5 Dividend Stocks to Watch as Markets Swing on Inflation Fears

FDS and peers lift dividends as volatile markets and inflation fears push investors toward steady income plays backed by solid fundamentals.

Zacks Investment Research • an hour ago

Cabot Corporation Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results

BOSTON, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) today announced results for its second quarter fiscal year 2026. Second Quarter Highlights Second Quarter Diluted EPS of $1.27 and Adjusted EPS of $1.61 Reinforcement Materials segment EBIT of $93 million and Performance Chemicals segment EBIT of $59 million Battery Materials momentum continues, supported by strong execution, growing battery energy storage systems (BESS) and electric vehicle related demand, providing meaningful EBITDA contribution Announced an increase in the quarterly dividend of 5%, raising the annualized dividend from $1.80 to $1.89 Pursuing asset optimization across our global plant network with an intention to close manufacturing operations in South America and Europe, subject to local consultation processes  (In millions, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended   3/31/26 3/31/25 3/31/26 3/31/25           Net sales and other operating revenues $ 904   $ 936   $ 1,753   $ 1,891   Net income (loss) attributable to Cabot Corporation $ 68   $ 94   $ 141   $ 187                       Net earnings (loss) per share attributable to Cabot Corporation $ 1.27   $ 1.69   $ 2.64   $ 3.36   Less: Certain items after tax per share $ (0.34 ) $ (0.21 ) $ (0.50 ) $ (0.30 ) Adjusted EPS $ 1.61   $ 1.90   $ 3.14   $ 3.66   Sean Keohane, Cabot President and Chief Executive Officer commented: “I am pleased with our strong execution during the quarter as we continued to operate at a high level in a challenging environment, delivering Adjusted EPS of $1.61 and resulting in a solid first half of the fiscal year.

GlobeNewsWire • 18 hours ago

Cabot (CBT) Surpasses Q2 Earnings Estimates

Cabot (CBT) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.61 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.47 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.9 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • 13 hours ago

Cabot Corporation Board Increases Dividend

BOSTON, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 1, 2026, the Board of Directors of Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4725 per share, an increase of 5% compared to the current quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share, payable on all outstanding shares of the Corporation's common stock. The dividend is payable on June 12, 2026, to stockholders of record of such common stock at the close of business on May 29, 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • May 4, 2026

Cabot Corporation to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Operating Results

BOSTON, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) today announced that it will release operating results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, after the market close. The Company will host a conference call and live webcast to review the second quarter results beginning at 8:00 AM (ET) on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • Apr 9, 2026

Why Is Cabot (CBT) Down 4.9% Since Last Earnings Report?

Cabot (CBT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 5, 2026

Cabot Corporation Announces Production Capabilities in Asia Pacific for Circular Reinforcing Carbons Powered by its EVOLVE Sustainable Solutions Technology Platform

Company now has capabilities across key regions to advance sustainable offerings  BOSTON, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) today announced the availability to produce in Asia Pacific its circular reinforcing carbons powered by its EVOLVE Sustainable Solutions technology platform. As such, Cabot's manufacturing facilities in Cilegon, Indonesia and Tianjin, China have successfully validated their ability to produce circular reinforcing carbons.

GlobeNewsWire • Feb 18, 2026

Cabot Expands Mexico Footprint With MXCB Facility Buyout

Cabot closes its $70M MXCB deal in Mexico, adding a carbon black plant near Altamira to boost efficiencies and serve tire and rubber customers.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 5, 2026

Cabot Corporation (CBT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Cabot Corporation (CBT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Feb 4, 2026

Cabot Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Down Y/Y on Lower Volumes

CBT's fiscal Q1 earnings beat estimates despite lower sales, as Reinforcement Materials demand stayed weak and full-year EPS guidance was narrowed.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 4, 2026