Minerals Technologies reported a 6% increase in sales compared to the prior year, but earnings per share decreased due to higher inflationary costs and operational challenges related to COVID-19 shutdowns in China and severe weather in the western U.S.
Sales increased by 6% year-over-year to $508 million.
Diluted earnings per share were $0.62, compared to $1.23 in the prior year.
Excluding special items, diluted earnings per share were $0.67, compared to $1.25 in the prior year.
Operating income was $43.6 million, impacted by higher inflationary costs and operational disruptions.
The company is well-positioned to continue to deliver higher levels of profitable growth.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income