Cabot Corporation CBT
- Market cap
- $4.1B
- P/E
- 22.1×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 36.12 | 50.21 | 39.57 | 37.11 | 20.00 | 42.72 | 53.32 | 63.73 | 70.63 | 58.33 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 54.24 | 64.66 | 68.63 | 50.58 | 48.18 | 65.25 | 78.62 | 86.67 | 117.46 | 92.89 |
High Price
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| 4,300 | 4,500 | 4,600 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,200 | 4,300 | 4,200 | 4,100 |
Employees
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 2,411 | 2,717 | 3,242 | 3,337 | 2,614 | 3,409 | 4,321 | 3,931 | 3,994 | 3,713 |
Revenue
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| 23.85% | 24.18% | 23.81% | 20.53% | 19.13% | 23.44% | 20.48% | 21.34% | 24.04% | 25.32% |
Gross Margin
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| 191 | 299 | 117 | 255 | (33) | 406 | 335 | 451 | 529 | 565 |
EBT
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| 7.92% | 11.00% | 3.61% | 7.64% | (1.26%) | 11.91% | 7.75% | 11.47% | 13.24% | 15.22% |
EBT Margin
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| 162 | 273 | (74) | 186 | (221) | 286 | 243 | 484 | 424 | 376 |
Net Income
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| 161 | 155 | 241 | 148 | 158 | 160 | 146 | 144 | 151 | 154 |
Depreciation
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| 38.64 | 43.61 | 52.54 | 56.85 | 46.18 | 60.12 | 76.48 | 70.07 | 72.49 | 69.14 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 2.36 | 3.81 | (1.85) | 2.63 | (4.21) | 4.34 | 3.62 | 7.73 | 6.72 | 6.07 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 6.28 | 5.59 | 4.83 | 6.18 | 6.66 | 4.53 | 1.77 | 10.61 | 12.56 | 12.38 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (1.54) | (2.36) | (3.08) | (3.82) | (3.53) | (3.44) | (3.42) | (4.22) | (4.37) | (5.10) |
Capex/Sh
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| 4.74 | 3.23 | 1.75 | 2.37 | 3.13 | 1.09 | (1.65) | 6.38 | 8.19 | 7.28 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 21.99 | 26.08 | 20.73 | 19.32 | 14.38 | 19.22 | 18.27 | 25.08 | 28.86 | 31.75 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 62 | 62 | 62 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 |
Shares
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| 22.21 | 15.06 | 0.00 | 17.23 | 0.00 | 11.55 | 17.75 | 8.78 | 16.58 | 12.55 |
PE Ratio
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| 1.36 | 1.32 | 1.19 | 0.80 | 0.78 | 0.83 | 0.84 | 0.97 | 1.54 | 1.10 |
PS Ratio
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| 2.38 | 2.20 | 3.03 | 2.35 | 2.51 | 2.61 | 3.50 | 2.71 | 3.87 | 2.40 |
PB Ratio
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| 1.65 | 1.55 | 1.45 | 1.07 | 1.15 | 1.13 | 1.12 | 1.24 | 1.77 | 1.33 |
EV/Sales
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| 13.46 | 20.99 | 43.52 | 25.58 | 16.97 | 61.87 | (52.12) | 13.56 | 15.69 | 12.67 |
EV/FCF
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| 392 | 348 | 298 | 363 | 377 | 257 | 100 | 595 | 692 | 665 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (96) | (147) | (190) | (224) | (200) | (195) | (193) | (237) | (241) | (274) |
Capex
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| 296 | 201 | 108 | 139 | 177 | 62 | (93) | 358 | 451 | 391 |
FCF
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| 650 | 557 | 434 | 611 | 449 | 278 | 715 | 804 | 833 | 582 |
Working Cap'
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| 915 | 924 | 1,003 | 1,064 | 1,115 | 1,162 | 1,443 | 1,276 | 1,140 | 1,130 |
Total Debt
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| 715 | 644 | 828 | 895 | 964 | 994 | 1,237 | 1,038 | 917 | 872 |
Net Debt
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| 1,372 | 1,625 | 1,279 | 1,134 | 814 | 1,090 | 1,032 | 1,407 | 1,590 | 1,705 |
Sh' Equity
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| 4.78% | 7.78% | (3.46%) | 5.03% | (8.23%) | 8.21% | 6.12% | 12.48% | 10.35% | 8.77% |
ROA
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| 7.40% | 9.31% | 4.27% | 9.43% | 0.74% | 13.62% | 10.72% | 13.45% | 15.31% | 15.06% |
ROIC
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| 10.77% | 16.55% | (7.85%) | 13.01% | (24.44%) | 26.26% | 19.70% | 36.49% | 25.36% | 20.09% |
ROE
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Cabot Corporation (CBT) key facts
- Cabot Corporation (CBT) is a Specialty Chemicals company in the Basic Materials sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Cabot Corporation’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended September 2025) was $3.7 billion, down 7.04% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $376.0 million, or $6.07 per share (basic), a net margin of 8.91%.
