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BOSTON - Cabot Corporation (NYSE:CBT), a specialty chemicals company with strong financial health according to InvestingPro metrics, introduced its new LITX 95F conductive carbon additive designed specifically for lithium-ion batteries used in energy storage systems (ESS), the company announced Tuesday.
The product targets residential, commercial and industrial energy storage applications with features that include enhanced conductivity, extended cycle life and improved processability for battery manufacturers. This product launch comes as Cabot maintains robust profitability with a 30% return on equity and healthy liquidity metrics.
According to the company, the LITX 95F grade demonstrated strong capacity retention in pouch cell performance testing with thick electrode design. Its high structure morphology helps enhance conductivity and stability during repeated charge-discharge cycles.
"Our new LITX 95F product is a direct response to the needs of the market and our battery customers," said Jeff Zhu, executive vice president and president of Carbon & Silica Technologies, Battery Materials and Asia Pacific Region at Cabot.
The company stated that the conductive additive enables thick cathode design, which can help reduce material costs while maintaining battery performance.
The launch comes as the global energy storage system market expands, driven by increasing demand for grid flexibility, renewable energy integration, and reliable power across various sectors.
Cabot Corporation is a Boston-based specialty chemicals and performance materials company that provides products including reinforcing carbons, battery materials, engineered elastomer composites, and other specialty materials.
The information in this article is based on a company press release statement.
In other recent news, Cabot Corporation reported its second quarter 2025 earnings, exceeding analysts’ expectations with an adjusted earnings per share of $1.90, compared to the forecasted $1.85. However, the company reported revenue of $936 million, falling short of the anticipated $1.01 billion. Additionally, Cabot Corporation’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share on its common stock. This dividend is set to be payable on September 11, 2025, to stockholders of record as of August 29, 2025. These developments provide investors with important updates on Cabot Corporation’s financial performance and shareholder returns.
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