MTX Stock and Options Trade Setup — Minerals Technologies Inc.
NYSE · Specialty Minerals & Process Materials · Very low options liquidity · Small cap · ~$2.1B
Minerals Technologies occupies high-value niches in specialty minerals that command premium pricing because substitution is difficult or impractical. PCC, produced on-site at paper mills via satellite plants, is deeply integrated into the paper manufacturing process — Minerals Technologies is essentially a captive supplier with 20+ year contracts. The Performance Materials segment (AMCOL acquisition) provides specialty minerals for oil drilling, environmental containment, and personal care applications. Refractories support steel, glass, and aluminum production at levels not easily replaced. The company has been acquisitive and disciplined — tuck-ins in high-margin specialty applications have steadily improved the portfolio quality. Free cash flow is strong and consistent, funding buybacks that have reduced share count materially.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is a living document — updated every 72 hours from the last scan. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move MTX against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Paper industry secular decline reduces satellite plant volumes over time
- 2.Construction and steel end markets are cyclical
- 3.Commodity mineral price volatility affects input costs for PCC and specialty products
MTX Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is MTX a good options trade today?+
Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 63/100, ranking it top 40%. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a watchlist setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is MTX's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
MTX's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 60%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past MTX trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for MTX?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the MTX setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh MTX's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If MTX drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for MTX?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to MTX: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is MTX outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. MTX currently scores 63.
How does MTX compare to other Specialty Minerals & Process Materials setups?+
MTX's sector rank and percentile against other Specialty Minerals & Process Materials tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Specialty Minerals & Process Materials Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
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