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TL;DR: Cabot Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics

Cabot has paid $0.86 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 1.18%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.48%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $3.60 per share in dividends.

Last Ex-Dividend Date Nov 29, 2024
12-Month Dividend $0.86
12-Month Div. Yield 1.18%
3-Year Total Dividend $3.60
3-Year Avg Dividend $1.20
3-Year Avg Yield 0.48%
Last 5Y Dividend $6.11
All Time Dividend $24.46
Date Range May 1995 - Nov 2024

Cabot Yearly Dividend History Chart

Cabot Dividend History From 1995 - 2024

📊 Yearly Dividend Summary
YearPaymentsTotal AmountAvg AmountAvg Yield
2024 4 $1.69 $0.42 1.76%
2023 3 $1.17 $0.39 1.54%
2022 4 $1.48 $0.37 1.97%
2021 3 $1.07 $0.36 1.84%
2020 4 $1.40 $0.35 3.61%
2019 4 $1.38 $0.34 3.16%
2018 4 $1.31 $0.33 2.21%
2017 4 $1.26 $0.32 2.25%
2016 4 $1.12 $0.28 2.33%
2015 4 $0.88 $0.22 2.15%
2014 4 $0.86 $0.22 1.65%
2013 4 $0.80 $0.20 1.93%
2012 4 $0.78 $0.20 2.09%
2011 4 $0.72 $0.18 1.97%
2010 4 $0.72 $0.18 2.39%
2009 4 $0.72 $0.18 4.14%
2008 4 $0.72 $0.18 2.67%
2007 4 $0.72 $0.18 1.71%
2006 3 $0.50 $0.17 1.38%
2005 4 $0.64 $0.16 1.93%
2004 4 $0.61 $0.15 1.66%
2003 4 $0.56 $0.14 2.08%
2002 4 $0.52 $0.13 1.95%
2001 4 $0.50 $0.12 1.35%
2000 4 $0.44 $0.11 1.58%
1999 4 $0.44 $0.11 1.93%
1998 4 $0.43 $0.11 1.41%
1997 4 $0.40 $0.10 1.56%
1996 4 $0.37 $0.09 1.33%
1995 3 $0.25 $0.08 1.06%
📋 Detailed Dividend History
Ex-DateAmountYieldStock Price
Nov 29, 2024$0.430.41%$105.03
Aug 30, 2024$0.430.43%$99.29
May 31, 2024$0.430.44%$97.47
Feb 22, 2024$0.400.48%$83.09
Nov 22, 2023$0.400.52%$77.50
May 25, 2023$0.400.56%$71.09
Feb 23, 2023$0.370.47%$78.71
Nov 23, 2022$0.370.50%$74.57
Aug 25, 2022$0.370.49%$74.95
May 26, 2022$0.370.48%$77.14
Feb 24, 2022$0.370.50%$74.07
Nov 24, 2021$0.370.66%$55.83
Aug 26, 2021$0.350.64%$55.04
May 27, 2021$0.350.55%$63.58
Nov 25, 2020$0.350.80%$43.61
Aug 27, 2020$0.350.91%$38.51
May 28, 2020$0.350.98%$35.72
Feb 27, 2020$0.350.94%$37.38
Nov 27, 2019$0.350.74%$46.99
Aug 29, 2019$0.350.87%$40.00
May 30, 2019$0.350.88%$39.94
Feb 21, 2019$0.330.69%$47.67
Nov 29, 2018$0.330.67%$49.20
Aug 30, 2018$0.330.51%$64.92
May 24, 2018$0.330.56%$58.78
Feb 22, 2018$0.320.49%$64.58
Nov 22, 2017$0.320.51%$61.39
Aug 23, 2017$0.320.60%$52.33
May 24, 2017$0.320.60%$52.73
Feb 22, 2017$0.300.52%$57.61
Nov 22, 2016$0.300.58%$51.76
Aug 24, 2016$0.300.60%$50.18
May 25, 2016$0.300.66%$45.53
Feb 24, 2016$0.220.49%$45.08
Nov 24, 2015$0.220.51%$43.22
Aug 26, 2015$0.220.65%$33.93
May 27, 2015$0.220.53%$41.47
Feb 25, 2015$0.220.49%$45.12
Nov 25, 2014$0.220.51%$43.08
Aug 27, 2014$0.220.40%$54.78
May 28, 2014$0.220.39%$56.55
Feb 26, 2014$0.200.37%$54.14
Nov 26, 2013$0.200.41%$48.80
Aug 28, 2013$0.200.50%$39.99
May 29, 2013$0.200.49%$40.94
Feb 27, 2013$0.200.55%$36.38
Nov 28, 2012$0.200.53%$37.73
Aug 29, 2012$0.200.57%$34.83
May 30, 2012$0.200.56%$35.83
Feb 22, 2012$0.180.44%$41.00
Nov 22, 2011$0.180.61%$29.36
Aug 25, 2011$0.180.56%$32.22
May 25, 2011$0.180.43%$42.06
