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Minerals Technologies Inc stock upgraded to Strong Buy Candidate.
(Updated on Mar 27, 2024)

Buy or Hold candidate since Feb 02, 2024 Gain 12.04% PDF

The Minerals Technologies Inc stock price gained 2.51% on the last trading day (Wednesday, 27th Mar 2024), rising from $74.82 to $76.70. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.83% from a day low at $75.33 to a day high of $76.71. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 5.43% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 8 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 100 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $7.68 million.

The stock lies in the middle of a wide and strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 11.26% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $79.46 and $89.01 at the end of this 3-month period.

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MTX Signals & Forecast

Mostly positive signals in the chart today. The Minerals Technologies Inc stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $74.63 and $72.31. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, and so far it has risen 18.15%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Minerals Technologies Inc stock

On the downside, the stock finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $68.46 and $66.64. There is a natural risk involved when a stock is testing a support level, since if this is broken, the stock then may fall to the next support level. In this case, Minerals Technologies Inc finds support just below today's level at $68.46. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $66.64 and $66.07.

In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this stock. During the last day, the stock moved $1.38 between high and low, or 1.83%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.39%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $73.91 (-3.64%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 49 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (MTX) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 28th

For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 28th we expect Minerals Technologies Inc to open at $76.25, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $75.26 and $78.14, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.44 (+/-1.88%) up or down from last closing price. If Minerals Technologies Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.75% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $68.46, some $8.24 (10.74%) from the current price of $76.70, our system finds the risk reward attractive.

Is Minerals Technologies Inc stock A Buy?

Minerals Technologies Inc holds several positive signals and is within a strong rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.

Current score: 6.676 Strong Buy Candidate Upgraded

Predicted Opening Price for Minerals Technologies Inc of Thursday, March 28, 2024

Fair opening price March 28, 2024 Current price
$76.25 ( 0.591%) $76.70

The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.

Trading levels for MTX

Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
Resistance R3 77.63 1.21 %
R2 77.10 0.521 %
R1 76.77 0.0963 %
Current price: 76.70
Support S1 75.72 -1.28 %
S2 75.39 -1.70 %
S3 74.87 -2.39 %

Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
Resistance R3 0 .
R2 0 .
R1 0 .
Current price 76.70
Support S1 68.46 -10.74%
S2 66.64 -13.12%
S3 66.07 -13.86%

MTX Dividend Payout History


# Declaration Date Ex-Date Pay Date Amount Yield
1 Jan 24, 2024 Feb 14, 2024 Mar 07, 2024 $0.100 0.137%
2 Oct 18, 2023 Oct 31, 2023 Dec 07, 2023 $0.100 0.156%
3 Jul 19, 2023 Aug 17, 2023 Sep 08, 2023 $0.0500 0.0916%
4 May 16, 2023 May 31, 2023 Jun 15, 2023 $0.0500 0.0885%
5 Jan 25, 2023 Feb 15, 2023 Mar 09, 2023 $0.0500 0.0835%

FAQ

What is the symbol for Minerals Technologies Inc Stock and on which exchange is it traded?
The symbol for Minerals Technologies Inc is MTX and it is traded on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange).

Should I buy or sell Minerals Technologies Inc Stock?
Minerals Technologies Inc holds several positive signals and is within a strong rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.

How to buy Minerals Technologies Inc Stock?
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What's the current price of Minerals Technologies Inc Stock?
As of the end of day on the 2024-03-27, the price of an Minerals Technologies Inc (MTX) share was $76.70.

What is the 52-week high and low for Minerals Technologies Inc Stock?
The 52-week high for Minerals Technologies Inc Stock is $76.71 and the 52-week low is $48.61.

What is the market capitalization of Minerals Technologies Inc Stock?
As of the 2024-03-27, the market capitalization of Minerals Technologies Inc is 2.421B.

When is the next earnings date for Minerals Technologies Inc?
The upcoming earnings date for Minerals Technologies Inc is Apr 25, 2024.
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About Minerals Technologies Inc

Minerals Technologies Minerals Technologies Inc. develops, produces, and markets various specialty mineral, mineral-based, and synthetic mineral products, and supporting systems and services. The company operates through three segments: Performance Materials, Specialty Minerals and Refractories. The Performance Materials segment supplies bentonite and bentonite-related products, as well as leonardite. This segment also offers metal casting products; household, persona... MTX Profile

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