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Cabot Corporation reports developments as a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company serving tire, industrial, battery, coatings, inkjet and advanced-materials markets. Its recurring updates focus on the Reinforcement Materials segment, which supplies reinforcing carbon products for tires and industrial rubber applications, and the Performance Chemicals segment, which includes specialty carbons, specialty compounds, fumed metal oxides, battery materials, inkjet colorants and aerogel.
Company news also covers quarterly operating results, segment EBIT trends, common stock dividends, supply agreements for lithium-ion battery applications, and manufacturing footprint actions. Cabot’s completed acquisition of Mexico Carbon Manufacturing expanded its reinforcing carbon capacity, while EVOLVE Sustainable Solutions updates describe circular reinforcing carbon production capabilities in major regions.
Cabot (NYSE: CBT) announced production capability in Asia Pacific for its circular reinforcing carbons via the EVOLVE Sustainable Solutions platform on Feb 18, 2026. Facilities in Cilegon, Indonesia and Tianjin, China validated production using tire pyrolysis oil (TPO) and an ISCC PLUS mass balance approach.
Cabot now has regional production across Asia, Europe and the Americas, supported by 13 ISCC PLUS certified sites and two certified masterbatch/compounding sites in Europe.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) reported first quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended 12/31/25. Diluted EPS $1.37 and Adjusted EPS $1.53, a 13% decline year-over-year. Reinforcement Materials EBIT was $102M (down 22%); Performance Chemicals EBIT was $48M (up 7%).
Cash from operations was $126M; cash balance $230M. The company returned $76M to shareholders and signed a multi-year supply agreement with PowerCo SE for conductive carbons. Full-year Adjusted EPS narrowed to $6.00–$6.50.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share on all outstanding common stock. The dividend was declared January 9, 2026, is payable March 13, 2026, and is payable to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 27, 2026.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) completed its acquisition of Mexico Carbon Manufacturing S.A. de C.V. (MXCB) from Bridgestone on February 2, 2026. The deal follows a definitive agreement announced in August and receipt of required regulatory approvals.
MXCB, located near Cabot's Altamira facility, expands Cabot's global manufacturing footprint, enhances production capacity and operational flexibility, broadens the range of reinforcing carbon products Cabot can supply, and reinforces the commercial partnership with Bridgestone.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) announced its CDP 2025 environmental ratings on January 13, 2026: an A- for Water Security (up from B in 2024) and a B for Climate Change (unchanged from 2024). The Water Security upgrade surpasses global and industry averages and reflects stronger water-risk management and sustainable practices. Climate Change subcategories improved year-over-year in disclosure, value chain engagement, and industry collaboration. The results continue a five-year trend of steady improvement despite tougher reporting standards and higher stakeholder expectations.
The company highlighted its commitment to transparency, continuous enhancement, and resilience; more information is available at cabotcorp.com/sustainability.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) will release operating results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 after the market close. The company will review results on a conference call and live webcast beginning at 8:00 AM ET on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The live webcast is hosted by Notified and accessible via Cabot’s investor website, and the replay and slide presentation will be archived on the same site for later access.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) announced a multi-year supply agreement with PowerCo SE, a Volkswagen Group battery manufacturing subsidiary, to supply advanced conductive carbons and conductive dispersions for lithium-ion EV battery electrodes.
Cabot said its conductive formulations aim to improve battery conductivity, energy density, charging speed, and lifespan. The company said the agreement supports its strategic growth in battery materials, reinforces its European EV-market position, and demonstrates its ability to scale production to meet rising global demand.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) appointed William “Bill” Masterson as senior vice president and president of its Reinforcement Materials segment, effective November 21, 2025. Masterson succeeds Matthew Wood, who ceased serving in the role and as an employee effective immediately; the departure was stated not to involve any disagreement related to the company’s business or controls.
Masterson joined Cabot in 2011 and most recently served as vice president, Global Business Operations for Carbon and Silica Technologies with global responsibility for specialty carbon, specialty compounds, fumed metal oxide and aerogel manufacturing, plus product management, supply chain and product line technology.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) announced that its LITX® 95F conductive carbon was named one of the “Top 10 Exhibits of 2025” at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai on Nov 18, 2025. The award, presented at the “Brands Bring a Better Future for the World” forum, recognizes innovations supporting sustainable economic development. Cabot said LITX 95F is the first specialty chemicals sector product to earn this distinction and highlighted its role in enabling lithium-ion energy storage systems (ESS).
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share on all outstanding common stock. The Board declared the dividend on November 13, 2025.
The dividend is payable on December 12, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 28, 2025.