Cabot (NYSE:CBT) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Cabot (NYSE:CBT) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 6.000-6.500 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 6.530. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Cabot Price Performance

Shares of CBT traded down $1.72 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching $71.14. 718,037 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 438,937. The company has a market cap of $3.76 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.84, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.82 and a beta of 0.88. The company has a current ratio of 1.61, a quick ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $68.50 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $71.61. Cabot has a 52-week low of $58.33 and a 52-week high of $89.16.

Cabot (NYSE:CBT) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.53 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.40 by $0.13. Cabot had a return on equity of 24.55% and a net margin of 8.91%.The business had revenue of $849.00 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $889.11 million. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.76 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 11.1% on a year-over-year basis. Cabot has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.000-6.500 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Cabot will post 7.57 earnings per share for the current year.

Cabot Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 13th. Investors of record on Friday, February 27th will be paid a dividend of $0.45 per share. This represents a $1.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 27th. Cabot’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 29.95%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have weighed in on the company. Mizuho upped their price target on Cabot from $72.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Cabot in a report on Monday, December 29th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $81.00 target price on shares of Cabot in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on shares of Cabot from $75.00 to $54.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, November 28th. Finally, UBS Group boosted their price target on shares of Cabot from $65.00 to $74.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $72.25.

Key Headlines Impacting Cabot

Here are the key news stories impacting Cabot this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Adjusted EPS beat consensus (Adjusted EPS $1.53 vs. Zacks estimate $1.40), which supports underlying profitability despite a tougher demand backdrop. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Signed a multi‑year supply agreement with PowerCo SE to supply conductive carbons for lithium‑ion batteries — a strategic win that supports growth in the higher‑margin Battery Materials business. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Strong cash generation (operating cash flow $126M) funded $76M returned to shareholders (share repurchases + $24M dividends), supporting capital return policy and near‑term shareholder support. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share (payable Mar 13; ex‑div Feb 27), providing income support for dividend investors. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Completed acquisition of Mexico Carbon Manufacturing (MXCB) from Bridgestone — expands manufacturing footprint and vertical integration in carbon products. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Company narrowed full‑year Adjusted EPS guidance to $6.00–$6.50, reflecting negotiated tire customer outcomes and the current demand outlook — gives investors updated framework but contains downside risk if volumes stay weak. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed expectations: Q1 sales $849M (-11% YoY) vs. consensus ~ $889–$896M; gross profit and operating profit fell year‑over‑year — the top‑line miss is the main driver of the intraday selloff. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Reinforcement Materials EBIT declined 22% YoY (global volumes down ~7%, Americas down ~15%) as tire customer production and inventory dynamics pressured volumes — this is a material segment weakness that clouds near‑term growth. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Notable insider selling (CEO sales disclosed) in recent months may concern some investors about near‑term confidence. Read More.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Cabot

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Cabot by 123.0% in the 2nd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 867,946 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $65,096,000 after buying an additional 478,702 shares during the last quarter. UBS Group AG grew its position in Cabot by 186.7% in the third quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 593,510 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $45,136,000 after acquiring an additional 386,514 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its stake in Cabot by 32.5% during the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 442,646 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $36,802,000 after acquiring an additional 108,645 shares during the last quarter. Barclays PLC raised its position in Cabot by 60.6% during the third quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 267,989 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $20,381,000 after purchasing an additional 101,168 shares during the period. Finally, Man Group plc raised its position in Cabot by 28.2% during the second quarter. Man Group plc now owns 340,823 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $25,562,000 after purchasing an additional 74,918 shares during the period. 93.18% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Cabot

Cabot Corporation is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1882 by Godfrey Lowell Cabot, the company has grown into a diversified manufacturer with operations across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Cabot serves a wide range of end markets, including automotive, industrial, energy, and consumer products, supplying essential ingredients that enhance performance, durability and functionality.

The company operates two primary segments: Reinforcement Materials and Performance Materials.