CBT

Cabot Corporation (CBT) is strengthening its long-term growth prospects through capital-efficient battery materials expansion and improved earnings guidance. The company targets $40 million in battery materials EBITDA for fiscal 2026, supported by rising global battery demand. With $278 million in nine-month operating cash flow and $30 million in targeted cost savings, CBT is well-positioned for sustained growth.

Cabot (CBT) and Carpenter Technology (CRS) are highlighted as outperformers in the Basic Materials sector. CBT has gained 16.1% year-to-date, outpacing the sector average of 9.8%, with improving analyst sentiment and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). CRS has returned 23.4% year-to-date with a 7.3% increase in consensus EPS estimates over three months, also holding a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).