MTI(US:MTX) Globenewswire·2025-10-23 21:00Core Insights - Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) reported record earnings per share of $1.37 for Q3 2025, or $1.55 excluding special items, indicating strong financial performance despite mixed market conditions [1][3] - The company's worldwide net sales reached $532 million, reflecting a 1% increase both sequentially and year-over-year [2][24] - Operating income was reported at $71 million, or $78 million excluding special items, showing a slight decline of 1% compared to the previous quarter and the same quarter last year [2][26] Financial Performance - Earnings per share for Q3 2025 was $1.37, with a record of $1.55 when excluding special items [1][3] - Operating income was $71 million, down 1% sequentially and year-over-year, with an operating margin of 14.7% excluding special items [2][26] - Cash flow from operations was $71 million, while free cash flow stood at $44 million for the quarter [2][20] Segment Performance - The Consumer & Specialties segment reported sales of $277 million, remaining flat sequentially, with Household & Personal Care product line sales increasing by 2% to $130 million [3][4] - The Engineered Solutions segment saw sales of $255 million, up 2% sequentially, with notable growth in Environmental & Infrastructure product line sales, which increased by 5% [5][6] - Segment operating income for Consumer & Specialties was $37 million, maintaining an operating margin of 13.5%, while Engineered Solutions segment operating income improved to $45 million, achieving a record operating margin of 17.6% [4][6] Strategic Outlook - The CEO highlighted opportunities for growth across the company, particularly in Household & Personal Care, supported by strategic investments [3][4] - The company aims to leverage its technology-driven approach to enhance product offerings and capture market share in consumer-driven end markets [4][10]