The earnings call highlighted strong cash flow and strategic acquisitions, along with recognition for sustainability efforts. However, there were significant declines in key segments due to macroeconomic challenges and lower volumes. The company's strategic initiatives provide optimism for future growth, but current conditions present notable challenges.

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Q4 2025

During the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, Cabot Corporation delivered an adjusted earnings per share of $1.90, reflecting a slight 1% decrease from the previous year. Despite an 8% decline in volumes due to macroeconomic challenges, the company achieved strong EBIT results, with Reinforcement Materials down 6% year-over-year and Performance Chemicals up 4%. The firm generated $249 million in operating cash flow, allowing for $64 million to be returned to shareholders. Cabot's acquisition of Bridgestone's plant in Mexico for $70 million is expected to be accretive in the first year. The company maintained a strong liquidity position of approximately $1.4 billion, with capital expenditures totaling $61 million in the quarter. Looking ahead, Cabot reaffirms its full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $7.15 to $7.50, driven by operational excellence and strategic initiatives in a challenging environment.

Strong Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns

Generated $249 million of operating cash flow in the third quarter, enabling $64 million of cash returned to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.

Strategic Acquisition and Expansion

Cabot entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bridgestone's reinforcing carbons plant in Mexico for $70 million. The transaction is expected to be accretive in the first year.

Sustainability Recognition

Received the platinum rating from EcoVadis for the fifth consecutive year, placing Cabot among the top 1% of companies in the manufacturing of basic chemicals.

Battery Materials Growth

Increased contribution margin by 20% through the first three quarters of fiscal year 2025 compared to the same period in fiscal 2024.

Cabot (CBT) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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CBT Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 10, 2025	2025 (Q4)	1.76 / -	1.8	―	―	―
Aug 04, 2025	2025 (Q3)	1.82 / 1.90	1.92	-1.04% (-0.02)
May 05, 2025	2025 (Q2)	1.85 / 1.90	1.78	6.74% (+0.12)
Feb 03, 2025	2025 (Q1)	1.72 / 1.76	1.56	12.82% (+0.20)
Nov 04, 2024	2024 (Q4)	1.81 / 1.80	1.65	9.09% (+0.15)
Aug 05, 2024	2024 (Q3)	1.72 / 1.92	1.42	35.21% (+0.50)
May 06, 2024	2024 (Q2)	1.66 / 1.78	1.33	33.83% (+0.45)
Feb 05, 2024	2024 (Q1)	1.50 / 1.56	0.98	59.18% (+0.58)
Nov 06, 2023	2023 (Q4)	1.48 / 1.65	1.55	6.45% (+0.10)
Aug 07, 2023	2023 (Q3)	1.55 / 1.42	1.73	-17.92% (-0.31)

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CBT Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 04, 2025	$73.71	$80.10	+8.67%
May 05, 2025	$77.04	$72.04	-6.49%
Feb 03, 2025	$83.94	$87.22	+3.91%
Nov 04, 2024	$108.45	$107.24	-1.12%

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CBT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 1.76.

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