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Minerals Technologies vs LSB Industries: MTX and LXU compared
Minerals Technologies is the larger company: $555M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $159M for LSB Industries (Q3 2026). Minerals Technologies is growing faster (+4% against +2% a year earlier). LSB Industries is more profitable, with an operating margin of 16.9% against 11.7%.
Where the money goes: MTX and LXU
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.
LSB Industries (LXU) · Q3 2026
LSB Industries, Q3 2026: revenue $159M (+2% year over year), operating margin 16.9%, net earnings $16.3M, operating cash flow $20.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Minerals Technologies (MTX) | LSB Industries (LXU) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $555M | $159M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +4% | +2% |
| Gross margin | 23.3% | 27.2% |
| Operating margin | 11.7% | 16.9% |
| Net earnings | $42.7M | $16.3M |
| Net margin | 7.7% | 10.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $75.9M | $20.5M |
| Free cash flow | $51.9M | $2.4M |
| Market value | $1.9B | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $90.50 | — |
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 LSB Industries?
Minerals Technologies is the larger company: $555M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $159M for LSB Industries (Q3 2026).
Is Minerals Technologies or LSB Industries growing faster?
Minerals Technologies is growing faster (+4% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Minerals Technologies or LSB Industries?
LSB Industries is more profitable, with an operating margin of 16.9% against 11.7%.
More: Minerals Technologies earnings · how Minerals Technologies makes money · LSB Industries earnings · how LSB Industries makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.