- As of September 25, 2026, CBT traded at $78.76, a market capitalization of $4.1 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 22.1× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 1.1× sales.
- Cabot Corporation pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share, a yield of 2.07%, with a payout ratio of 28.6%.
- Return on equity was 20.1% and debt-to-equity 0.73.
Cabot Corporation (CBT) Latest News
23 Sep
Cabot Properties agreed to forward-purchase a modern logistics facility under development in the Gross Munzel industrial estate near Hanover, Germany, from BGAR in an off-market deal. The roughly 16,400-square-metre building, scheduled for completion in Q4 2026, will be fully leased during construction and can be split into two units to accommodate multiple occupiers. Located in the Wunstorf/Barsinghausen area, the asset sits in a growing Northern Germany logistics cluster with strong access to the A2 corridor, linking to the Netherlands, Ruhr, Berlin, and Poland. The property will feature a 12.2-metre clear height, ESFR sprinklers, 14 dock levellers, two ground-level doors, and Water Hazard Class III compliance, and is expected to attain DGNB Gold certification with a roof-mounted photovoltaic system. Cabot frames the acquisition as a strategic expansion in a region of ongoing demand for mission-critical logistics assets. Significant strategic expansion into a key European logistics market with a high-quality, pre-leased asset that strengthens Cabot's regional footprint.
18 Sep
Cabot Corporation receives $50M DOE grant to expand battery materials platform. $50M DOE grant funds major battery materials expansion with strong potential to boost CBT growth in EV sector.
17 Sep
Cabot Corporation received a $50 million DOE grant for battery materials development and is now outlining its follow-on plans. The $50 million DOE grant directly funds Cabot battery materials expansion and strengthens its position in the energy storage sector.
Cabot Corporation expands North American battery materials platform via modified $50 million DOE grant. Modified $50 million DOE grant funds major strategic expansion of battery materials platform with potential to alter growth trajectory.
Cabot Corporation names current CFO as new CEO and appoints interim finance leader, prompting questions on potential strategic narrative shifts. C-suite leadership change at Cabot may moderately affect strategy and market view but lacks confirmed transformative details.
9 Sep
Cabot Corporation stock rises 17% over six months driven by factors behind the gains. Stock gains reflect operational strengths with moderately noticeable ongoing effects on performance.
10 Aug
Cabot Corporation held its Q3 2026 earnings call, covering quarterly financial results, segment performance, and management commentary on operations and outlook. Quarterly earnings calls deliver financial metrics and guidance that can shift near-term investor views and trading activity.
Cabot Corporation's Q3 earnings exceeded estimates, driven by strength in its Performance Chemicals segment. Q3 earnings beat on Performance Chemicals strength indicates positive but limited effect on near-term financials and sentiment.
4 Aug
Cabot Corp reported strong Performance Chemicals segment growth in its Q3 2026 earnings call. Strong Performance Chemicals growth indicates significant positive shift in revenue and margins.
Cabot Q3 earnings call highlights financial results, segment performance, and forward guidance for the company. Q3 earnings details and guidance can shift near-term investor views on operations and valuation.
Cabot Corporation held its Q3 2026 earnings call covering financial results, segment performance, and forward guidance. Earnings call supplies updated financial metrics and outlook that can move near-term investor sentiment and valuation.
