Cabot Corporation (CBT) is a premier global provider of specialty chemicals and performance materials, recognized for its innovative solutions that enhance sustainability across diverse industries such as automotive, electronics, and coatings. The company specializes in manufacturing high-quality carbon black and specialty compounds while implementing advanced recovery solutions, underpinned by a strong emphasis on research and development. Committed to operational excellence and environmental stewardship, Cabot Corporation not only leads in setting sustainable industry standards but also forms strategic partnerships with customers to deliver advanced materials that address their dynamic requirements.
| Revenue (TTM) | $3.63B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $880.00M |
| EBITDA | $736.00M |
| Operating Margin | 14.30% |
| Return on Equity | 13.40% |
| Return on Assets | 8.90% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $69.42 |
| Book Value | $31.09 |
| Price-to-Book | 2.83 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 1.23 |
| EV/Revenue | 1.53 |
| EV/EBITDA | 8.36 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -93.70% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 6.40% |
| Shares Outstanding | $51.63M |
| Float | $50.87M |
| % Insiders | 1.34% |
| % Institutions | 106.35% |
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BOSTON, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) today announced that it priced a public offering of $350 million of 4.950% senior unsecured notes due 2029. The notes are being sold to the public at a price of 99.993% of the face amount thereof.
Cabot's Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings beat estimates as Performance Chemicals gains offset Reinforcement Materials margin pressure.
Cabot NYSE: CBT reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $1.67, up 4% sequentially, as strength in its Performance Chemicals segment helped offset lower earnings in Reinforcement Materials.
Cabot Corporation (CBT) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Cabot Corporation is now fairly valued after a period of significant undervaluation and strong operational outperformance. I downgrade CBT to Hold with a new price target of $82/share, as the current upside is limited following a 20-30% rally. CBT's disciplined capital allocation, low leverage, and resilient margins underpin its stability despite cyclical end-market pressures.
BOSTON, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) today announced results for its third quarter fiscal year 2026. Third Quarter Highlights Third Quarter Diluted EPS of $0.12 and Adjusted EPS of $1.67 Reinforcement Materials segment EBIT of $97 million and Performance Chemicals segment EBIT of $68 million Battery Materials product line expanding global conductive additive capacity to support growing demand; reaffirming expectation of approximately $40 million of EBITDA for the full fiscal year Awarded Platinum rating from EcoVadis for exceptional leadership in sustainability performance for the sixth consecutive year Announced a planned leadership transition, with Erica McLaughlin elected to succeed Sean Keohane as President and CEO and a member of Cabot's Board of Directors, all effective October 1, 2026 (In millions, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 6/30/26 6/30/25 6/30/26 6/30/25 Net sales and other operating revenues $ 982 $ 923 $ 2,735 $ 2,814 Net income (loss) attributable to Cabot Corporation $ 6 $ 101 $ 147 $ 288 Net earnings (loss) per share attributable to Cabot Corporation $ 0.12 $ 1.86 $ 2.77 $ 5.22 Less: Certain items after tax per share $ (1.55 ) $ (0.04 ) $ (2.05 ) $ (0.34 ) Adjusted EPS $ 1.67 $ 1.90 $ 4.82 $ 5.56 Sean Keohane, Cabot President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: “I am pleased with our strong third-quarter performance as our teams continued to execute at a high level despite a dynamic operating environment.
BOSTON, July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) announced today that Sean Keohane has notified the Board of Directors of his decision to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company and to step down from the Company's Board of Directors, each effective September 30, 2026. Erica McLaughlin, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Head of Corporate Strategy, has been elected to succeed Keohane as President and CEO, and to serve on the Board as a member of the class of directors whose term expires at the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, both effective October 1, 2026.
Cabot (CBT) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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