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Cabot Corp (CBT)
Key Performance
More- Earnings Score: 53
- Momentum Score: 72
- True Yield: 34
- Financial Health Score: 30
Latest Research & News
Cabot Corporation Board Increases Dividend
Cabot Corporation's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend increase of 5%, raising the dividend from $0.45 to $0.4725 per share. The increase reflects the company's confidence in its strong cash flow generation, robust liquidity position, and earnings durability. The dividend is payable on June 12, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 29, 2026.
05/04/2026, 4:30 PM • Benzinga
Why a Fund Made a $3.5 Million Bet on This Flat Chemicals Stock With Declining Revenue and Earnings
1492 Capital Management initiated a new $3.49 million position in Cabot Corporation during Q1 2026, acquiring 48,057 shares. Despite the stock being flat over the past year while underperforming the S&P 500's 35% gain, the fund's investment suggests confidence that expectations are reset and downside is limited. Cabot faces near-term headwinds with Q1 adjusted EPS down 13% year-over-year, particularly in its Reinforcement Materials segment, though strong cash flow generation and a potential cyclical turnaround provide support.
04/22/2026, 7:30 PM • The Motley Fool
Fumed Silica Market worth $2.14 billion by 2030 at CAGR 3.46% says MarketsandMarkets™
The global fumed silica market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.46% from 2025 to 2030, driven by demand across construction, automotive, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. Key growth drivers include EV adoption, urbanization, and the need for sustainable, energy-efficient materials. Automotive & Transportation currently holds the largest market share, while North America ranks second regionally.
03/23/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire
Cabot Corporation Board Declares Dividend
Cabot Corporation's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share on January 9, 2026. The dividend is payable on March 13, 2026, to stockholders of record as of February 27, 2026.
02/02/2026, 4:30 PM • Benzinga
Cabot Corporation has completed its acquisition of Mexico Carbon Manufacturing (MXCB) from Bridgestone Corporation. The facility, strategically located near Cabot's existing Altamira, Mexico plant, expands Cabot's manufacturing capacity and enables production of a broader range of reinforcing carbon products, strengthening the companies' partnership and positioning Cabot for long-term growth.
02/02/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire
Cabot Corporation has successfully completed its acquisition of Mexico Carbon Manufacturing (MXCB) from Bridgestone Corporation. The facility, strategically located near Cabot's existing Altamira, Mexico plant, expands Cabot's manufacturing capacity and reinforces its position as a leading provider of reinforcing carbon products. The acquisition strengthens the partnership between the two companies and enhances Cabot's ability to support diverse customer needs.
02/02/2026, 9:00 AM • Benzinga
The global specialty silica market is projected to grow from USD 7.15 billion in 2025 to USD 11.79 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 6.47%. Growth is driven by increasing demand from the automotive and tire industries for fuel efficiency, particularly in electric vehicle tires, and expanding applications in pharmaceuticals, food processing, and personal care. Precipitated silica leads the market with 40.16% share, while the U.S. market is expected to reach USD 2.30 billion by 2033.
01/05/2026, 11:00 AM • GlobeNewswire
The carbon black market is projected to grow from USD 26.17 billion in 2025 to USD 38.54 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 4.97%, driven by increasing automotive tire demand and sustainability initiatives.
12/06/2025, 7:30 AM • GlobeNewswire
Cabot Corporation Announces Reinforcement Materials Segment Executive Transition
Cabot Corporation announced the appointment of William Masterson as senior vice president and president of the Reinforcement Materials segment, succeeding Matthew Wood who is leaving the company immediately.
11/21/2025, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire
Cabot Corporation Board Declares Dividend
Cabot Corporation announced a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share, payable on December 12, 2025, to stockholders of record as of November 28, 2025.
11/13/2025, 6:30 PM • Benzinga
Carbon Nanotubes Market worth $2.63 billion by 2029 at 14.9%, says MarketsandMarkets™
The Carbon Nanotubes Market is expected to grow from USD 1.31 billion in 2024 to USD 2.63 billion by 2029, with a 14.9% CAGR, driven by increasing demand in electronics, automotive, and healthcare industries, particularly in developing nations.
08/18/2025, 8:30 PM • GlobeNewswire
Cabot Corporation Board Declares Dividend
Cabot Corporation announced a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share, payable on September 11, 2025, to stockholders of record as of August 29, 2025.
07/11/2025, 5:00 PM • GlobeNewswire
The fracking chemicals and fluids market is projected to grow significantly, from $46.2 billion in 2024 to $95.26 billion by 2035, driven by innovations in environmentally friendly solutions, global energy demand, and expansion into emerging markets in Asia and Latin America. However, the industry faces challenges from environmental concerns and regulatory pressures.
06/25/2025, 4:50 AM • GlobeNewswire
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Company Profile
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. It also provides specialty carbons for use in inks, coatings, plastics, adhesives, toners, batteries, and displays; conductive additives and fumed alumina used in lead acid and lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles; fumed silica used in adhesives, sealants, cosmetics, batteries, inks, toners, silicone elastomers, coatings, polishing slurries, and pharmaceuticals; and fumed alumina for use in various products, including inkjet media, lighting, coatings, cosmetics, and polishing slurries. In addition, it offers aerogel, a hydrophobic, silica-based particle to use in various thermal insulation and specialty chemical applications; masterbatch and conductive compound products that are used in automotive, industrial, packaging, infrastructure, agriculture, consumer products, and electronics industries; and inkjet colorants for inkjet printing applications, as well as carbon nanotubes and fumed metal oxides. The company sells its products through distributors and sales representatives in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. Cabot Corporation was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Key Executives
- Sean D. Keohane
- Jeff Ji Zhu
- Erica J. McLaughlin
- Karen A. Kalita
- Aaron Johnson
Current Ownership Distribution
- Institutions937.8M (54.37%)
- Mutual Funds777.7M (45.09%)
- Insiders9.4M (0.54%)
- Other0 (0.00%)