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Cabot Corporation

CBT

Cabot Corporation is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company that leverages technical expertise in particle engineering to deliver high-performance solutions.

Market cap
$4.61B+18.6%
Revenue$3.6B-8.5%
Net income$285.0M-34.2%
Free cash flow$432.0M+37.1%
EPS (diluted)$5.30-31.4%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Aug 3, 2026 (In 5 days)
Revenue estimate$943.2M
EPS estimate$1.66

Financials

Q2 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$904.0M-3.4%
Gross profit$210.0M-12.9%
Operating income$129.0M-20.4%
Net income$68.0M-27.7%
EPS (diluted)$1.27-24.9%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$252.0M+18.3%
Total debt$1.0B-18.9%
Total equity$1.6B+9.9%
Total assets$3.9B+3.0%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$77.0M+5.5%
CapEx$45.0M-37.5%
Free cash flow$32.0M+3,100%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$4.61B+18.6%
Enterprise value$5.4B+7.8%
P/E16.2×+6.7×
P/S1.3×+0.2×

Profitability

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Gross margin24.8%-0.1pp
Operating margin15.7%-0.6pp
Net margin8%-3.1pp
FCF margin12.1%+4.0pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity19%-12.0pp
Debt / equity0.7×-0.2×
Current ratio1.4×-0.5×

Segments

By geography

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Asia Pacific$341.0M+1.2%
Americas$314.0M-6.3%
EMEA$217.0M-6.9%

By segment

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Reinforcement Materials$544.0M-8.4%
Performance Chemicals$328.0M+5.5%

By product

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Shipping And Handling$32.0M+10.3%

Competitors

Profile

Cabot Corporation is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company that leverages technical expertise in particle engineering to deliver high-performance solutions. The company specializes in modifying the surface and morphology of fine particles to impart specific properties such as reinforcement, conductivity, and UV protection. Its core value proposition centers on enabling critical applications in the automotive, electronics, and energy storage sectors through advanced material science.

Competitive position

A leading global manufacturer of reinforcing carbons and specialty chemicals with a significant manufacturing footprint in over 20 countries.

GeographiesUnited States, China, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific
Customer segmentsAutomotive OEM, Tire Replacement Market, Energy Storage, Industrial Manufacturing
Business modelManufacturing, B2B, Toll conversion
SuppliersPetroleum refining by-products, Coal tar distillation by-products, Ethylene production by-products, Natural gas, Chlorosilane feedstocks, Aluminum chloride
CustomersTire manufacturers, Automotive OEMs, Battery manufacturers, Plastic converters, Adhesive and sealant manufacturers
Listed1968
Employees4.3K
CEOSean D. Keohane
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Cabot Corporation's market cap?
Cabot Corporation (CBT) has a market capitalization of $4.6B and trades on NYSE.
What is Cabot Corporation's revenue and profitability?
Cabot Corporation generated $3.6B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $285.0M, representing a net margin of 8.0%. Gross margin stands at 24.8%, with free cash flow of $432.0M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Cabot Corporation's competitors?
Cabot Corporation's key competitors include Orion S.A., Aspen Aerogels, Ingevity Corporation, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
What subsidiaries does Cabot Corporation have?
Cabot Corporation's subsidiaries include Cabot Bluestar Chemical.
Where is Cabot Corporation headquartered?
Cabot Corporation is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 4,300 people. It has been publicly traded since 1968.