Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.77
Cabot Corporation (CBT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.0%
Payout Ratio
29.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
14 years
CBT Dividend Income Check
Safety
29.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
14 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.0% and trend is rising.
CBT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.0%
Trailing DPS$1.77
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout29.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout20.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak14 years
3Y CAGR6.3%
5Y CAGR4.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.7%
Total Shareholder Yield5.7%
1Y Total Return16.8%
5Y Total Return64.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,54110Y ago$24,11420Y ago$34,844
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CBT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
CBT Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Cabot Corporation distributes 29.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 20.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CBT has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.3% and 5-year CAGR of 4.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CBT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% dividend yield, 3.7% buyback yield, 5.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 64.2%, with dividends contributing 14.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,114 today.
CBT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.16
Avg/Payment$0.4081
Latest Change+5.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026Latest | $0.4725 | ↑ +5.0% | 2.08% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.4500 | — | 2.36% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 2.84% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 2.16% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.4500 | ↑ +4.7% | 2.33% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.4300 | — | 2.00% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.4300 | — | 1.54% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.4300 | — | 1.58% | Sep 13, 2024 |
CBT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.0%
#7 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
29.0% payout
Streak
14Y
4.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.7%
#2 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBTCabot Corporation | $4.6B | 2.0% | 29.0% | 14 | Sustainable |
3rd  KROKronos Worldwide, In… | $687M | 3.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 IOSPInnospec Inc. | $2.0B | 2.1% | 36.4% | 12 | Sustainable |
 HWKNHawkins, Inc. | $2.8B | 0.6% | 19.2% | 15 | Sustainable |
1st  TROXTronox Holdings plc | $976M | 4.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 ASIXAdvanSix Inc. | $565M | 3.0% | 34.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 PPGPPG Industries, Inc. | $26.9B | 2.3% | 39.8% | 43 | Sustainable |
2nd  EMNEastman Chemical Com… | $8.0B | 4.7% | 80.4% | 16 | Watch |
CBT Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.92 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2025 | $1.78 | 5.3% | 4 | $6.02 | 29.6% | 3.38x | 4.0% |
| 2024 | $1.69 | 7.6% | 4 | $6.72 | 25.1% | 3.98x | 3.8% |
| 2023 | $1.57 | 6.1% | 4 | $7.73 | 20.3% | 4.92x | 3.5% |
| 2022 | $1.48 | 4.2% | 4 | $3.62 | 40.9% | 2.45x | 3.3% |
| 2021 | $1.42 | 1.4% | 4 | $4.34 | 32.7% | 3.06x | 3.2% |
| 2020 | $1.40 | 1.4% | 4 | $-3.96 | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2019 | $1.38 | 5.7% | 4 | $2.67 | 51.7% | 1.93x | 3.1% |
| 2018 | $1.31 | 4.8% | 4 | $-1.83 | — | — | 2.9% |
| 2017 | $1.24 | 11.2% | 4 | $3.81 | 32.7% | 3.06x | 2.8% |
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CBT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CBT stock.
How much dividend does CBT pay per share?
Cabot Corporation (CBT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.77 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CBT's next ex-dividend date?
CBT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CBT typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CBT's dividend safe?
CBT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +29.0% and FCF payout ratio of +20.2%. With 14 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is CBT a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Cabot Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 14 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.9%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does CBT pay dividends?
Cabot Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.77 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CBT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CBT five years ago would be worth approximately $17,541 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CBT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CBT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.