Cabot Stock Crosses 200-Day Moving Average

Shares of the specialty chemicals company rise above a key technical indicator

Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:30am

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Shares of Cabot Corporation (NYSE:CBT), a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, crossed above their 200-day moving average on Friday. The stock traded as high as $75.40 before closing at $74.46, with over 350,000 shares changing hands.

Why it matters

Crossing above the 200-day moving average is often seen as a bullish technical signal, indicating that a stock's long-term trend may be shifting to the upside. This development could signal increased investor interest and potential further gains for Cabot's stock.

The details

Cabot's shares have a 200-day moving average of $70.01, so the stock's move above this level represents a roughly 6% increase from the long-term average price. Analysts have a consensus 'Hold' rating on the stock, with a target price of $73.75. The company's most recent earnings report, released in early February, showed better-than-expected results, with earnings per share of $1.53 compared to a consensus estimate of $1.40.

  • Cabot's shares crossed above the 200-day moving average on Friday, April 18, 2026.
  • The company reported its latest quarterly earnings on February 3, 2026.

The players

Cabot Corporation

A global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Cabot was founded in 1882 and serves a wide range of end markets, including automotive, industrial, energy, and consumer products.

Weiss Ratings

A research firm that has rated Cabot's stock as a 'hold (c-)'.

UBS Group

A financial services firm that has increased its target price for Cabot's stock to $81.00 and maintained a 'neutral' rating.

Jefferies Financial Group

A financial services firm that has reissued a 'buy' rating and $85.00 target price on Cabot's stock.

Mizuho

A financial services firm that has set a $75.00 price target on Cabot's stock and maintained a 'neutral' rating.

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What they’re saying

“CBT has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Weiss Ratings restated a "hold (c-)" rating on shares of Cabot in a research report on Monday, December 29th.”

— Weiss Ratings

“UBS Group increased their target price on shares of Cabot from $74.00 to $81.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Thursday, February 5th.”

— UBS Group

“Jefferies Financial Group reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $85.00 target price on shares of Cabot in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th.”

— Jefferies Financial Group

“Mizuho set a $75.00 price target on Cabot and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Wednesday, February 4th.”

— Mizuho

What’s next

Investors will be closely watching to see if Cabot's stock can maintain its momentum and continue trading above the 200-day moving average. The company's next earnings report, expected in early August 2026, will also be an important catalyst for the stock.

The takeaway

Cabot's stock crossing above its 200-day moving average is a positive technical development that could signal increased investor interest and the potential for further gains. However, the stock remains rated as a 'Hold' by most analysts, who are looking for more consistent financial performance before upgrading their recommendations.