Cabot Corp
About: Cabot Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, materials, and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into two segments based on the product type. The reinforcement materials segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells rubber-grade carbon black products used in hoses and belts in automobiles. The performance chemicals segment sells ink-jet colorants and metal oxides used in the automotive and construction industries.
Employees: 4,300
0
Funds holding %
of 7,139 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
46% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 57 | Existing positions closed: 39
3.24% more ownership
Funds ownership: 93.57% [Q3] → 96.81% (+3.24%) [Q4]
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 403 [Q3] → 412 (+9) [Q4]
3% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 138 | Existing positions reduced: 143
17% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $5.78B [Q3] → $4.81B (-$970M) [Q4]
26% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $3.36M | Put options by funds: $4.54M
100% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q3] → 0 (-3) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$85
1%
upside
Avg. target
$98
15%
upside
High target
$110
30%
upside
2 analyst ratings
1 positive
50%
0 neutral
0%
1 negative
50%
JP Morgan Jeffrey Zekauskas 40% 1-year accuracy 19 / 47 met price target | 1%upside $85 | Underweight Maintained | 21 Feb 2025 |
Mizuho John Roberts 63% 1-year accuracy 22 / 35 met price target | 30%upside $110 | Outperform Maintained | 7 Jan 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 7 articles about CBT published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Cabot Corporation: Reinforcing Positive Shareholder Value
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.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Cabot Corporation (CBT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Cabot Corporation (NYSE:CBT ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call January 30, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Sean Keohane - President & CEO Erica McLaughlin - EVP & CFO Steve Delahunt - VP, Treasurer & IR Conference Call Participants Chris Perrella - UBS John Roberts - Mizuho Group David Begleiter - Deutsche Bank Kevin Estok - Jefferies Lydia Huang - J.P. Morgan Operator Good day.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Cabot's Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates in Q1, EPS Up Y/Y
Cabot misses Q1 earnings and revenue estimates but demonstrates better results in EBIT and adjusted EPS metrics.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Cabot (CBT) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
Cabot (CBT) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.76 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.80 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.56 per share a year ago.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Cabot Corp Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results
BOSTON, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) today announced results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2025. Key Highlights Diluted EPS of $1.67 and Adjusted EPS of $1.76 which represents a 13% increase in Adjusted EPS compared to the same quarter in the prior year Reinforcement Materials segment EBIT of $130 million; up 1% compared to the same quarter in the prior year Performance Chemicals segment EBIT of $45 million; up 32% compared to the same quarter in the prior year Cash Flows from Operations of $124 million in the first fiscal quarter supported the return of $66 million of cash to shareholders in the quarter Hosted Investor Day highlighting growth strategy and 3-Year financial targets (In millions, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended 12/31/24 12/31/23 Net sales and other operating revenues $ 955 $ 958 Net income (loss) attributable to Cabot Corporation $ 93 $ 50 Net earnings (loss) per share attributable to Cabot Corporation $ 1.67 $ 0.88 Less: Certain items after tax per share $ (0.09 ) $ (0.68 ) Adjusted EPS $ 1.76 $ 1.56 Sean Keohane, Cabot President and Chief Executive Officer commented: “We continued to execute against our Creating for Tomorrow strategy, delivering another quarter of strong results and in-line with our expectations.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Cabot: Eyeing Up A Bearish Position As We Approach Q1 Earnings (Technical Analysis)
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.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Cabot (CBT) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Cabot (CBT) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Cabot Corporation Board Declares Dividend
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Friday, January 10, 2025, the Board of Directors of Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.43 per share on all outstanding shares of the Corporation's common stock. The dividend is payable on March 14, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 28, 2025. About Cabot Corporation Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Cabot Corporation to Announce First Quarter 2025 Operating Results
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cabot Corporation to Announce First Quarter 2025 Operating Results.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
Cabot Corporation Board of Directors Named 2025 Public Company Board of the Year by National Association of Corporate Directors New England Chapter
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) today announced that its Board of Directors has been named 2025 “Public Company Board of the Year” by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) New England Chapter. This award recognizes exceptional corporate leadership and governance of boards in New England. Cabot Chairman Michael Morrow and Cabot President and CEO Sean Keohane, will accept the award on behalf of the company at the NACD New England Chapter's 17th annual celeb.
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