31 Jul
Cabot Corporation schedules 2026 CEO transition to Erica McLaughlin, with potential effects on CBT investor strategies and company direction. 2026 CEO transition signals moderate strategic shifts likely to influence operations and investor sentiment without immediate fundamental changes.
30 Jul
Cabot Corporation plans a leadership transition. Leadership transitions can influence strategic direction and investor sentiment at Cabot Corporation.
24 Jul
Cabot Corporation (CBT) receives a rating upgrade to Buy. A Buy rating upgrade for Cabot Corporation is likely to moderately influence investor sentiment and short-term stock performance.
8 Jun
Cabot Corporation advances battery technology and implements cost cuts that could reshape its positive investment outlook. Battery technology gains combined with cost reductions represent major operational shifts likely to alter CBT financial trajectory and investor views.
3 Jun
Revelstoke Mountain Resort adds new homes, Cabot Golf and Resident Mountain Club to expand four-season operations. Cabot Golf addition at Revelstoke represents incremental resort expansion with limited but noticeable effect on CBT operations.
8 May
Cabot Corporation announces restructuring of its global footprint to optimize operations, coinciding with awards recognizing its sustainability efforts. Global footprint restructuring signals major strategic changes likely to impact operational efficiency, costs, and long-term competitiveness.
7 May
Cabot Corporation's Q2 earnings beat estimates, fueled by strength in battery materials amid robust demand. Q2 earnings beat on battery materials strength indicates significant growth in a high-potential segment, positively impacting future performance and market sentiment.
6 May
Cabot Corporation (CBT) released Q2 2026 earnings call transcript detailing quarterly financial results, segment performance, outlook, and management commentary. Q2 2026 earnings transcript reveals financial results and guidance directly influencing investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
Cabot Corporation's Q2 2026 earnings call summary details quarterly financial results, operational performance in key segments, management commentary on market conditions, and forward guidance. Q2 earnings call summary provides critical financial metrics, strategic updates, and outlook that significantly shape investor expectations and stock performance.
Cabot Corporation released Q2 earnings call highlights detailing financial performance, operational updates, and outlook. Q2 earnings call highlights provide moderately noticeable updates on financials and operations that may influence investor sentiment and short-term performance.
5 May
Cabot Corporation reported second quarter fiscal year 2026 results. Q2 FY2026 earnings directly affect financial metrics, guidance, and stock performance.
Cabot Corporation (CBT) surpassed Q2 earnings estimates. Beating quarterly earnings estimates signals solid financial health with moderate positive effects on market performance and investor confidence.
4 May
Cabot Corporation's board of directors approved an increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.43 per share from $0.40, payable on March 14 to shareholders of record on March 1. Dividend increase signals financial confidence and enhances shareholder appeal but represents routine capital allocation.
27 Apr
OEC announces specialty pricing with a 2026 surcharge, signaling rising costs and potential market shifts for Cabot Corporation's operations and profitability. 2026 surcharge indicates moderately noticeable cost pressures and pricing dynamics affecting Cabot's financial performance.
OEC anticipates an earnings reset in 2026, urging investors to monitor key developments amid potential shifts in performance. OEC's earnings reset in 2026 will moderately affect Cabot Corporation's financial performance without fundamentally altering its long-term trajectory.
2 Apr
Rising earnings estimates for Cabot (CTRA) point to potential stock price gains amid positive analyst revisions. Upward revisions in earnings estimates boost financial outlook and investor sentiment moderately.
24 Mar
Cabot Corporation (CBT) faces cost pressures, with utility strength and performance chemicals (PC) gains potentially offsetting them. Operational strengths in utilities and PCs balance cost pressures for moderately noticeable financial impact.
4 Mar
Cabot Corporation (CBT) shares experience recent price movements amid earnings slowdown, prompting a valuation reassessment. Earnings slowdown directly impacts financial performance and investor sentiment but remains balanced by ongoing operations.
20 Feb
Cabot Corporation (CBT) expands production of Circular Reinforcing Carbon to the Asia Pacific region. Expansion into Asia Pacific boosts Cabot's global footprint, revenue potential, and competitive edge in a high-demand market.