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Minerals Technologies vs Kronos Worldwide: MTX and KRO compared
Minerals Technologies is the larger company: $555M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $541M for Kronos Worldwide (Q3 2026). Kronos Worldwide is growing faster (+18% against +4% a year earlier). Minerals Technologies is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.7% against 10.7%.
Where the money goes: MTX and KRO
Minerals Technologies (MTX) · Q3 2026
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.
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) · Q3 2026
Kronos Worldwide, Q3 2026: revenue $541M (+18% year over year), operating margin 10.7%, net earnings $34.8M, operating cash flow $52.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Minerals Technologies (MTX) | Kronos Worldwide (KRO) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $555M | $541M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +4% | +18% |
| Gross margin | 23.3% | 23.5% |
| Operating margin | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| Net earnings | $42.7M | $34.8M |
| Net margin | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $75.9M | $52.9M |
| Free cash flow | $51.9M | — |
| Market value | $1.9B | $859M |
| Analysts’ mean target | $90.50 | $8.50 |
Where the revenue comes from
Minerals Technologies
- High Temperature Technologies: $192M (35%)
- Specialty Additives: $148M (27%)
- Household and Personal Care: $130M (24%)
- Environmental and Infrastructure: $84.5M (15%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Minerals Technologies or Kronos Worldwide?
Minerals Technologies is the larger company: $555M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $541M for Kronos Worldwide (Q3 2026).
Is Minerals Technologies or Kronos Worldwide growing faster?
Kronos Worldwide is growing faster (+18% against +4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Minerals Technologies or Kronos Worldwide?
Minerals Technologies is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.7% against 10.7%.
More: Minerals Technologies earnings · how Minerals Technologies makes money · Kronos Worldwide earnings · how Kronos Worldwide makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.