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Cabot Expands Battery Materials Platform With $50M DOE GrantCBT plans a two-site battery materials expansion, backed by a modified $50M DOE grant, to boost U.S. conductive additives output by 2028.
Cabot Corp. faces a challenging operating environment, with revenue declining for five consecutive quarters and gross margin compressing to 18.7% in 2026Q3 from 26.4% a year earlier, indicating pricing power is lagging feedstock costs. The sharp drop in net in...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 3, 2026 | $1.67+1.2% vs $1.65 | $982M+4.1% vs $943M |
Q2 2026 May 5, 2026 | $1.61+9.5% vs $1.47 | $904M+0.4% vs $900M |
Q1 2026 Feb 3, 2026 | $1.53+9.3% vs $1.40 | $849M-4.3% vs $887M |
Q4 2025 Nov 3, 2025 | $1.70-1.2% vs $1.72 | $899M-6.4% vs $961M |
CBT plans a two-site battery materials expansion, backed by a modified $50M DOE grant, to boost U.S. conductive additives output by 2028.
Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new position in shares of Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 1,660,122 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock, valued at approximately $150,772,000.
Cabot to expand U.S. battery materials production with a modified $50M DOE grant and $75M investment to support AI, energy storage and electrification.
BOSTON, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) today announced that it has appointed Steve Delahunt, Vice President and Corporate Treasurer, to serve as Chief Financial Officer on an interim basis, effective October 1, 2026.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Cabot Corp. (CBT)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $79.47 | $4.1B | 13.20 | -7.04% | 8.91% | 20.09% | 2.23% | |
| $8.58 | $987.16M | -8.94 | -1.47% | -5.63% | -14.34% | — | |
| $96.08 | $2.37B | 20.57 | -3.65% | 6.6% | 9.1% | — | |
| $124.55 | $2.6B | 31.85 | 11.21% | 7.29% | 15.3% | — | |
| $4.40 | $701.91M | -1.48 | -6.08% | -17.99% | -50.32% | — | |
| $16.72 | $450.76M | 9.29 | 0.31% | -1.14% | -2.2% | — |
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Cabot Corp. (CBT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Cabot Corp. (CBT) reported $3.63B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 96% increase from $1.86B in 1996.
Cabot Corp. (CBT) saw revenue decline by 7.0% over the past year.
Yes, Cabot Corp. (CBT) is profitable, generating $190.0M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (8.9% net margin).
Yes, Cabot Corp. (CBT) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.23%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Cabot Corp. (CBT) has a return on equity (ROE) of 20.1%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
Cabot Corp. (CBT) generated $281.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
