Cabot Corporation (CBT) Financials
Key financial figures for Cabot Corporation (Q4 2026).
Cabot's fiscal Q4 revenue rose 12% to $1.009B and adjusted EPS was $1.61 (down from $1.70), with Performance Chemicals EBIT up $18M offsetting a $32M drop in Reinforcement Materials EBIT; fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS guided to $6.15 to $6.75. Fiscal Q4 net sales were $1,009M versus $899M a year earlier (+12%, calculated); diluted EPS was $1.25 versus $0.79, and adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) was $1.61 versus $1.70 (-5%, calculated). Certain items after tax were $0.36 per share, primarily restructuring charges. Reinforcement Materials sales rose to $634M from $563M, with volumes up 5% (Asia Pacific +10%, Americas +3%, EMEA -7%), but segment EBIT fell $32M to $87M from $119M on lower gross profit per ton, which management tied to calendar 2026 customer agreements and less favorable regional mix. On the outlook: Fiscal 2027 Adjusted EPS expected in the range of $6.15 to $6.75 (fiscal 2026 actual $6.42, the fiscal Q3 release having tightened the fiscal 2026 range to $6.15 to $6.45); fiscal 2027 operating tax rate expected at 28% to 30%. Management expects continued volume growth in battery materials, electronics and strategic accounts and solid margins amid volatile energy input costs. No GAAP EPS range is provided. Figures are for Q4 FY2026, as Cabot Corp. reported them.
- Revenue
- $1.0B
- Net Income
- $66M
- EPS
- $1.26
- Total Assets
- $4.0B
- Operating Cash Flow
- $143M
Recent quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2026 | $1.0B | $66M | $1.25 | 11.99% | $88M |
| Q3 FY2026 | $982M | $6M | $0.12 | 9.98% | $37M |
| Q2 FY2026 | $904M | $68M | $1.27 | 15.15% | $32M |
| Q1 FY2026 | $849M | $73M | $1.37 | 15.19% | $57M |
| Q4 FY2025 | $899M | $43M | $0.79 | 15.24% | $155M |
Recent fiscal years
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $3.7B | $213M | $4.02 | 12.74% | $214M |
| FY2025 | $3.7B | $331M | $6.02 | 16.73% | $391M |
| FY2024 | $4.0B | $380M | $6.72 | 15.37% | $451M |
Frequently asked questions
What was Cabot Corp.'s revenue last quarter?
Cabot Corp. reported revenue of $1.01 billion for Q4 FY2026, up 12.2% from the same period a year earlier.
Is Cabot Corp. profitable?
Yes. Cabot Corp. reported net income of $66.0 million for Q4 FY2026, a net margin of 6.54% on revenue.
How has Cabot Corp.'s margin trended?
Operating margin was 11.99% in Q4 FY2026, compared with 15.24% in the same period a year earlier. The quarter by quarter series is on the SentiSense financials page.
How much free cash flow did Cabot Corp. generate?
Cabot Corp. generated free cash flow of $88.0 million in Q4 FY2026, after capital expenditure.
Full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow for Cabot Corporation on SentiSense, with up to forty quarters and twenty fiscal years of history.