NYSE: CBT
Cabot Corp.
Basic Materials · Chemicals - Specialty
Pre-market: $88.02(0%) · as of 8:01 AM ET
Market Cap
$4.54B
52w High
$94.53
52w Low
$58.33
P/E
16.12
Volume
454.51K
Outstanding Shares
51.62M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
Note: The most recent financial data is over 3 months old. Metrics shown may not reflect the latest reporting period.
What changed
The stock rose 21.95% over the last year. Revenue declined 8.52% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 16.35% to 15.94%. Free cash flow grew 59.38% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly weakening underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 15.94%. A decisive move in revenue — currently down 8.52% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
Cabot Corporation operates as a specialty chemicals and performance materials company.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 1 shares became 2
Every 1 shares became 2
Every 1 shares became 3
Every 1 shares became 2
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
7
Buy
7
Hold
1
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Aug 3, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $1.65 · Revenue est $943.16M
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Dividends
$1.85/shareQuarterlyDividend Aristocrat · 25yrEx-div Aug 28, 2026 · in 25dSafeCBT pays a dividend with a 2.1% declared yield, 25 consecutive years of growth, growing at 5.68% annually, covered 4.1× by free cash flow.
Declared Yield
2.1%
Annual Div / Share
$1.85
5yr CAGR
+5.68%
Doubles every ~12.6yr
Payout Ratio
34.04%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+6.21%
5yr CAGR
+5.68%
10yr CAGR
+5.9%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$2/mo
In 5 yrs
$2/mo
In 10 yrs
$3/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$21/yr $2/mo | $28/yr+32% $2/mo | $36/yr+74% $3/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 2.1% → 3.64% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Aristocrat
CBT has raised its dividend for 25 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Aristocrat, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 4.1× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 5.68% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.