BOSTON - Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT), a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company with a market capitalization of $6.02 billion, conducted its 2024 Investor Day today, where President and CEO Sean Keohane, along with executive management, presented the company's strategic plan and financial objectives for the upcoming three years. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a "GREAT" financial health score of 3.38, showcasing its strong market position. The event was live-streamed from Boston, MA, starting at 9:30 AM EST.
The company's "Creating for Tomorrow" strategy, first unveiled at the 2021 Investor Day, aims to foster materials innovation for a sustainable future. This strategy is structured around three pillars: growth through strategic investments, innovation in product and process development, and optimization of all operations.
Cabot has reported notable achievements in line with its strategy over the past three years, including reaching the upper end of its Adjusted EPS Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) target range of 8-12% and surpassing its three-year cumulative Discretionary Free Cash Flow (DFCF) goal with $1.2 billion generated. InvestingPro analysis reveals the company has maintained dividend payments for 54 consecutive years and has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, demonstrating consistent shareholder returns.
At the Investor Day, Cabot underscored its commitment to continue executing its growth strategy, focusing on high-growth areas such as battery materials and maintaining commercial and operational excellence. The company also emphasized its dedication to leading in sustainability and preserving a strong balance sheet alongside an investment-grade credit rating.
Looking ahead, Cabot introduced new financial targets for the three-year period from fiscal 2024 through fiscal 2027, aiming for an Adjusted EPS CAGR of 7-10% and Adjusted EBITDA of $0.9-$1.0 billion by fiscal year 2027. With current EBITDA at $776 million and trading at a P/E ratio of 16.23, InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is currently trading above its Fair Value. Subscribers can access 12 additional ProTips and comprehensive valuation metrics in the Pro Research Report. Keohane expressed confidence in achieving these objectives, citing the company's global scale and operational excellence.
The event's webcast is available on the Cabot Corporation 2024 Investor Day website, with a replay accessible on the company's investor relations webpage.
Cabot Corporation, headquartered in Boston, is recognized for its broad portfolio of products, including specialty carbons, battery materials, and aerogel, among others.
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In other recent news, Cabot Corporation experienced a strong fiscal year marked by a 31% increase in adjusted EPS to $7.06 and a 15% rise in total segment EBIT to $701 million. The company's Reinforcement Materials and Performance Chemicals segments significantly contributed to these robust financial results. However, JPMorgan revised its rating for Cabot Corp (NYSE:CBT). from Neutral to Underweight and set a new price target at $105.00, primarily due to expectations within Cabot's Reinforcement Materials segment.
The revised outlook includes a reduction in the anticipated price growth for rubber black, a key product in Cabot's portfolio, and concerns about demand in the Americas and EMEA. Despite these challenges, Cabot anticipates a slight increase in the operating tax rate for fiscal 2025 but maintains a positive outlook with strong cash generation and execution of growth strategy. The company projects its revenue for fiscal year 2025 to be between $250 million and $300 million, with an adjusted EPS projected to be between $7.40 and $7.80.
In spite of a decrease in Q4 EBIT in Reinforcement Materials due to lower volumes and higher costs, and a 7% volume decline in the Americas, Cabot expects growth in both Reinforcement Materials and Performance Chemicals segments. These are the recent developments for Cabot Corporation.
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