CBT Dividend History & Analysis | 2.4% Yield

CBT has a dividend yield of 2.4% and paid 1.78 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.37%
Payout Ratio 25.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.81%
Consistency Lifetime 90.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.12%
Payout FCF 23.9%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 64.31%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -13.1%
Total Return 5y: 72.6%

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Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
WLKP 756 M 11.0% 11.9%
WLK 10,175 M 2.65% 2.66%
MEOH 3,691 M 1.96% 2.54%
HWKN 2,613 M 0.55% 3.26%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
MEOH 3,691 M 22.8% 93.9%
WLK 10,175 M 16.7% 94.0%
KOP 581 M 17.0% 59.8%
RBT 2,072 M 15.6% 98.1%
ASIX 435 M 5.83% 99.0%

CBT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 2025-12-12 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.71%
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-11 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.55%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-13 Quarterly 0.45 4.7% 0.6%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.5%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.39%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-13 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.41%
2024-05-31 2024-05-31 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.43 7.5% 0.43%
2024-02-22 2024-02-23 2024-03-08 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.49%
2023-11-22 2023-11-24 2023-12-08 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.51%
2023-08-24 2023-08-25 2023-09-08 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.58%
2023-05-25 2023-05-26 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.4 8.1% 0.58%
2023-02-23 2023-02-24 2023-03-10 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.47%
2022-11-23 2022-11-25 2022-12-09 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.51%
2022-08-25 2022-08-26 2022-09-09 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.49%
2022-05-26 2022-05-27 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.52%
2022-02-24 2022-02-25 2022-03-11 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.53%
2021-11-24 2021-11-26 2021-12-10 Quarterly 0.37 5.7% 0.63%
2021-08-26 2021-08-27 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.65%
2021-05-27 2021-05-28 2021-06-11 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.56%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-03-12 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.68%
2020-11-25 2020-11-27 2020-12-11 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2020-08-27 2020-08-28 2020-09-11 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2020-05-28 2020-05-29 2020-06-12 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-13 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-05-30 2019-05-31 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.35 6.1% N/A
2019-02-21 2019-02-22 2019-03-08 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-14 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-05-24 2018-05-25 2018-06-08 Quarterly 0.33 4.8% N/A
2018-02-22 2018-02-23 2018-03-09 Quarterly 0.315 0% N/A
2017-11-22 2017-11-24 2017-12-08 Quarterly 0.315 0% N/A
2017-08-23 2017-08-25 2017-09-08 Quarterly 0.315 0% N/A
2017-05-24 2017-05-26 2017-06-09 Quarterly 0.315 5% N/A
2017-02-22 2017-02-24 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-11-22 2016-11-25 2016-12-09 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-08-24 2016-08-26 2016-09-09 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-05-25 2016-05-27 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.3 36.4% N/A
2016-02-24 2016-02-26 2016-03-11 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-11-24 2015-11-27 2015-12-11 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-08-26 2015-08-28 2015-09-11 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-05-27 2015-05-29 2015-06-12 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-02-25 2015-02-27 2015-03-13 Quarterly 0.22 2.3% N/A
2015-01-20 0.215 -2.3% N/A
2014-11-25 2014-11-28 2014-12-12 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-08-27 2014-08-29 2014-09-12 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-05-28 2014-05-30 2014-06-13 Quarterly 0.22 10% N/A
2014-02-26 2014-02-28 2014-03-14 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2013-11-26 2013-11-29 2013-12-13 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A

CBT Dividend FAQ

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a specialty chemicals and performance materials firm organized into two primary segments: Reinforcement Materials, which supplies carbon black for tire tread and industrial rubber products, and Performance Chemicals, which produces specialty carbons, fumed silica/alumina, aerogels, masterbatches, inkjet colorants, carbon nanotubes, and related additives for a broad range of downstream markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of CBT?

As of February 2026, CBT`s dividend yield is 2.37%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.78 USD by the current share price of 74.58.

Does CBT pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CBT paid a dividend of 1.78 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-28 and the payout was 0.45 USD.

How often does CBT pay dividends?

CBT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CBT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-28.

CBT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CBT for the next 4 payments are between 0.128 (-71.6%) and 0.403 (-10.4%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will CBT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.45 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-28. The next Ex-Dividend date for Cabot (CBT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CBT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Cabot (CBT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CBT?

CBT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.81% per year.
Strong growth: CBT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CBT?

CBT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.12%. If you bought CBT's shares at 43.20 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.78 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.12% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CBT?

CBT Payout Consistency is 90.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Cabot has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CBT have a good Dividend Yield?

CBT`s 2.37% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CBT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CBT is 25.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CBT?

CBT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.31%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CBT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CBT's Outstanding Shares?

Cabot's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.63% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has CBT ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 25, 1996 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 114,850,000
1986 114,010,000 -0.73%
1987 110,098,000 -3.43%
1988 107,850,000 -2.04%
1989 98,478,000 -8.69%
1990 97,700,000 -0.79%
1991 72,912,000 -25.37%
1992 74,124,000 +1.66%
1993 75,124,000 +1.35%
1994 76,154,000 +1.37%
1995 71,208,000 -6.49%
1996 75,937,500 +6.64%
1997 74,878,000 -1.4%
1998 72,093,000 -3.72%
1999 74,000,000 +2.65%
2000 77,000,000 +4.05%
2001 72,000,000 -6.49%
2002 70,000,000 -2.78%
2003 68,000,000 -2.86%
2004 69,000,000 +1.47%
2005 68,000,000 -1.45%
2006 69,000,000 +1.47%
2007 64,000,000 -7.25%
2008 63,000,000 -1.56%
2009 65,305,900 +3.66%
2010 65,000,000 -0.47%
2011 64,200,000 -1.23%
2012 64,100,000 -0.16%
2013 64,800,000 +1.09%
2014 64,600,000 -0.31%
2015 62,500,000 -3.25%
2016 62,800,000 +0.48%
2017 61,900,000 -1.43%
2018 60,100,000 -2.91%
2019 57,000,000 -5.16%
2020 56,600,000 -0.7%
2021 56,800,000 +0.35%
2022 56,700,000 -0.18%
2023 55,800,000 -1.59%
2024 55,000,000 -1.43%
2025 52,900,000 -3.82%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-08 02:18