$MTX
Minerals Technologies Inc
XNYS•Materials•Industrial Inorganic Chemicals
Why is MTX up today? It is at $71.11 (+0.92%), and our scanner flagged it 22 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment MTX spikes, and full due diligence on MTX — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.
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Key Stats
- Price
- $71.11
- Change today
- +0.92%
- Previous close
- $70.46
- 52-week range
- $53.94 – $84.34
- Market cap
- $2.21B
- Dividend yield
- 0.68% ($0.48)
- Institutional own.
- 99.9%
- Total held
- 100.0%
- Short interest
- 783K ▲ +3% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
- Days to cover
- 2.9d
- Avg daily volume
- 211K
- Sector
- Materials
- Industry
- Industrial Inorganic Chemicals
- Exchange
- XNYS
- 5m
- 0.4x
- 15m
- 0.4x
- 1h
- 0.4x
- 1D
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Why is $MTX up today?
Here is the latest on MTX from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for MTX today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
Likely catalystMINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jul 5, 2026, from an SEC filing. Read it →Latest filingSC 13G/APassive 5%+ stake updatedAug 6, 2026 · 17 days agoAnalyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.
Insiders
0 buys, 0 sells last 3 months (0/28 over 12 months)Show 12 recent transactionsMinimize 12 recent transactions
| Insider | Action | Shares | % of position | Owns after | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dietrich Douglas T Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -22K 0.07% of company | sold 11% | 176K | $1.8M at $81.53 | May 14, 26 |
Dietrich Douglas T Officer | Other | 22K 0.07% of company | added 12% | 198K | $1.7M at $78.03 | May 14, 26 |
Jordan Timothy Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -6K 0.02% of company | sold 82% | 1K | $482K at $80.27 | May 11, 26 |
Aldag Erik Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -1K | sold 13% | 7K | $70K at $68.89 | Jan 26, 26 |
Aldag Erik Officer | Other | 2K | added 30% | 8K | n/a | Jan 26, 26 |
Monagle Dj Iii Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -2K | sold 2.1% | 89K | $134K at $68.89 | Jan 26, 26 |
Monagle Dj Iii Officer | Other | 4K 0.01% of company | added 4.0% | 91K | n/a | Jan 26, 26 |
Jordan Timothy Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -981 | sold 12% | 7K | $68K at $68.89 | Jan 26, 26 |
Jordan Timothy Officer | Other | 2K | added 30% | 8K | n/a | Jan 26, 26 |
Hastings Jonathan J Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -1K | sold 2.0% | 64K | $91K at $68.89 | Jan 26, 26 |
Hastings Jonathan J Officer | Other | 3K | added 4.9% | 65K | n/a | Jan 26, 26 |
Argirakis Brett Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -1K | sold 3.4% | 33K | $80K at $68.89 | Jan 26, 26 |
Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.
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MTX stock FAQ
Why is $MTX up today?
Here is the latest on MTX from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for MTX today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
What is the MTX stock price today?
MTX last traded at $71.11, up 0.92% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
Does MTX pay a dividend?
Yes. MTX currently has a dividend yield of about 0.68% ($0.48 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.
Where can I see live MTX alerts?
The MTX Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged MTX 22 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is MTX on?
MTX (Minerals Technologies Inc) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $2.21B in the INDUSTRIAL INORGANIC CHEMICALS sector.
Is MTX good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge MTX for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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