Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.45
Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1993 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.6%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
3 years
MTX Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.7% and trend is rising.
MTX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.6%
Trailing DPS$0.45
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout11.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR31.0%
5Y CAGR17.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.4%
Total Shareholder Yield3.0%
1Y Total Return47.1%
5Y Total Return4.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,47210Y ago$13,84620Y ago$30,470
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
MTX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (34 years of payments)
MTX Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Minerals Technologies Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 11.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MTX has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 31.0% and 5-year CAGR of 17.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MTX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.6% dividend yield, 2.4% buyback yield, 3.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 4.7%, with dividends contributing 2.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,846 today.
MTX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.65
Avg/Payment$0.0825
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026Latest | $0.1200 | — | 61.45% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.1200 | — | 63.04% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $0.1200 | ↑ +9.1% | 81.46% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 72.45% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 75.73% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 58.65% | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.1100 | ↑ +10.0% | 54.46% | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.1000 | — | 53.97% | Sep 6, 2024 |
MTX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.6%
#6 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
3Y
17.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.0%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTXMinerals Technologie… | $2.4B | 0.6% | — | 3 | Unknown |
 ECLEcolab Inc. | $76.0B | 1.0% | 36.3% | 38 | Sustainable |
3rd  IFFInternational Flavor… | $19.6B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 HWKNHawkins, Inc. | $3.4B | 0.5% | 19.2% | 15 | Sustainable |
 IOSPInnospec Inc. | $2.0B | 2.1% | 36.4% | 12 | Sustainable |
 BCPCBalchem Corporation | $5.3B | 0.5% | 18.3% | 16 | Sustainable |
 MTRNMaterion Corporation | $5.7B | 0.2% | 15.4% | 13 | Sustainable |
1st  AMCRAmcor plc | $19.0B | 6.5% | 1.7% | 10 | Sustainable |
2nd  TROXTronox Holdings plc | $1.2B | 4.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
MTX Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.24 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $0.45 | 9.8% | 4 | $-0.59 | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2024 | $0.41 | 64.0% | 4 | $5.17 | 7.9% | 12.61x | 0.7% |
| 2023 | $0.25 | 25.0% | 4 | $2.58 | 9.7% | 10.32x | 0.4% |
| 2022 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.73 | 5.4% | 18.65x | 0.3% |
| 2021 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.86 | 4.1% | 24.30x | 0.3% |
| 2020 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.29 | 6.1% | 16.45x | 0.3% |
| 2019 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.78 | 5.3% | 18.90x | 0.3% |
| 2018 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.75 | 4.2% | 23.75x | 0.3% |
| 2017 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.48 | 3.6% | 27.40x | 0.3% |
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MTX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MTX stock.
How much dividend does MTX pay per share?
Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.45 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is MTX's next ex-dividend date?
MTX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MTX typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is MTX's dividend safe?
MTX's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +11.9%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MTX a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Minerals Technologies Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +17.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does MTX pay dividends?
Minerals Technologies Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.45 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 33+ years from 1993 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MTX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MTX five years ago would be worth approximately $10,472 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MTX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MTX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.