Minerals Technologies has returned about 27% year-to-date, significantly outpacing the Basic Materials sector's average gain of 7.1%. The company, which holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), saw its full-year earnings consensus estimate rise 1.3% over the past three months. Within the Chemical - Specialty industry, which has gained 13.4% on average this year, Minerals Technologies is also performing better. Another industry peer, Perimeter Solutions, SA, has returned 18.9% year-to-date and carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), with its current-year EPS estimate up 21.9% over three months.
Minerals Technologies IncCompany outperformed sector with 27% YTD gain, Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), and upward earnings estimate revision.
Perimeter Solutions SAPeer also outperformed sector with 18.9% YTD gain, Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), and strong EPS estimate increase.