Cabot (CBT) Stock Overview
Operates as a specialty chemicals and performance materials company. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$93.40 |
| 52 Week High | US$94.53 |
| 52 Week Low | US$58.33 |
| Beta | 0.83 |
| 1 Month Change | 6.73% |
| 3 Month Change | 23.69% |
| 1 Year Change | 22.17% |
| 3 Year Change | 39.63% |
| 5 Year Change | 61.26% |
| Change since IPO | 5,269.10% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 26
CBT: Battery Materials And Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Medium-Term Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Cabot higher to $88.50 from $85.67, citing updated price targets in the $70 to $98 range and renewed attention on the company’s battery materials, Reinforcement Materials, and Performance Chemicals businesses. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on Cabot gives a mixed but useful read on how professionals are weighing the company’s earnings potential, valuation, and execution across its key segments, especially battery materials, Reinforcement Materials, and Performance Chemicals.
New Narrative • Jun 23
Battery And Data Center Demand Will Drive Long-Term Upside Potential
Catalysts About Cabot Cabot develops specialty materials, including reinforcement and performance chemicals used across tires, batteries and broader industrial applications. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Seeking Alpha • Jun 22
Cabot: Battery Materials Business Growing On Gigafactory & Data-Centre Demand
Summary Cabot Corporation has demonstrated unexpected resilience, with shares up nearly 40% year-to-date and technical momentum signaling further upside potential. Upgrading CBT to 'Hold' as strong buying volume and a bullish MACD crossover suggest a possible golden cross, pending confirmation. Battery Materials led Q2 with 43% top-line growth, driving Performance Chemicals operating profit close to $60 million and fueling positive EPS revisions. Despite margin pressure in Reinforcement Materials, management guides for sequential EBIT improvement, while mission-critical products underpin long-term demand. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jun 21
Cabot (CBT) Stock Could Be 7.2% Overvalued After Sixth Straight EcoVadis Platinum Rating
Cabot (CBT) has drawn fresh attention after receiving a platinum rating from EcoVadis for the sixth consecutive year, placing the company among the top 1% of peers in environmental, social, and governance practices. See our latest analysis for Cabot. The EcoVadis recognition has arrived during a strong run in Cabot’s stock, with a 34.09% 3 month share price return and a 28.47% 1 year total shareholder return, which may indicate building momentum rather than a short lived spike. If Cabot’s...New Narrative • Jun 09
Battery And Data Center Demand Will Support A Steady Long Term Materials Story
Catalysts About Cabot Cabot develops and supplies specialty materials, including reinforcement materials and performance chemicals used across batteries, tires, data centers and infrastructure applications. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 26
CBT: Battery Materials And Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Medium-Term Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Cabot higher to $88.50 from $85.67, citing updated price targets in the $70 to $98 range and renewed attention on the company’s battery materials, Reinforcement Materials, and Performance Chemicals businesses. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on Cabot gives a mixed but useful read on how professionals are weighing the company’s earnings potential, valuation, and execution across its key segments, especially battery materials, Reinforcement Materials, and Performance Chemicals.New Narrative • Jun 23
Battery And Data Center Demand Will Drive Long-Term Upside Potential
Catalysts About Cabot Cabot develops specialty materials, including reinforcement and performance chemicals used across tires, batteries and broader industrial applications. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Seeking Alpha • Jun 22
Cabot: Battery Materials Business Growing On Gigafactory & Data-Centre Demand
Summary Cabot Corporation has demonstrated unexpected resilience, with shares up nearly 40% year-to-date and technical momentum signaling further upside potential. Upgrading CBT to 'Hold' as strong buying volume and a bullish MACD crossover suggest a possible golden cross, pending confirmation. Battery Materials led Q2 with 43% top-line growth, driving Performance Chemicals operating profit close to $60 million and fueling positive EPS revisions. Despite margin pressure in Reinforcement Materials, management guides for sequential EBIT improvement, while mission-critical products underpin long-term demand. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jun 21
Cabot (CBT) Stock Could Be 7.2% Overvalued After Sixth Straight EcoVadis Platinum Rating
Cabot (CBT) has drawn fresh attention after receiving a platinum rating from EcoVadis for the sixth consecutive year, placing the company among the top 1% of peers in environmental, social, and governance practices. See our latest analysis for Cabot. The EcoVadis recognition has arrived during a strong run in Cabot’s stock, with a 34.09% 3 month share price return and a 28.47% 1 year total shareholder return, which may indicate building momentum rather than a short lived spike. If Cabot’s...New Narrative • Jun 09
Battery And Data Center Demand Will Support A Steady Long Term Materials Story
Catalysts About Cabot Cabot develops and supplies specialty materials, including reinforcement materials and performance chemicals used across batteries, tires, data centers and infrastructure applications. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Analysis Article • Nov 03
Should You Think About Buying Cabot Corporation (NYSE:CBT) Now?
