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MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MTX - US6031581068 - Common Stock

59.17 USD
+0.54 (+0.92%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
59.17 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

2

Taking everything into account, MTX scores 2 out of 10 in our technical rating. Recently some decent action could be observed, but in the medium term time frame this is still negative. MTX was also a bad performer in the overall market in the last year.

When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, MTX is a bad performer in the overall market: 83% of all stocks are doing better.
MTX is currently trading in the lower part of its 52 week range, which is not a good signal. Certainly not because the S&P500 Index is trading near new highs.
In the last month MTX has a been trading in the 55.37 - 60.12 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
The long term trend is still negative, but the short term trend is positive, so the stock is getting more and more appreciated by traders and investors.
MTX is an average performer in the Chemicals industry, it outperforms 50% of 81 stocks in the same industry.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC / MTX Weekly stock chart
MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC / MTX Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

MTX has a bad technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a support zone below the current price at 59.12, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

52.44

66.11

We found 3 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 57.85 to 59.12. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 55.94 to 56.48. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @52.97 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

2 important resistance areas can be observed.

  • Resistance @63.82 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 65.45 to 65.46. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorDOWNNEGATIVEThe long term trend for MTX is down.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for MTX is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength17.49NEGATIVEMTX has a low relative strength, it was outperformed by 82.51% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MTX is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of MTX is above a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of MTX is below a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)55.33NEUTRALThe RSI value for MTX is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.23POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests MTX has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)67.18NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for MTX is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.63MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for MTX suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)10.87NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for MTX suggests a weak or negative trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC / MTX Daily stock chart

MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC

NYSE:MTX (12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 59.17 0 (0%)

59.17

+0.54 (+0.92%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Performance
% Chg0.92%
1 Week0.89%
2 Weeks4.03%
1 Month6.61%
3 Month-7.71%
6 Month2.44%
12 Month-25.75%
2 Year-17.02%
3 Year-2.55%
5 Year-4.75%
10 Year29.02%
15 Year80.92%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.66
ATR(20)%2.63%
ATR Inc-33.73%
Range Today0.84
ADR(20)1.5
ADR(20)%2.53%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS17.49
3 months CRS23.55
6 months CRS40.74
Mansfield-1.62
10 Day High60.12
10 Day Low57.25
20 Day High60.12
20 Day Low55.37
52 Week High82.15
52 Week Low49.54
CS1 End59.12
CR1 Start63.82
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.43%
DER(5)-0.65%
Volume119.50K
Volume Incr-35.27%
Vol(5)120.66K
Vol(50)176.73K

MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC / MTX FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 2 / 10 to MTX.


What is the trend direction for MTX stock?

The current trend direction for MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) is Bearish.


What is the RSI signal for MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) stock?

MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) has an RSI value of 55.3257. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) stock?

The MACD indicator for MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) has a value of 0.23377, indicating a bearish trend.


Can you provide the short term momentum for MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC?

The short term momentum for MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) is positive.