CBT Dividend History & Analysis | 2.4% Yield

CBT has a dividend yield of 2.4% and paid 1.82 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.41%
Payout Ratio 27.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.2%
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.5%
Payout FCF 21.1%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 61.2%
Chowder Number yield + growth 8.7% below 15% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y +23.6% avg 1.95% vs now 2.41%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 1.5x healthy
Income per 10k invested 241 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly CBT annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash Cabot distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year CBT year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how Cabot's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History CBT dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how Cabot's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
CBT NYSE
Cabot		 4,522 M 2.41% 3.45%
MEOH NASDAQ
Methanex		 3,518 M 1.65% 2.36%
HWKN NASDAQ
Hawkins		 2,849 M 0.51% 2.47%
KOP NYSE
Koppers Holdings		 889 M 1.00% 1.12%
SOLS NASDAQ
Solstice Advanced Materials		 12,735 M 0.18% 0.31%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
KOP NYSE
Koppers Holdings		 889 M 16.18% 100.0%
HWKN NASDAQ
Hawkins		 2,849 M 9.64% 100.0%
CBT NYSE
Cabot		 4,522 M 6.24% 100.0%
MEOH NASDAQ
Methanex		 3,518 M 6.55% 99.2%

CBT Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data

Jan - -
Feb 0.52% 100
Mar - -
Apr - -
May 0.54% 100
Jun - -
Jul - -
Aug 0.54% 100
Sep - -
Oct - -
Nov 0.55% 100
Dec - -

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 20 Payments (USD) as of July 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-29 2026-05-29 2026-06-12 Quarterly 0.473 +5.1% 0.54%
2026-02-27 2026-02-27 2026-03-13 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.6%
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%

CBT Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of CBT?

As of July 2026, CBT's dividend yield is 2.41%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.82 USD by the current share price of 82.90.

Does CBT pay a dividend?

As of July 2026, CBT paid a dividend of 1.82 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-29 and the payout was 0.473 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 2026-05-29.

CBT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CBT for the next payments are between 0.474 (+0.2%) and 0.485 (+2.5%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.30%.

Will CBT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.473 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-29. 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 6.24% 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 3.45%. If you bought CBT's shares at 52.84 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.82 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.45% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CBT?

CBT Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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 2.41% 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 27.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CBT?

CBT's Overall Dividend Rating is 61.16%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CBT Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in CBT's Outstanding Shares?

Cabot's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.92% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -98.9%). 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 0%
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%
2026 52,200,000 -1.32%

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: 2026-07-06 02:06 UTC