Cabot Corp. (CBT) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure38 years of earnings data (1989–2026) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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Cabot Corp. (CBT) Earnings Overview
As of November 8, 2026, Cabot Corp. (CBT) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $213M, reflecting -33.2% year-over-year growth. The company earned $4.10 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 5.7%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CBT's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -1.5%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $453M in fiscal 2000.
Cabot Corp. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 21.6%, operating margin of 12.7%, and net margin of 5.7%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including KRO (-$38M net income, -6.0% margin), IOSP ($140M net income, 6.6% margin), HWKN ($86M net income, 7.5% margin), CBT has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare CBT vs KRO →
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CBT Historical Earnings Data (1989–2026)
38 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $213M | -35.6% | $477M | $4.02 | 5.7% | 12.7% |
| 2025 | $331M | -12.9% | $621M | $6.02 | 8.9% | 16.7% |
| 2024 | $380M | -14.6% | $614M | $6.72 | 9.5% | 15.4% |
| 2023 | $445M | +112.9% | $526M | $7.73 | 11.3% | 13.4% |
| 2022 | $209M | -16.4% | $389M | $3.62 | 4.8% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | $250M | +205.0% | $454M | $4.34 | 7.3% | 13.3% |
| 2020 | -$238M | -251.6% | $21M | $-3.96 | -9.1% | 0.8% |
| 2019 | $157M | +238.9% | $306M | $2.67 | 4.7% | 9.2% |
| 2018 | -$113M | -146.9% | $156M | $-1.83 | -3.5% | 4.8% |
| 2017 | $241M | +61.7% | $336M | $3.81 | 8.9% | 12.4% |
| 2016 | $149M | +145.0% | $250M | $2.36 | 6.2% | 10.4% |
| 2015 | -$331M | -264.7% | $38M | $-5.22 | -11.5% | 1.3% |
| 2014 | $201M | +29.7% | $335M | $3.06 | 5.5% | 9.2% |
| 2013 | $155M | -60.2% | $263M | $2.38 | 4.5% | 7.6% |
| 2012 | $389M | +65.5% | $290M | $6.01 | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| 2011 | $235M | +52.6% | $243M | $3.57 | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| 2010 | $154M | +300.0% | $248M | $2.35 | 5.3% | 8.6% |
| 2009 | -$77M | -189.5% | -$54M | $-1.22 | -3.4% | -2.4% |
| 2008 | $86M | -33.3% | $164M | $1.34 | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| 2007 | $129M | +46.6% | $187M | $1.90 | 4.9% | 7.1% |
| 2006 | $88M | +283.3% | $126M | $1.28 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| 2005 | -$48M | -138.7% | -$77M | $-0.80 | -2.3% | -3.6% |
| 2004 | $124M | +61.0% | $207M | $1.82 | 6.4% | 10.7% |
| 2003 | $77M | -27.4% | $106M | $1.14 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| 2002 | $106M | -14.5% | $148M | $1.50 | 6.8% | 9.5% |
| 2001 | $124M | -72.6% | $177M | $1.66 | 7.4% | 10.6% |
| 2000 | $453M | +367.0% | $200M | $6.20 | 29.7% | 13.1% |
| 1999 | $97M | -20.2% | $194M | $1.11 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
| 1998 | $122M | +31.0% | $215M | $1.76 | 7.4% | 13.0% |
| 1997 | $93M | -52.2% | $186M | $1.19 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
| 1996 | $194M | +12.9% | $260M | $2.42 | 10.5% | 14.0% |
| 1995 | $172M | +118.4% | $278M | $2.02 | 9.4% | 15.2% |
| 1994 | $79M | +596.5% | $175M | $0.46 | 4.7% | 10.4% |
| 1993 | $11M | -81.8% | $152M | $0.03 | 0.7% | 9.4% |
| 1992 | $62M | +26.2% | $158M | $0.19 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| 1991 | $49M | -30.6% | $107M | $0.14 | 3.3% | 7.2% |
| 1990 | $71M | +1192.3% | $161M | $0.72 | 4.2% | 9.6% |
| 1989 | -$7M | - | $127M | $-0.07 | -0.3% | 6.6% |
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CBT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CBT stock.
What is CBT earnings per share (EPS)?
CBT trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $4.10, reflecting -33.2% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -1.5%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2026 is available in the table on this page.
What is Cabot Corp.'s net income?
Cabot Corp. (CBT) trailing twelve-month net income is $213M as of 2026. Earnings declined -33.2% year-over-year. Cabot Corp. has been profitable for 6 consecutive years.
Is CBT profitable?
Yes, CBT is profitable with a TTM net income of $213M and a net profit margin of +5.7%. Cabot Corp. has generated profits for 6 consecutive years.
What is CBT's earnings growth rate?
CBT compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -33.2%, 3-Year: -19.6%, 5-Year: -1.5%, 10-Year: +5.5%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2026.
What are CBT's profit margins?
Cabot Corp. net profit margin is +5.7%, operating margin is +12.7%, and gross margin is +21.6%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +12.3%.
Is CBT growing earnings?
CBT earnings are declining — EPS fell -33.2% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $213M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of -1.5%.
What was CBT's best earnings year?
Cabot Corp.'s highest annual net income on record is $453M, achieved in fiscal year 2000. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2026 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were CBT's earnings last quarter?
CBT's most recent reported quarter was Q4 2026. Net income was $66M with diluted EPS of $1.25. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.