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Minerals Technologies Inc (MTX) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Performance and ...

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Minerals Technologies Inc (NYSE:MTX) achieved record operating income and EBITDA for the fourth consecutive quarter and second consecutive year .

The company reported a 15% operating margin in 2024 , reaching its target a year ahead of schedule.

The Consumer & Specialties segment showed strong performance with a 25% increase in operating income on an underlying basis.

MTX experienced a slow start to 2025 due to cautious customer inventory management and potential tariff uncertainties.

Erik Aldag noted that the margin pressure is primarily due to mix impacts, with softer markets in high-margin areas like high-temperature technologies. Energy rates are slightly higher, and there may be a timing impact in passing these costs through to customers. However, margins are expected to build through the year , with Q4 and Q1 typically being the softest due to seasonality. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus ..

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