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Cabot(NYSE) CBT

Current Price$89.53
Market Cap$4.59BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1968)+37,037%
5 Year+91%
1 Year+21%
1 Month-3%
Cabot last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 88.872026-07-21
Cabot stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+1.29%USD 87.742026-07-14
1 month-3.19%USD 91.802026-06-18
3 month+18.49%USD 75.002026-04-22
Year to date+35.61%USD 65.532025-12-31
1 year+21.32%USD 73.252025-07-21
3 year+36.52%USD 65.102023-07-21
5 year+90.92%USD 46.552021-07-22
Since inception+37,037.25%USD 0.241968-08-23

Cabot Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$4.59BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$3.58B

Net Income (TTM)

$285.00M

EPS (TTM)

$5.29

P/E Ratio

16.80

Dividend

$1.82

Beta (Volatility)

1.09 (Average)

Price

$89.53

Volume

95,092.202

Open

$89.15

Previous Close

$88.87

Daily Range

$89.05 - $90.50

52-Week Range

$58.33 - $94.53

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 3, 2026

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About Cabot

Cabot makes materials that strengthen car tires and batteries. These products help everyday items last longer and work better. The company also provides solutions for clean air and water.

The Science Inside Your Car

  • Reinforcement Materials: Carbon additives used to make rubber stronger for tires and industrial products; recorded $544 million in net sales during the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
  • Performance Chemicals: Specialized materials for inks, coatings, and electric vehicle batteries; contributed $328 million to net sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
  • Fumed Metal Oxides: Fine powders used as thickening agents in adhesives, sealants, and pharmaceuticals.
  • Battery Materials: High-performance carbon products that help improve energy flow and charging in modern batteries.

Strategic Moves and Global Shifts

  • Acquired Mexico Carbon Manufacturing, S.A. de C.V. in January 2026 for $68 million to increase carbon black production.
  • Purchased assets and technology for the battery materials product line for $27 million in October 2024.
  • Committed to a restructuring plan in May 2026 to close a plant in Argentina and units in the Netherlands.
  • Initiated plans to stop making fumed silica in Barry, Wales, during fiscal 2026 to optimize the manufacturing footprint.

A Worldwide Reach

Cabot operates a global network across the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe to serve international tire and chemical customers. The company integrates its technical teams into each business unit to drive material science innovation and manage costs.

The Financial Scorecard

  • Net sales reached $904 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, down 3% from the same period in 2025.
  • Net income attributable to the company fell to $68 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, a 28% decrease year-over-year.
  • Cash provided by operating activities rose to $203 million for the first six months of fiscal 2026, up 3% from the prior year.
  • Capital expenditures for fiscal 2026 are projected to be between $200 million and $230 million for facility maintenance and growth projects.

Bottom Line

Cabot is realigning its global manufacturing footprint to match current demand while expanding its role in the battery materials market. The company uses strategic acquisitions and ongoing restructuring to maintain its position in the specialty chemicals industry.

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Industry

Chemicals

Sector

Materials

Employees

4,064

CEO

Sean D. Keohane, MBA

Website

www.cabotcorp.com

Headquarters

Boston, MA 02210-2019, US

CBT Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

24.95%

Operating Margin

15.94%

Net Income Margin

7.97%

Return on Equity

18.29%

Return on Capital

22.46%

Return on Assets

7.31%

Earnings Yield

5.95%

Dividend Yield

2.05%

Payout Ratio

34.04%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$4.59BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

51.62M

Volume

95.09K

Avg. Volume

514.95K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$892.00M

Operating Income

$570.00M

EBITDA

$755.00M

Operating Cash Flow

$671.00M

Capital Expenditure

-$212.00M

Free Cash Flow

$459.00M

Cash & ST Invst.

$252.00M

Total Debt

$1.30B

Cabot Performance Analysis

Cabot annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-09-30USD 4,321,000,00026.8%
20232023-09-30USD 3,931,000,000-9.0%
20242024-09-30USD 3,994,000,0001.6%
20252025-09-30USD 3,713,000,000-7.0%
Cabot sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-06-30-1.4%
Q42025-09-30-2.6%
Q12025-12-31-5.6%
Q22026-03-316.5%
Cabot annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-09-30USD 3.62-16.7%
20232023-09-30USD 7.73113.6%
20242024-09-30USD 6.71-13.2%
20252025-09-30USD 6.01-10.4%
Cabot sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-06-3010.1%
Q42025-09-30-57.5%
Q12025-12-3174.7%
Q22026-03-31-5.8%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$904.00M

-3.4%

Gross Profit

$217.00M

-10.0%

Gross Margin

24.00%

N/A

Market Cap

$4.59BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$1.13M

N/A

Employees

4,064

N/A

Net Income

$68.00M

-27.7%

EBITDA

$190.00M

-8.7%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$252.00M

+18.3%

Total Debt

$1.30B

+0.8%

Accounts Receivable

$657.00M

-11.1%

Inventory

$522.00M

-3.5%

Long Term Debt

$863.00M

-20.8%

Short Term Debt

$436.00M

+119.1%

Return on Assets

7.31%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

20.15%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$32.00M

+223.1%

Operating Cash Flow

$77.00M

+5.5%

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Questions About CBT

What is the current price of Cabot?

Cabot is trading at $89.53 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Cabot?

Over the past 52 weeks, Cabot has traded between $58.33 and $94.53.

How much debt does Cabot have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Cabot reported total debt of $1.30B.

How much cash does Cabot have on hand?

Cabot reported $252.00M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Cabot’s dividend yield?

Cabot currently has a dividend yield of 2.05%.

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