Cabot Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Cabot Corporation announced its first quarter fiscal year 2025 results, reporting a diluted EPS of $1.67 and an adjusted EPS of $1.76, which is a 13% increase compared to the same quarter in the prior year. The company's performance was driven by operational excellence and agility in a challenging market environment.
Diluted EPS of $1.67 and Adjusted EPS of $1.76, representing a 13% increase in Adjusted EPS compared to the same quarter in the prior year.
Reinforcement Materials segment EBIT of $130 million, up 1% compared to the same quarter in the prior year.
Performance Chemicals segment EBIT of $45 million, up 32% compared to the same quarter in the prior year.
Cash Flows from Operations of $124 million supported the return of $66 million of cash to shareholders.
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Forward Guidance
Cabot anticipates adjusted earnings per share for fiscal year 2025 to remain in the range of $7.40 to $7.80.
Positive Outlook
- Outlook includes anticipated business segment results.
- Incorporates the outcome of negotiations for calendar year 2025 tire customer agreements.
- Includes foreign currency rates and market interest rate projections as of the end of January.
- Outlook for operating cash flow remains strong.
- Company can continue investing in strategic growth projects and return robust levels of cash to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Challenges Ahead
- Outlook does not incorporate any potential impacts from the tariffs recently announced.
- Challenging market environment
- Lower production levels at tire customers in the Americas due to higher levels of tire imports from Asia.
- Higher costs associated with maintenance spend and new assets.
- Potential impacts from foreign currency rates and market interest rate projections.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income