Cabot reinforcement materials unit reports dip in earnings, volumes
7 Aug 2025
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Demand “being impacted by uncertainty around tariffs and global macro-economic environment…”
Boston, Massachusetts – Cabot Corp has reported a 6% year-on-year decline in earnings (EBIT) to $128 million at its reinforcement materials segment for the third quarter of its fiscal year 2025.
The earnings decline was primarily driven by lower volumes in Asia Pacific and the Americas, according to the carbon black maker’s quarterly results statement, issued 4 Aug.
Global reinforcement materials volumes fell 8% year-on-year, reflecting declines of 11% and 9% in Asia Pacific and the Americas regions respectively, slightly offset by a 4% increase in Europe, Middle East, Africa.
Reinforcement Materials segment “continues to manage through a challenging demand environment through optimization and cost management efforts," Sean Keohane, Cabot president and CEO commented.
Regarding the full-year outlook, Keohane said customer demand “is being impacted by the uncertainty around tariffs and the global macro-economic environment, and this is translating into lower volumes in the second half of fiscal 2025.”
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