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Cabot (CBT) Q3 FY26 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 4, 2026
Cabot (CBT) reported revenue of $982M for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +6% from a year earlier and +9% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 10.0%, net earnings $6.0M (0.6% of revenue).
Cabot, Q3 FY26: revenue $982M (+6% year over year), operating margin 10.0%, net earnings $6.0M, operating cash flow $75.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $982M | +9% | +6% |
| Gross profit | $184M | -12% | -25% |
| Operating profit | $98.0M | -24% | -41% |
| Net earnings | $6.0M | -91% | -94% |
| Operating cash flow | $75.0M | -3% | -70% |
| Free cash flow | $37.0M | — | — |
What changed
Revenue was $982.0M in Q3 FY26, up 6% year over year and up 9% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 18.7%, down 7.7 points from Q3 FY25. Operating profit was $98.0M, a 10.0% margin (down 8.1 points year over year). Operating profit fell $69.0M even though revenue rose $59.0M versus Q3 FY25, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 12% against revenue growth of 6%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+18%). Net earnings were $6.0M, down 94% year over year. The effective tax rate was 76.7%.
Operating cash flow was $75.0M (down 70% year over year), 536% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $50.0M of depreciation and amortization and $6.0M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $5.0M. After additions to property, plant and equipment ($38.0M), free cash flow as the company reports it was $37.0M.
Questions
What was Cabot's revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Cabot (CBT) reported revenue of $982M for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +6% from a year earlier and +9% from the quarter before.
Was Cabot profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $98.0M (10.0% of revenue) and net earnings $6.0M.
Source: Cabot 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.