Minerals Technologies Inc. Announces 2024 Third Quarter Financial Results

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Minerals Technologies Inc.
Minerals Technologies Inc.
  • Record Third Quarter Operating Income and Earnings Per Share Excluding Special Items

  • Strong Operating Margin and Cash Flow

  • Announced New $200 Million Share Repurchase Program and Completed Previous $75 Million Program

  • Increased Dividend by 10%

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE: MTX) (“MTI” or “the Company”) today reported earnings per share for the third quarter ended September 29, 2024 of $1.45 or $1.51 excluding special items, a third quarter record for MTI.

“We delivered a record third quarter and are on track for another record year. Both operating segments have accomplished a tremendous amount this year, extending their leadership positions in each of their markets, introducing innovative new products, and expanding margins.” said Douglas T. Dietrich, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, “MTI’s financial strength positions us well and provides multiple levers to continue to drive shareholder value.”

Worldwide net sales were $525 million, down 4 percent as reported or 2 percent versus the prior year on an underlying basis.

Reported operating income was $77 million. Operating income excluding special items was $79 million, a third quarter record for MTI, up 3 percent over the prior year and represented 15.1 percent of sales, as the Company continues to execute on its margin expansion strategy.

Third Quarter 2024 Segment Results

Consumer & Specialties segment sales were $280 million in the third quarter, up 1 percent on an underlying basis.

Household & Personal Care sales were $131 million, up 2 percent from the prior year
driven by increased sales in pet care and other consumer-oriented products. Specialty Additives sales were $149 million and grew 1 percent on an underlying basis.

Segment operating income increased by 9% over the prior year to $42 million. Underlying volume and mix, improved input costs and gains in productivity all contributed to higher operating income versus prior year. Operating margin expanded by 170 basis points over the prior year to 14.9% of sales.

The Consumer & Specialties segment provides technologically enhanced products to consumer-driven end markets, including mineral-to-market household products, as well as specialty additives that become functional components in a variety of consumer and industrial goods. This segment includes two product lines: Household & Personal Care and Specialty Additives.

Engineered Solutions segment sales were $244 million in the third quarter, down 5 percent from the prior year.

High-Temperature Technologies sales were $175 million, down 1 percent from the prior year due to softer demand in some industrial end markets. Environmental & Infrastructure sales were $70 million, 12 percent lower than the prior year as a result of continued weakness in commercial construction markets and large-scale environmental project activity.