CBTBasic Materials · Specialty ChemicalsThe 6 Wall Street analysts covering Cabot Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $91 — +3.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 87 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Cabot Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (95): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Growth (23): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CBT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +3.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | $70 → $78 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $97 → $92 |
| 25 June 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | $80 → $90 |
| 25 June 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 June 2026 | Truist Securities | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 13 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 8 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Mizuho | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 Jan 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 28 Nov 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 5 Nov 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 3 Oct 2025 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 5 Aug 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 Apr 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 21 Feb 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 7 Jan 2025 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CBT appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 33% of US stocks
Cheaper than 65% of US stocks
Cheaper than 37% of US stocks
Cheaper than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 3% of US stocks
Higher than 20% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Cabot Corporation announced it priced a public offering of $350 million of 4.950% senior unsecured notes due 2029. The notes are being sold to the public at 99.993% of their face amount.
Why it matters — The offering adds to Cabot's debt and capital structure, which is relevant to watchers tracking the company's financing and balance sheet.
Cabot Corp.'s Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings beat estimates, with strength in its Performance Chemicals segment offsetting margin pressure in Reinforcement Materials.
Why it matters — The earnings beat, driven by Performance Chemicals, signals resilience for Cabot despite ongoing margin challenges in its Reinforcement Materials business.
Cabot reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $1.67, up 4% sequentially. Strength in its Performance Chemicals segment helped offset lower earnings in Reinforcement Materials.
Why it matters — CBT watchers would note that sequential earnings growth was driven by Performance Chemicals even as Reinforcement Materials declined, signalling a continued shift in segment profit drivers.
Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Cabot Corporation's (CBT) Q3 2026 earnings call. The transcript documents the company's third-quarter earnings presentation and accompanying discussion.
Why it matters — The transcript gives CBT watchers a first-hand record of what management said about the company's latest quarterly results and outlook.
Seeking Alpha downgraded Cabot Corporation to Hold with a $82/share price target, noting the stock is now fairly valued after a significant rally and period of undervaluation.
Why it matters — CBT watchers would note this shift in analyst sentiment from bullish to neutral, reflecting limited upside potential even as the company's fundamentals—capital allocation, low leverage, and margins—remain solid.
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Cabot Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $91, with estimates ranging from $78 to $100. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 6 analysts covering Cabot Corp., 2 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Cabot Corp. 87 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Cabot Corp. ranks 87 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +3.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Cabot Corp. 87 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Cabot Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CBT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $78 to $100 over the next 12 months.
Cabot Corp. returned +13.3% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Cabot Corporation is a leading specialty chemicals and performance materials company, which plays a crucial role in various industries worldwide. Founded in 1882, the firm specializes in the production of carbon black, fumed silica, and activated carbon, which are essential components in the manufacture of a range of products.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 12 Aug 2026): "Cabot Corporation Prices $350 Million 4.950% Senior Notes Due 2029". Cabot Corporation announced it priced a public offering of $350 million of 4.950% senior unsecured notes due 2029. The notes are being sold to the public at 99.993% of their face amount.
Cabot Corporation is a leading specialty chemicals and performance materials company, which plays a crucial role in various industries worldwide. Founded in 1882, the firm specializes in the production of carbon black, fumed silica, and activated carbon, which are essential components in the manufacture of a range of products. The primary function of Cabot Corporation is to supply materials that enhance performance characteristics like durability, strength, and efficiency in applications such as tires, coatings, adhesives, and batteries. Its products contribute significantly to sectors including automotive, construction, and electronic materials, impacting the efficiency and sustainability of these industries. Cabot Corporation’s global footprint and expertise in material science underscore its market significance. It is known for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, continuously seeking to improve the environmental impact of its products and operations. As a major player in the materials sector, Cabot Corporation is instrumental in advancing technologies and supporting infrastructure development, thereby playing an integral role in both industrial and consumer markets across the globe.
CEO Mr. Sean D. Keohane · 4,064 employees · United States · https://www.cabotcorp.com