Cabot(NYSE) CBT

Cabot Corporation makes materials that help tires last longer. It creates additives that make batteries and electronics work better. Manufacturers use these products to build efficient everyday goods.

Materials That Power Performance

• Reinforcement Materials: Carbon-based additives used to strengthen rubber tires and industrial products like hoses and belts.
• Battery Materials: Specialized additives for electric vehicle and energy storage batteries to improve performance and conductivity.
• Fumed Metal Oxides: Fine powders used in adhesives, coatings, and electronics to control liquid flow and improve durability.
• Specialty Carbons: Performance additives for inks, plastics, and coatings that provide color and electrical conductivity.
• Inkjet Colorants: High-purity pigments and dispersions used specifically for commercial and consumer inkjet printing applications.

Growth Through New Assets

• Purchased MXCB in Mexico during the second quarter of fiscal 2026 to expand manufacturing capacity.
• Increased production capability at the manufacturing facility in Indonesia to meet growing regional demand.
• Initiated a restructuring plan to close production facilities in Argentina, Wales, and the Netherlands.
• Integrated advanced battery materials into global supply chains for electric vehicle manufacturers.

Reaching Customers Everywhere

The company operates a global supply chain across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. It uses technical expertise to supply critical materials for the growing electric vehicle and energy storage sectors.

Performance by the Numbers

• Net sales totaled $2,735 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2026.
• Net income was $147 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2026, compared to $288 million in the prior year period.
• Cash provided by operating activities totaled $278 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026.
• The company maintained cash of $250 million and borrowing availability of $1.1 billion as of June 30, 2026.
• Capital expenditures are expected to be between $200 million and $215 million for fiscal 2026.

Bottom Line

Cabot has transitioned from traditional rubber reinforcement into high-growth sectors like electric vehicle battery materials. This shift focuses on aligning its manufacturing footprint with global demand for advanced electronics and energy storage.