free cash flow of $51.9M.
Questions
What was Minerals Technologies' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Minerals Technologies (MTX) reported revenue of $555M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +4% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before.
Was Minerals Technologies profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $64.8M (11.7% of revenue) and net earnings $42.7M.