Cabot Corporation (CBT) Earnings History
Profitable37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Cabot Corporation (CBT) Earnings Overview
As of June 22, 2026, Cabot Corporation (CBT) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $285M, reflecting -10.4% year-over-year growth. The company earned $5.46 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 8.9%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CBT's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $453M in fiscal 2000.
Cabot Corporation maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 25.3%, operating margin of 16.7%, and net margin of 8.9%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including KRO (-$134M net income, -6.0% margin), IOSP ($114M net income, 6.6% margin), HWKN ($82M net income, 7.5% margin), CBT has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare CBT vs KRO →
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CBT Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 $5.46, reflecting -10.4% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is N/A. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Cabot Corporation's net income?
Cabot Corporation (CBT) trailing twelve-month net income is $285M as of 2025. Earnings declined -10.4% year-over-year. Cabot Corporation has been profitable for 5 consecutive years.
Is CBT profitable?
Yes, CBT is profitable with a TTM net income of $285M and a net profit margin of +8.9%. Cabot Corporation has generated profits for 5 consecutive years.
What is CBT's earnings growth rate?
CBT compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -10.4%, 3-Year: +18.5%, 5-Year: N/A, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are CBT's profit margins?
Cabot Corporation net profit margin is +8.9%, operating margin is +16.7%, and gross margin is +25.3%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +20.1%.
Is CBT growing earnings?
CBT earnings are declining — EPS fell -10.4% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $285M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of N/A.
What was CBT's best earnings year?
Cabot Corporation's highest annual net income on record is $453M, achieved in fiscal year 2000. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were CBT's earnings last quarter?
CBT's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2026. Net income was $68M with diluted EPS of $1.30. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.