While Cabot Corporation ( NYSE:CBT ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share price...Analysis Article • Sep 11
Cabot Corporation (NYSE:CBT) Screens Well But There Might Be A Catch
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 10.1x Cabot Corporation ( NYSE:CBT ) may be sending bullish signals at the...Analysis Article • Jul 20
Is Cabot Corporation (NYSE:CBT) Trading At A 36% Discount?
Key Insights Cabot's estimated fair value is US$117 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Cabot's US$74.90 share...Seeking Alpha • Feb 13
Cabot Corporation: Reinforcing Positive Shareholder Value
Summary Cabot Corporation outperforms its sector, offering growth and income opportunities, making it a strong buy candidate. CBT's two segments, Reinforcement Materials and Performance Chemicals, show impressive EBIT margin growth and revenue recovery. CBT's growing EPS, strong cash flow, and aggressive share buyback program enhance its financial resilience and shareholder value. Trading near support levels, CBT offers good upside potential with a forward yield of 2%, despite potential tariff policy risks. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 30
Cabot: Eyeing Up A Bearish Position As We Approach Q1 Earnings (Technical Analysis)
Summary Cabot Corporation had a recent 25% drop and bearish MACD crossover, signaling potential technical weakness. The Reinforcement Materials segment continues to drive growth, but recent EPS and revenue revisions indicate challenges ahead. Fiscal 2024 revenue growth was flat, contrasting with a 5-year average of 4.59%, raising concerns about sustaining double-digit EPS growth. We expect earnings growth in Reinforcement Materials and a recovery in Performance Chemicals, but revenue growth remains crucial for CBT's long-term success. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 14
Cabot: Less Than 5% Annualized Upside
Summary Cabot Corporation has delivered a 50% total return in 1.5 years, surpassing expectations, but now trades at a premium valuation. Despite strong earnings and growth, Cabot's current valuation limits its upside, making it a "Hold" with a price target of $115/share. The company's fundamentals are solid, but market-beating returns are unlikely at current levels, prompting consideration for rotation into undervalued stocks. Cabot fulfills quality criteria but fails on valuation, justifying a cautious stance and potential sale above $115/share. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jul 31
Cabot Corporation: Now A 'Hold' (Rating Downgrade)
Summary Cabot Corporation has seen significant positive performance, up over 44% inclusive of dividends since January 19, 2023. The company has outperformed with good overall investment performance, showing resilience towards macro challenges. Despite recent growth, Cabot is now considered a "Hold" due to valuation concerns and moderate upside potential. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • May 16
Cabot: Reinforcement Materials Strength To Continue To Drive Earnings Forward
Summary Cabot Corporation's stock has returned approximately 38% since our 'Buy' recommendation in January. The company's Q2 earnings report showed impressive growth in both Performance Chemicals and the Reinforcement Materials business in particular. Cabot's cash flow is driving its financials, allowing for increased dividends and stock buybacks, and its forward-looking fundamentals remain bullish. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| CBT | US Chemicals | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 1.7% | 0.5% | -2.6% |
| 1Y | 22.2% | 7.1% | 20.0% |
Return vs Industry: CBT exceeded the US Chemicals industry which returned 7.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CBT exceeded the US Market which returned 20% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CBT volatility | |
|---|---|
| CBT Average Weekly Movement | 4.8% |
| Chemicals Industry Average Movement | 6.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: CBT has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CBT's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | 4,064 | Sean Keohane | www.cabotcorp.com |
Cabot Corporation operates as a specialty chemicals and performance materials company. It operates through two segments, Reinforcement Materials and Performance Chemicals. The company offers reinforcing carbons that are used in tires as a rubber reinforcing agent and performance additive, as well as in industrial products, such as hoses, belts, extruded profiles, and molded goods; and engineered elastomer composites solutions.
Cabot Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| CBT fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$4.82b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$281.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.58b |
17.2x
P/E Ratio1.3x
P/S RatioIs CBT overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CBT income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$3.58b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$2.67b |
| Gross Profit | US$902.00m |
| Other Expenses | US$621.00m |
| Earnings | US$281.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 5.44 |
| Gross Margin | 25.23% |
| Net Profit Margin | 7.86% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 77.7% |
How did CBT perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.0%
Current Dividend Yield34%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/28 02:50 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/26 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Cabot Corporation is covered by 11 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Benjamin Kallo | Baird |
| Michael Leithead | Barclays |
| David Begleiter | Deutsche Bank |