Feb 23, 2011$0.180.42%$42.39
Nov 23, 2010$0.180.52%$34.80
Aug 25, 2010$0.180.63%$28.71
May 26, 2010$0.180.64%$28.01
Feb 24, 2010$0.180.62%$29.06
Nov 24, 2009$0.180.78%$23.04
Aug 26, 2009$0.180.90%$20.07
May 27, 2009$0.181.13%$15.97
Feb 25, 2009$0.181.72%$10.48
Nov 25, 2008$0.180.87%$20.69
Aug 27, 2008$0.180.65%$27.67
May 28, 2008$0.180.56%$32.04
Feb 27, 2008$0.180.66%$27.40
Nov 28, 2007$0.180.52%$34.42
Aug 29, 2007$0.180.45%$40.34
May 23, 2007$0.180.39%$46.69
Feb 21, 2007$0.180.38%$47.31
Nov 21, 2006$0.180.42%$43.14
Aug 23, 2006$0.160.50%$31.91
May 24, 2006$0.160.48%$33.45
Nov 22, 2005$0.160.46%$34.59
Aug 24, 2005$0.160.48%$33.48
May 25, 2005$0.160.54%$29.39
Feb 23, 2005$0.160.46%$34.97
Nov 23, 2004$0.160.43%$36.91
Aug 25, 2004$0.150.38%$39.45
May 26, 2004$0.150.42%$35.94
Feb 25, 2004$0.150.43%$34.60
Nov 25, 2003$0.150.52%$29.10
Aug 27, 2003$0.150.55%$27.19
May 28, 2003$0.130.44%$29.38
Feb 26, 2003$0.130.59%$21.90
Nov 26, 2002$0.130.51%$25.33
Aug 28, 2002$0.130.55%$23.84
May 29, 2002$0.130.53%$24.63
Feb 20, 2002$0.130.40%$32.85
Nov 28, 2001$0.130.36%$36.31
Aug 29, 2001$0.130.32%$40.37
May 23, 2001$0.130.35%$37.51
Feb 21, 2001$0.110.32%$34.00
Nov 21, 2000$0.110.46%$24.00
Aug 23, 2000$0.110.29%$37.69
May 24, 2000$0.110.41%$26.88
Feb 23, 2000$0.110.48%$22.75
Nov 23, 1999$0.110.59%$18.56
Aug 25, 1999$0.110.46%$23.75
May 26, 1999$0.110.47%$23.62
Feb 24, 1999$0.110.44%$25.19
Nov 24, 1998$0.110.35%$31.06
Aug 26, 1998$0.110.50%$22.12
May 27, 1998$0.110.33%$33.31
Feb 25, 1998$0.100.28%$35.25
Nov 25, 1997$0.100.38%$26.19
Aug 27, 1997$0.100.37%$27.38
May 28, 1997$0.100.39%$25.62
Feb 26, 1997$0.100.43%$23.50
Nov 20, 1996$0.100.38%$26.38
Aug 21, 1996$0.090.33%$27.50
May 22, 1996$0.090.32%$27.75
Feb 21, 1996$0.090.30%$29.62
Nov 21, 1995$0.090.38%$23.81
Aug 23, 1995$0.090.35%$25.50
May 22, 1995$0.070.33%$21.12

Cabot Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies

CompanyAnnual AmountCurrent Yield3Y Avg Yield3Y Avg AmountEX DIV. DATE
$0.86 1.18% 0.48% $1.20 Nov 29, 2024
$2.47 3.31% 0.92% $2.94 Mar 14, 2025
$7.28 1.58% 0.34% $5.83 Sep 4, 2025
$7.75 1.19% 0.53% $8.60 Mar 17, 2025
$2.21 0.67% 0.23% $2.21 Mar 3, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cabot has been paying dividends for 29 years, from 1995 to 2024. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $24.46 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
Cabot's most recent dividend payment was $0.43 per share, with an ex-dividend date of November 29, 2024. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
Cabot's highest annual dividend was paid in 2024, when the company distributed $1.69 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
Comparing Cabot's dividend payments, the company paid $1.17 per share in 2023 versus $1.69 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $0.52. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
Over the past 10 years, Cabot has paid a total of $12.32 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $1,485.41 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.

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