For its fourth fiscal quarter (ending September 30), Cabot Corp (NYSE: CBT) has reported a 148% increase in E.P.S. from $1.65 a year ago to $4.10 in the current quarter. This performance was $2.62 better than the consensus estimate of $1.48. E.P.S. were $7.73 for the latest four quarters through September 30 versus $3.65 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 112%.
Recent Price Action
Cabot Corp (NYSE: CBT) stock closed at $66.28 on 11/6/23 after a large decline of -2.4%. The stock has risen 0.9% during the last week and has performed in line with the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Reflecting future returns on capital that are forecasted to exceed the cost of capital, CBT is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.
Cabot has a current Value Trend Rating of D (Negative). This rating combines highly consistent signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock's attractiveness. Cabot has a neutral Power Rating of 41 and a slightly negative Appreciation Score of 38, leading to the Negative Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of D. This review will be completed in the next several days.