Cabot Corporation Board Increases Dividend

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Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.4725 per share, a 5% increase from $0.45, payable June 12, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business May 29, 2026. On an annualized basis the dividend rises to $1.89 from $1.80.

The Board said the increase reflects confidence in the company’s cash flow generation, liquidity position, and earnings durability while maintaining investments and balance sheet flexibility.

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• Quarterly dividend increased 5% to $0.4725 per share
• Annualized dividend rises to $1.89 per share from $1.80
• Payable date set for June 12, 2026 with record date May 29, 2026
• Board cites strong cash flow, robust liquidity, and earnings durability

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BOSTON, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 1, 2026, the Board of Directors of Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4725 per share, an increase of 5% compared to the current quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share, payable on all outstanding shares of the Corporation’s common stock. The dividend is payable on June 12, 2026, to stockholders of record of such common stock at the close of business on May 29, 2026.

“Today’s dividend increase reflects the Board’s confidence in Cabot’s strong cash flow generation, robust liquidity position, and the durability of our earnings,” said Sean Keohane, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cabot Corporation. “Increasing the dividend by 5% is a clear demonstration of our commitment to returning cash to shareholders, consistent with our capital allocation framework. At the same time, Cabot remains well positioned to continue investing in growth while maintaining a strong and flexible balance sheet.”

On an annualized basis, the new dividend rate will be $1.89 per share versus $1.80 per share, previously.

About Cabot Corporation
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company is a leading provider of reinforcing carbons, specialty carbons, battery materials, engineered elastomer composites, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds, fumed metal oxides and aerogel. For more information on Cabot, please visit the company’s website at cabotcorp.com. The Company regularly posts important information on its website and encourages investors and potential investors to consult the Cabot website regularly.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in the press release regarding Cabot's business that are not historical facts, including our strong cash flow generation, robust liquidity position and the durability of our earnings, are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025.

Contact: 
Robert Rist
Investor Relations
(617) 342-6374

FAQ

What dividend did Cabot (CBT) declare on May 1, 2026?

Cabot declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4725 per share, a 5% increase from $0.45. According to the company, this raises the annualized rate to $1.89 per share, up from $1.80 previously.

When is Cabot's (CBT) increased dividend payable and what is the record date?

The increased dividend is payable on June 12, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 29, 2026. According to the company, shares held by the record date entitle holders to the payment.

How much did Cabot (CBT) increase its dividend and what is the new annualized rate?

The Board increased the quarterly dividend by 5% to $0.4725 per share. According to the company, the new annualized dividend rate is $1.89 per share, compared with $1.80 previously.

What reason did Cabot (CBT) give for raising the dividend on May 1, 2026?

Cabot said the dividend increase reflects the Board's confidence in the company's cash flow generation, liquidity, and earnings durability. According to the company, the move aligns with its capital allocation framework to return cash to shareholders.

Who is eligible for Cabot's (CBT) June 12, 2026 dividend payment?

Shareholders recorded as owning Cabot common stock at the close of business on May 29, 2026 are eligible for the June 12, 2026 dividend. According to the company, eligibility is determined by the record date and company share registers.