Cabot Corp

CBT

Market cap $4.4B

CBT beat fiscal Q2 earnings estimates as battery materials demand and favorable product mix helped offset weaker pricing and softer revenues.

BOSTON, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) has earned two 2026 Responsible Care® Awards from the American Chemistry Council (ACC): the Waste & Water Stewardship Award and Facility Safety Award. These accolades underscore Cabot's strong commitment and leadership to protecting employee health and safety, and to responsibly managing its environmental impact.

Cabot Corporation (CBT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Cabot (CBT) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.61 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.47 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.9 per share a year ago.

BOSTON, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) today announced results for its second quarter fiscal year 2026. Second Quarter Highlights Second Quarter Diluted EPS of $1.27 and Adjusted EPS of $1.61 Reinforcement Materials segment EBIT of $93 million and Performance Chemicals segment EBIT of $59 million Battery Materials momentum continues, supported by strong execution, growing battery energy storage systems (BESS) and electric vehicle related demand, providing meaningful EBITDA contribution Announced an increase in the quarterly dividend of 5%, raising the annualized dividend from $1.80 to $1.89 Pursuing asset optimization across our global plant network with an intention to close manufacturing operations in South America and Europe, subject to local consultation processes  (In millions, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended   3/31/26 3/31/25 3/31/26 3/31/25           Net sales and other operating revenues $ 904   $ 936   $ 1,753   $ 1,891   Net income (loss) attributable to Cabot Corporation $ 68   $ 94   $ 141   $ 187                       Net earnings (loss) per share attributable to Cabot Corporation $ 1.27   $ 1.69   $ 2.64   $ 3.36   Less: Certain items after tax per share $ (0.34 ) $ (0.21 ) $ (0.50 ) $ (0.30 ) Adjusted EPS $ 1.61   $ 1.90   $ 3.14   $ 3.66   Sean Keohane, Cabot President and Chief Executive Officer commented: “I am pleased with our strong execution during the quarter as we continued to operate at a high level in a challenging environment, delivering Adjusted EPS of $1.61 and resulting in a solid first half of the fiscal year.

BOSTON, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 1, 2026, the Board of Directors of Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4725 per share, an increase of 5% compared to the current quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share, payable on all outstanding shares of the Corporation's common stock. The dividend is payable on June 12, 2026, to stockholders of record of such common stock at the close of business on May 29, 2026.

BOSTON, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) today announced that it will release operating results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, after the market close. The Company will host a conference call and live webcast to review the second quarter results beginning at 8:00 AM (ET) on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

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Company now has capabilities across key regions to advance sustainable offerings  BOSTON, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) today announced the availability to produce in Asia Pacific its circular reinforcing carbons powered by its EVOLVE Sustainable Solutions technology platform. As such, Cabot's manufacturing facilities in Cilegon, Indonesia and Tianjin, China have successfully validated their ability to produce circular reinforcing carbons.