CBT

Based on Cabot Corporation's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Cabot Corporation do?

Cabot Corporation produces specialty chemicals and performance materials across three segments: Reinforcement Materials, Performance Chemicals, and Purification Solutions. Its products — including specialty carbons, fumed silica, aerogel, and activated carbon — serve industries ranging from tire manufacturing and electronics to water purification and pharmaceuticals.

Does CBT pay dividends?

Yes, Cabot Corporation pays a regular dividend. The company has maintained a dividend program consistent with its position as an established industrial materials business generating recurring cash flows. Investors seeking income alongside exposure to specialty chemicals may find this appealing, though growth prospects should also be weighed.

When does CBT report earnings?

Cabot Corporation reports financial results on a quarterly cadence, as is standard for US-listed companies. Specific upcoming earnings dates are not covered by our data source — check Cabot's investor relations page or a financial calendar for the next scheduled report.

Is CBT a good stock to buy?

CBT earns a Good overall UQS Score, with an Attractive Valuation pillar and Good Quality rating working in its favor. However, Weak Moat and Growth pillars highlight real limitations. Whether it fits your portfolio depends on your investment goals — the full pillar breakdown is available to UQS Pro members.

Is CBT overvalued?

According to the UQS Valuation pillar, CBT is currently rated Attractive — meaning the stock does not appear overpriced relative to its fundamentals. This is one of the stronger signals in Cabot's overall profile, though valuation alone does not offset the Weak Growth and Moat ratings.

How does CBT compare to its competitors?

Cabot competes with specialty chemical peers including Avient Corporation, Sensient Technologies, and Perimeter Solutions. Cabot's breadth across reinforcement, performance, and purification materials distinguishes it from more narrowly focused rivals. The UQS platform provides side-by-side pillar comparisons for Pro members.

What is CBT's market cap bracket?

Cabot Corporation is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a range typically associated with established businesses that have moved beyond early growth phases but retain more operational flexibility than large-cap multinationals.

Who founded Cabot Corporation?

Cabot Corporation's founding history and leadership lineage are well documented in publicly available sources, including the company's own website and investor relations materials. The company has been headquartered in Boston since its incorporation.

Is CBT a long-term quality indicator?

As a long-term quality indicator, CBT's UQS profile is mixed. The Good Quality pillar suggests sound operational management, but the Weak Moat rating raises questions about sustainable competitive advantage over time. Long-term investors should weigh the Attractive Valuation against the limited growth and moat signals before committing.

What is the main competitive advantage of Cabot Corporation?

Cabot's breadth across specialty carbons, fumed silica, aerogel, and activated carbon gives it diversified exposure across industrial, environmental, and technology end markets. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates this advantage as Weak, suggesting the company faces meaningful competition and limited pricing power in several of its core markets.

What sector does CBT belong to?

Cabot Corporation belongs to the Basic Materials sector, specifically within specialty chemicals. Investors tracking [specialty chemicals stocks](/sector/basic-materials) will find CBT alongside peers that supply performance materials to industrial, automotive, and consumer end markets globally.

Cabot Corporation shows solid profitability with healthy returns on capital and reasonable margins.

Cabot Corporation faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Cabot Corporation has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

Cabot Corporation appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Cabot Corporation operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for CBT.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Cabot Corporation is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Cabot Corporation's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Cabot Corporation is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.