Minerals Technologies (MTX) Insider John Carmola Buys 43 Shares

Minerals Technologies Stock Positioned Near Yearly Highs

On June 18, 2026, insider John Carmola purchased 43 shares of Minerals Technologies Inc. NYSE: MTX. The trade took place while the stock traded around $77.82 on Tuesday, placing the shares close to the upper boundary of their 52-week trading span. This activity follows earlier coverage of insider moves at the New York-based specialty chemicals maker, tying into a broader pattern of executive transactions recorded on the same day.

Insider Buying and Selling at Minerals Technologies Inc.

The purchase by John Carmola was part of a wider group of transactions filed for June 18, 2026. On that same date, Robert Clark acquired 51 shares, Carolyn Pittman added 32 shares, Marc Robinson picked up 41 shares, and Rocky Motwani bought 12 shares of the company. None of these transactions were carried out under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, adding to a cluster of insider trades logged by the company during the period.

Stock Performance and Moving Averages

Minerals Technologies shares change hands around $77.82 on Tuesday, holding well above key trend lines. The price sits comfortably ahead of its 50-day moving average of $72.23 and its 200-day moving average of $71.09. Over the past year, the equity has moved between a 52-week low of $53.94 and a 52-week high of $84.34, giving the company a market capitalization of roughly $2.08 billion.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms maintain an active dialogue on the stock alongside these filings. Freedom Capital Markets maintained its Buy rating on the stock while adjusting its price target to $90.00 on September 18, 2026, and followed up by keeping the Buy rating and a $90.00 target on September 23, 2026. Across the wider analyst community, the stock carries a consensus Strong Buy recommendation with a mean price target of $92.50 based on four analyst opinions.

Minerals Technologies Business Profile

Headquartered in New York, New York, Minerals Technologies Inc. develops, produces, and markets a variety of mineral and mineral-based products. The enterprise operates through two primary segments focused on consumer and specialty items, as well as engineered solutions for industrial, environmental, and infrastructure applications worldwide. With a history stretching back to 1968, the company serves customers across North America, Europe, Asia, and other global regions.

What to Watch Next for MTX Investors

Market participants can look ahead to the company's next scheduled earnings report on October 29, 2026, for further details on its financial progress. Investors should keep in mind that insider transactions provide a look at executive sentiment but do not guarantee future stock performance.