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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 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.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) appointed Robert Rist as Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Planning, with the transition occurring over the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Rist succeeds Steve Delahunt, who will continue as Vice President of Treasury. Rist joined Cabot in 2007 and most recently served as Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Corporate Planning, with prior senior roles in Reinforcement Materials and finance. In the new role he will lead investor engagement, communicate financial performance and strategic direction, and support transparency in investor communications. Rist holds a bachelor’s in international business and economics from the University of New Hampshire and an MBA in corporate finance from Boston College. For investor information, visit cabotcorp.com/investors.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) reported fiscal 2025 results: Diluted EPS $6.02 and Adjusted EPS $7.25 (up 3% year-over-year). Fourth quarter reported Diluted EPS $0.79 and Adjusted EPS $1.70 (down 6% year-over-year). Fiscal year operating cash flow was $665 million, supporting $274 million of capital spending, $96 million of dividends and $168 million of share repurchases. Segment results: Performance Chemicals EBIT +18% YoY; Reinforcement Materials EBIT down 5% YoY. Company announced agreement to acquire Bridgestone’s reinforcing carbons plant in Mexico and gave fiscal 2026 Adjusted EPS guidance of $6.00–$7.00.
Cabot (NYSE: CBT) expanded North American manufacturing for circular reinforcing carbons under its EVOLVE Sustainable Solutions platform by adding its Ville Platte, Louisiana site to locations with demonstrated production capability alongside Mauá, Brazil and Valmez, Czech Republic. Cabot now operates 14 ISCC PLUS certified sites globally, including 12 supporting reinforcing carbon and 2 masterbatch/compounding sites, enabling traceable products made using tire pyrolysis oil (TPO) via an ISCC PLUS mass balance approach. The move supports regional supply, aims to reduce transport emissions, and targets growing tire-industry demand for recycled content toward 40% by 2030 and 100% by 2050.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) will release operating results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 on Monday, November 3, 2025 after market close. The company will host a conference call and live webcast to review results at 8:00 am ET on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The webcast will be provided by Notified and can be accessed on Cabot’s investor website https://cabotog.gcs-web.com/. A replay and the slide presentation will be archived on the same site for those unable to join live.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting significant progress in its environmental and social initiatives during 2024. The company achieved 11 out of 15 of its 2025 Sustainability Goals ahead of schedule, including a 5% reduction in GHG emissions intensity below 2022 levels and a $10 million investment in local communities.
Additionally, Cabot introduced its new 2030 Sustainability Goals focusing on six priority areas: GHG emissions (15% intensity reduction), air emissions (20% SO2 reduction), energy exports (250% of imports), water withdrawal (10% intensity reduction in stressed areas), product sustainability (5-10% carbon footprint reduction), and health & safety (25% incident rate reduction).
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) reported Q3 FY25 results with diluted EPS of $1.86 and Adjusted EPS of $1.90, representing a 1% decrease year-over-year. The company's Reinforcement Materials segment EBIT declined 6% to $128 million, while Performance Chemicals segment EBIT increased 4% to $57 million.
Despite challenging market conditions, Cabot delivered strong operating cash flow of $249 million and returned $64 million to shareholders through dividends ($24M) and share repurchases ($40M). The company maintains a solid balance sheet with a Net Debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.3x and $1.4 billion in liquidity.
Cabot reaffirmed its FY25 Adjusted EPS guidance range of $7.15 to $7.50, expecting to land in the middle to lower end due to current demand levels impacted by tariff uncertainty and global macroeconomic challenges.