Cabot Corporation Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

For Cabot Corporation (CBT), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 2.35% and a payout ratio of 29.00%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

42 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984
Dividends per share (FY)$1.78$1.69$1.57$1.48$1.42$1.40$1.38$1.31$1.26$1.12$0.88$0.86$0.80$0.78$0.72$0.72$0.72$0.72$0.72$0.66$0.64$0.61$0.56$0.52$0.50$13.90$0.44$0.43$0.40$0.46$0.64$0.80$1.04$1.04$2.31$1.04$1.04$0.92$0.92$0.92$2.99$0.92
Dividend yield (FY) %2.35%1.53%2.30%2.34%2.81%3.93%3.01%2.11%2.23%1.99%2.84%1.65%1.87%2.14%2.97%2.49%3.92%2.35%2.13%1.93%2.57%2.02%2.38%3.23%1.40%2.70%3.09%3.38%2.99%2.73%2.23%4.02%3.91%4.43%7.62%8.18%5.94%4.13%3.81%5.52%29.83%N/A
Payout ratio (FY) %29.00%24.47%19.78%40.19%32.00%-35.71%50.96%-70.80%31.95%43.62%-16.92%26.87%32.90%12.60%20.00%34.42%-74.03%54.65%37.21%48.86%-106.25%37.10%51.95%37.74%27.42%7.06%32.99%26.07%33.73%15.71%15.36%29.99%202.65%36.50%53.35%41.83%-461.54%40.50%64.60%35.17%201.27%N/A

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-12November 28, 252025-11-28$0.45
2025-09-11August 29, 252025-08-29$0.45
2025-06-13May 30, 252025-05-30$0.45
2025-03-14February 28, 252025-02-28$0.43
2024-12-13November 29, 242024-11-29$0.43
2024-09-13August 30, 242024-08-30$0.43
2024-06-14May 31, 242024-05-31$0.43
2024-03-08February 22, 242024-02-23$0.40
2023-12-08November 22, 232023-11-24$0.40
2023-09-08August 24, 232023-08-25$0.40
2023-06-09May 25, 232023-05-26$0.40
2023-03-10February 23, 232023-02-24$0.37
2022-12-09November 23, 222022-11-25$0.37
2022-09-09August 25, 222022-08-26$0.37
2022-06-10May 26, 222022-05-27$0.37
2022-03-11February 24, 222022-02-25$0.37
2021-12-10November 24, 212021-11-26$0.37
2021-09-10August 26, 212021-08-27$0.35
2021-06-11May 27, 212021-05-28$0.35
2021-03-12February 25, 212021-02-26$0.35
2020-12-11November 25, 202020-11-27$0.35
2020-09-11August 27, 202020-08-28$0.35
2020-06-12May 28, 202020-05-29$0.35
2020-03-13February 27, 202020-02-28$0.35
2019-12-13November 27, 192019-11-29$0.35
2019-09-13August 29, 192019-08-30$0.35
2019-06-14May 30, 192019-05-31$0.35
2019-03-08February 21, 192019-02-22$0.33
2018-12-14November 29, 182018-11-30$0.33
2018-09-14August 30, 182018-08-31$0.33
2018-06-08May 24, 182018-05-25$0.33
2018-03-09February 22, 182018-02-23$0.32
2017-12-08November 22, 172017-11-24$0.32
2017-09-08August 23, 172017-08-25$0.32
2017-06-09May 24, 172017-05-26$0.32
2017-03-10February 22, 172017-02-24$0.30
2016-12-09November 22, 162016-11-25$0.30
2016-09-09August 24, 162016-08-26$0.30
2016-06-10May 25, 162016-05-27$0.30
2016-03-11February 24, 162016-02-26$0.22
2015-12-11November 24, 152015-11-27$0.22
2015-09-11August 26, 152015-08-28$0.22
2015-06-12May 27, 152015-05-29$0.22
2015-03-13February 25, 152015-02-27$0.22
2014-12-12November 25, 142014-11-28$0.22
2014-09-12August 27, 142014-08-29$0.22
2014-06-13May 28, 142014-05-30$0.22
2014-03-14February 26, 142014-02-28$0.20
2013-12-13November 26, 132013-11-29$0.20
2013-09-13August 28, 132013-08-30$0.20
2013-06-14May 29, 132013-05-31$0.20
2013-03-15February 27, 132013-03-01$0.20
2012-12-14November 28, 122012-11-30$0.20
2012-09-14August 29, 122012-08-31$0.20
2012-06-15May 30, 122012-06-01$0.20
2012-03-09February 22, 122012-02-24$0.18
2011-12-09November 22, 112011-11-25$0.18
2011-09-09August 25, 112011-08-29$0.18
2011-06-10May 25, 112011-05-27$0.18
2011-03-11February 23, 112011-02-25$0.18
2010-12-10November 23, 102010-11-26$0.18
2010-09-10August 25, 102010-08-27$0.18
2010-06-11May 26, 102010-05-28$0.18
2010-03-12February 24, 102010-02-26$0.18
2009-12-11November 24, 092009-11-27$0.18
2009-09-11August 26, 092009-08-28$0.18
2009-06-12May 27, 092009-05-29$0.18
2009-03-13February 25, 092009-02-27$0.18
2008-12-12November 25, 082008-11-28$0.18
2008-09-12August 27, 082008-08-29$0.18
2008-06-13May 28, 082008-05-30$0.18
2008-03-14February 27, 082008-02-29$0.18
2007-12-14November 28, 072007-11-30$0.18
2007-09-14August 29, 072007-08-31$0.18
2007-06-08May 23, 072007-05-25$0.18
2007-03-09February 21, 072007-02-23$0.18
2006-12-08November 21, 062006-11-24$0.18
2006-09-08August 23, 062006-08-25$0.16
2006-06-09May 24, 062006-05-26$0.16
2006-03-10February 22, 062006-02-24$0.16
2005-12-09November 22, 052005-11-25$0.16
2005-09-09August 24, 052005-08-26$0.16
2005-06-10May 25, 052005-05-27$0.16
2005-03-11February 23, 052005-02-25$0.16
2004-12-10November 23, 042004-11-26$0.16
2004-09-10August 25, 042004-08-27$0.15
2004-06-11May 26, 042004-05-28$0.15
2004-03-12February 25, 042004-02-27$0.15
2003-12-12November 25, 032003-11-28$0.15
2003-09-12August 27, 032003-08-29$0.15
2003-06-13May 28, 032003-05-30$0.13
2003-03-14February 26, 032003-02-28$0.13
2002-12-13November 26, 022002-11-29$0.13
2002-09-13August 28, 022002-08-30$0.13
2002-06-14May 29, 022002-05-31$0.13
2002-03-08February 20, 022002-02-22$0.13
2001-12-14November 28, 012001-11-30$0.13
2001-09-14August 29, 012001-08-31$0.13
2001-06-08May 23, 012001-05-25$0.13
2001-03-09February 21, 012001-02-23$0.11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cabot Corporation's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Cabot Corporation returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Cabot Corporation's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Cabot Corporation, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Cabot Corporation a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Cabot Corporation's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Cabot Corporation maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Cabot Corporation's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Cabot Corporation dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Cabot Corporation dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.