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Cabot (CBT) Q4 FY25 earnings results (fourth quarter fiscal 2025)
10-K filed Nov 24, 2025
Cabot (CBT) reported revenue of $899M for the fourth quarter fiscal 2025 (Q4 FY25), -10% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 15.2%, net earnings $43.0M (4.8% of revenue).
Cabot, Q4 FY25: revenue $899M (-10% year over year), operating margin 15.2%, net earnings $43.0M, operating cash flow $219M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 FY25 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $899M | -3% | -10% |
| Gross profit | $220M | -10% | -8% |
| Operating profit | $137M | -18% | -9% |
| Net earnings | $43.0M | -57% | -69% |
| Operating cash flow | $219M | -12% | +7% |
| Free cash flow | $155M | — | — |
What changed
Revenue was $899.0M in Q4 FY25, down 10% year over year and down 3% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 24.5%, up 0.5 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $137.0M, a 15.2% margin (up 0.3 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 8% while revenue fell 10%. Net earnings were $43.0M, down 69% year over year. The effective tax rate was 53.8%.
Operating cash flow was $219.0M (up 7% year over year), 406% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $40.0M of depreciation and amortization and $5.0M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $120.0M. After additions to property, plant and equipment ($64.0M), free cash flow as the company reports it was $155.0M.
Questions
What was Cabot's revenue in the fourth quarter fiscal 2025?
Cabot (CBT) reported revenue of $899M for the fourth quarter fiscal 2025 (Q4 FY25), -10% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before.
Was Cabot profitable in the fourth quarter fiscal 2025?
Operating profit was $137M (15.2% of revenue) and net earnings $43.0M.
Source: Cabot 10-K on SEC EDGAR.