Cabot Corporation (CBT)
Company Info
Highlights
$4.20B
$7.51
10.32
1.83
$3.91B
$973.00M
$600.00M
$71.64 - $116.41
$90.00
6.01%
5.39
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Cabot Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Cabot Corporation (CBT) returned -18.58% year-to-date (YTD) and -26.09% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, CBT returned 8.34% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.45%.
CBT
-18.58%
-8.55%
-35.09%
-26.09%
20.69%
8.34%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.77%
3.72%
-5.60%
8.55%
14.11%
10.45%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of CBT, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -5.30% | -0.04% | -3.33% | -5.53% | -5.82% | -18.58% | |||||||
| 2024 | -13.65% | 18.40% | 8.53% | -1.05% | 12.61% | -10.18% | 9.14% | 5.24% | 6.34% | -3.53% | 2.06% | -16.70% | 11.25% |
| 2023 | 12.70% | 6.08% | -3.63% | -6.37% | -4.02% | -2.32% | 6.14% | 2.65% | -4.40% | -4.03% | 14.76% | 10.01% | 27.63% |
| 2022 | -2.15% | 33.73% | -6.49% | -3.74% | 15.43% | -15.63% | 16.41% | -2.60% | -11.23% | 15.01% | 0.70% | -9.21% | 21.38% |
| 2021 | -2.16% | 12.88% | 6.52% | 4.65% | 16.50% | -10.46% | -3.28% | -2.39% | -6.14% | 6.44% | -1.02% | 7.09% | 28.40% |
| 2020 | -16.14% | -5.35% | -30.12% | 29.75% | 6.39% | 3.72% | -1.54% | 2.38% | -2.65% | 5.50% | 9.80% | 8.38% | -2.16% |
| 2019 | 9.20% | 0.68% | -11.20% | 9.01% | -11.24% | 19.45% | -6.27% | -9.74% | 13.30% | -3.82% | 8.60% | 1.13% | 14.25% |
| 2018 | 9.82% | -10.59% | -7.41% | 0.25% | 8.47% | 2.52% | 7.01% | -1.29% | -3.39% | -22.39% | 1.76% | -12.72% | -28.70% |
| 2017 | 9.56% | 5.25% | 3.33% | 0.47% | -12.69% | 2.30% | 1.68% | -2.44% | 5.92% | 9.25% | 0.98% | 0.57% | 24.65% |
| 2016 | -1.32% | 10.95% | 8.53% | 0.95% | -5.69% | -0.11% | 6.64% | 3.02% | 5.11% | -0.52% | -1.76% | -0.77% | 26.57% |
| 2015 | -2.80% | 6.89% | -0.27% | -5.02% | -2.47% | -10.08% | -5.66% | -3.06% | -6.82% | 13.88% | 21.79% | -6.11% | -4.22% |
| 2014 | -5.31% | 11.66% | 9.09% | -2.13% | -1.78% | 2.55% | -9.66% | 4.99% | -7.32% | -8.55% | -6.78% | 1.81% | -13.25% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of CBT is 11, meaning it’s performing worse than 89% of other stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cabot Corporation (CBT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Cabot Corporation provided a 2.33% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.72 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 23 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.72 | $1.69 | $1.57 | $1.48 | $1.42 | $1.40 | $1.38 | $1.31 | $1.25 | $1.12 | $1.10 | $0.86 |
Dividend yield | 2.33% | 1.85% | 1.88% | 2.21% | 2.53% | 3.12% | 2.90% | 3.04% | 2.02% | 2.22% | 2.68% | 1.96% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Cabot Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $1.69 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $1.57 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $1.48 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $1.42 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $1.40 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $1.38 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $1.31 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $1.25 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $1.12 |
| 2015 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $1.10 |
| 2014 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.86 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Cabot Corporation has a dividend yield of 2.33%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Cabot Corporation has a payout ratio of 23.31%, which is below the market average. This means Cabot Corporation returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Cabot Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Cabot Corporation was 82.87%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 480 trading sessions.
The current Cabot Corporation drawdown is 36.21%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -82.87% | Apr 26, 2007 | 471 | Mar 9, 2009 | 480 | Feb 1, 2011 | 951 |
| -67.2% | Jan 29, 2018 | 540 | Mar 20, 2020 | 284 | May 6, 2021 | 824 |
| -52.52% | Oct 24, 2001 | 242 | Oct 9, 2002 | 428 | Jun 23, 2004 | 670 |
| -50.85% | Apr 6, 2011 | 125 | Oct 3, 2011 | 515 | Oct 21, 2013 | 640 |
| -50.65% | Mar 30, 1998 | 404 | Nov 2, 1999 | 199 | Aug 16, 2000 | 603 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Cabot Corporation volatility is 9.77%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Cabot Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Cabot Corporation, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 2.1% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Cabot Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CBT, comparing it with other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, CBT has a P/E ratio of 10.3. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for CBT compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. CBT currently has a PEG ratio of 1.8. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CBT relative to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, CBT has a P/S ratio of 1.1. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CBT in comparison with other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, CBT has a P/B value of 3.1. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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