CBT Dividend History & Yield
Cabot Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 (in 79 days) | Dec 11, 2026 | $0.473 | $47.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 (in 170 days) | Mar 12, 2027 | $0.473 | $47.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 (in 261 days) | Jun 11, 2027 | $0.473 | $47.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.473 | $47.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CBT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.892 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CBT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 635 | $50,943 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,172 | $254,715 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,343 | $509,429 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.36%. $10,000 in CBT would currently pay about $236 a year ($20 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CBT dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | — | $0.473 | +0.0% |
| May 29, 2026 | — | $0.473 | +5.1% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2025 | — | $0.45 | +4.7% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | — | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | — | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | — | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| May 31, 2024 | — | $0.43 | +7.5% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Nov 22, 2023 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Aug 24, 2023 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| May 25, 2023 | — | $0.40 | +8.1% |
| Feb 23, 2023 | — | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| Nov 23, 2022 | — | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| Aug 25, 2022 | — | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| May 26, 2022 | — | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| Feb 24, 2022 | — | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| Nov 24, 2021 | — | $0.37 | +5.7% |
| Aug 26, 2021 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2021 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2021 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Nov 25, 2020 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Aug 27, 2020 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| May 28, 2020 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Nov 27, 2019 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2019 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2019 | — | $0.35 | +6.1% |
| Feb 21, 2019 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2018 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2018 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| May 24, 2018 | — | $0.33 | +4.8% |
| Feb 22, 2018 | — | $0.315 | +0.0% |
| Nov 22, 2017 | — | $0.315 | +0.0% |
| Aug 23, 2017 | — | $0.315 | +0.0% |
| May 24, 2017 | — | $0.315 | +5.0% |
| Feb 22, 2017 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Nov 22, 2016 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Aug 24, 2016 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| May 25, 2016 | — | $0.30 | +36.4% |
| Feb 24, 2016 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Nov 24, 2015 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Aug 26, 2015 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2015 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2015 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Nov 25, 2014 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Aug 27, 2014 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| May 28, 2014 | — | $0.22 | +10.0% |
| Feb 26, 2014 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 2013 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Aug 28, 2013 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| May 29, 2013 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2013 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Nov 28, 2012 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2012 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2012 | — | $0.20 | +11.1% |
| Feb 22, 2012 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Nov 22, 2011 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Aug 25, 2011 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| May 25, 2011 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 2011 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Nov 23, 2010 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Aug 25, 2010 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| May 26, 2010 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Feb 24, 2010 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Nov 24, 2009 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Aug 26, 2009 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2009 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2009 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Nov 25, 2008 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Aug 27, 2008 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| May 28, 2008 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2008 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Nov 28, 2007 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2007 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2007 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2007 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2006 | — | $0.18 | +12.5% |
| Aug 23, 2006 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| May 24, 2006 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Feb 22, 2006 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Nov 22, 2005 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Aug 24, 2005 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| May 25, 2005 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 2005 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Nov 23, 2004 | — | $0.16 | +6.7% |
| Aug 25, 2004 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| May 26, 2004 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2004 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Nov 25, 2003 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Aug 27, 2003 | — | $0.15 | +15.4% |
| May 28, 2003 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 2003 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 2002 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Aug 28, 2002 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| May 29, 2002 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2002 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Nov 28, 2001 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2001 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2001 | — | $0.13 | +18.2% |
| Feb 21, 2001 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2000 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Oct 2, 2000 | — | $13.463 Special | — |
| Aug 23, 2000 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| May 24, 2000 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 2000 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Nov 23, 1999 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Aug 25, 1999 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| May 26, 1999 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Feb 24, 1999 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Nov 24, 1998 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Aug 26, 1998 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 1998 | — | $0.11 | +10.0% |
| Feb 25, 1998 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Nov 25, 1997 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Aug 27, 1997 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| May 28, 1997 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 1997 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Nov 20, 1996 | — | $0.10 | +11.1% |
| Aug 21, 1996 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| May 22, 1996 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 1995 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Aug 23, 1995 | — | $0.09 | +28.6% |
| May 22, 1995 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 1995 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Nov 18, 1994 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Aug 22, 1994 | — | $0.07 | +7.7% |
| May 23, 1994 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 1994 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Nov 19, 1993 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Aug 23, 1993 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| May 24, 1993 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Feb 22, 1993 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Nov 20, 1992 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Aug 17, 1992 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 1992 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Feb 24, 1992 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Nov 18, 1991 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Aug 19, 1991 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| May 20, 1991 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Apr 9, 1991 | — | $0.3165 Special | — |
| Feb 12, 1991 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Nov 16, 1990 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Aug 20, 1990 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 1990 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 1990 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 1989 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 1989 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| May 22, 1989 | — | $0.065 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 1989 | — | $0.065 | +13.0% |
| Nov 21, 1988 | — | $0.0575 | +0.0% |
| Aug 23, 1988 | — | $0.0575 | +0.0% |
| May 24, 1988 | — | $0.0575 | +0.0% |
| Feb 19, 1988 | — | $0.0575 | +0.0% |
| Nov 27, 1987 | — | $0.0575 | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 1986 | — | $0.0575 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 1986 | — | $0.0575 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 1986 | — | $0.0575 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 1986 | — | $0.0575 | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 1985 | — | $0.0575 | — |
CBT dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Raised 5.1% | $0.45 | $0.473 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
CBT scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About Cabot Corporation
Cabot Corporation operates as a specialty chemicals and performance materials company. It operates through two segments, Reinforcement Materials and Performance Chemicals. The company offers reinforcing carbons that are used in tires as a rubber reinforcing agent and performance additive, as well as in industrial products, such as hoses, belts, extruded profiles, and molded goods; and engineered elastomer composites solutions.
Sector: Basic Materials. Industry: Specialty Chemicals. First dividend on our records: Nov 26, 1985. 162 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CBT dividend FAQ
When is CBT's next ex-dividend date?
CBT's next ex-dividend date is Nov 27, 2026 (in 79 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.473 per share, expected on Dec 11, 2026.
How often does CBT pay dividends?
CBT pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.473 per share with an ex-date of Aug 28, 2026.
What is CBT's dividend yield?
CBT's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.30%, based on $1.846 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $80.32. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.892 per share, is 2.36%.
How much does CBT pay per share?
CBT pays about $0.473 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.892 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $189.20 a year.
Has CBT grown or cut its dividend?
CBT has raised its annual dividend for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.7% a year (+4.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of CBT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.36%, you would need about 635 shares of CBT (roughly $50,943 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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