8-K current report · filed May 5, 2026

CABOT CORP (CBT) 8-K Current Report: May 5, 2026

Item 2.02Item EX-99.1CBT overview

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CABOT CORP (CBT) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on May 5, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026 operating results announced.

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Item 2.02 · Results of Operations and Financial Condition

  • Fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026 operating results announced
  • Press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1, containing the detailed financial results

Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1

  • Q2 revenue $904M, down from $936M; GAAP EPS $1.27 versus $1.69, while Adjusted EPS reached $1.61
  • Performance Chemicals EBIT rose 18% to $59M, driven by battery materials momentum, specialty carbons volumes, and favorable mix
  • Reinforcement Materials EBIT fell 29% to $93M despite 3% volume growth, reflecting lower pricing, mix, and Asia-Pacific competition
  • Planned South America and Europe capacity closures target approximately $22M in annualized fixed-cost savings after implementation
  • Full-year fiscal 2026 Adjusted EPS guidance reaffirmed at $6.00-$6.50, supported by $1.3B liquidity and 1.5x net debt-to-EBITDA; dividend increased 5% to $1.89 annualized

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