Minerals Technologies Inc. reported first-quarter 2026 earnings per share of $1.17, or $1.38 excluding special items, up 21% from the prior year.
Net sales rose 11% year over year to $547 million, with foreign exchange adding $17 million to sales. Sales also increased 5% from the prior quarter. Operating income was $59 million, or $68 million excluding special items, up 7% from a year earlier. Operating margin was 10.7% of sales, or 12.3% excluding special items.
The Consumer & Specialties segment posted sales of $297 million, up 11% from last year and 8% sequentially. Within that segment, Household & Personal Care sales were $142 million, up 16% year over year and 7% from the prior quarter. Specialty Additives sales were $154 million, up 6% year over year and 9% sequentially. Segment operating income rose to $33 million, up 18% from the prior year.
Engineered Solutions segment sales reached $250 million, up 12% year over year and 2% from the prior quarter. High-Temperature Technologies sales were $183 million, up 8% from a year ago and 3% sequentially. Environmental & Infrastructure sales were $67 million, flat from the prior quarter but up 24% year over year. Segment operating income was $39 million, up 17% from the prior year.
The company said the first quarter’s sales growth was driven primarily by volume growth across both segments. Today the company's shares have moved 0.7% to a price of $71.85. For the full picture, make sure to review MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC's 8-K report.
