Cabot Corp Q1 Profit Increases, But Misses Estimates

Cabot Corp (CBT) released earnings for its first quarter that increased from last year but missed the Street estimates.

The company's earnings totaled $93 million, or $1.67 per share. This compares with $50 million, or $0.88 per share, last year.

Excluding items, Cabot Corp reported adjusted earnings of $1.76 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $1.77 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period fell 0.3% to $955 million from $958 million last year.

Cabot Corp earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $93 Mln. vs. $50 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $1.67 vs. $0.88 last year.
-Revenue: $955 Mln vs. $958 Mln last year.

-Guidance:
Full year EPS guidance: $7.40 to $7.80

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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