# Cabot Corp. (CBT): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Chemicals - Specialty
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

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 lea...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $73.79 USD |
| Market Cap | $3.81B |
| P/E (TTM) | 11.33 |
| EPS (TTM) | $6.51 |
| 52-Week Range | $58.33 – $94.53 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.50% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 2.50% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.85 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.89 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 15 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 5.0% / 5.7% / 6.2% / 4.6% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 50.8% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 33.5% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 52.6% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 34.7% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-28 | $0.4725 | 2026-09-11 |
| 2026-05-29 | $0.4725 | 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-02-27 | $0.4500 | 2026-03-13 |
| 2025-11-28 | $0.4500 | 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-08-29 | $0.4500 | 2025-09-11 |
| 2025-05-30 | $0.4500 | 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-02-28 | $0.4300 | 2025-03-14 |
| 2024-11-29 | $0.4300 | 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-08-30 | $0.4300 | 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-05-31 | $0.4300 | 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-02-22 | $0.4000 | 2024-03-08 |
| 2023-11-22 | $0.4000 | 2023-12-08 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cbt/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Cabot Corp. do?

Cabot Corp. (CBT) operates in the Chemicals - Specialty industry within the Basic Materials sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is CBT's market cap?

Cabot Corp. (CBT) has a market capitalization of approximately $3.81 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does CBT pay a dividend?

Yes, Cabot Corp. (CBT) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 2.50%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does CBT pay dividends?

Cabot Corp. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.89 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is CBT's payout ratio?

Cabot Corp.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cbt
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cbt/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cbt/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cbt/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cbt/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cbt/peers

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