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Cabot (CBT) Q3 FY25 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2025)
10-Q filed Aug 5, 2025
Cabot (CBT) reported revenue of $923M for the third quarter fiscal 2025 (Q3 FY25), -9% from a year earlier and -1% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 18.1%, net earnings $101M (10.9% of revenue).
Cabot, Q3 FY25: revenue $923M (-9% year over year), operating margin 18.1%, net earnings $101M, operating cash flow $249M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY25 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $923M | -1% | -9% |
| Gross profit | $244M | +1% | -5% |
| Operating profit | $167M | +3% | -3% |
| Net earnings | $101M | +7% | -7% |
| Operating cash flow | $249M | +241% | +20% |
| Free cash flow | $188M | — | — |
What changed
Revenue was $923.0M in Q3 FY25, down 9% year over year and down 1% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 26.4%, up 1.2 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $167.0M, a 18.1% margin (up 1.2 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 8% while revenue fell 9%. Net earnings were $101.0M, down 7% year over year. The effective tax rate was 27.6%.
Operating cash flow was $249.0M (up 20% year over year), 220% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $39.0M of depreciation and amortization and $5.0M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $92.0M. After additions to property, plant and equipment ($61.0M), free cash flow as the company reports it was $188.0M.
Questions
What was Cabot's revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2025?
Cabot (CBT) reported revenue of $923M for the third quarter fiscal 2025 (Q3 FY25), -9% from a year earlier and -1% from the quarter before.
Was Cabot profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2025?
Operating profit was $167M (18.1% of revenue) and net earnings $101M.
Source: Cabot 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.