CBT Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$88.00
22.56% Upside
Mean Price Target
$78.75
9.68% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$65.00
-9.47% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
CBT Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, CBT (NYSE: CBT) reported an actual EPS of $1.7 for the quarter ending on Nov 03, 2025, compared to an estimated $1.72, resulting in a -1.16% surprise. In the prior quarter (Aug 04, 2025), CBT recorded an actual EPS of $1.9 with a 5.56% surprise. See CBT's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
CBT has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Nov 03, 2025 showing a -1.16% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Aug 04, 2025 recorded a 5.56% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 03, 2025 | 1.7 | 1.72 | -1.16% |
| Aug 04, 2025 | 1.9 | 1.8 | +5.56% |
| May 05, 2025 | 1.9 | 1.86 | +2.15% |
| Feb 03, 2025 | 1.76 | 1.74 | +1.15% |
| Nov 04, 2024 | 1.8 | 1.82 | -1.10% |
| Aug 05, 2024 | 1.92 | 1.72 | +11.63% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CBT stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given CBT stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 8 analysts have given their ratings
to CBT out of which
3 analysts have given strong buy call,
0 analysts have given buy call,
3 analysts rate it hold,
2 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$78.75 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 9.68% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for CBT highest price target?
Analysts suggest CBT's stock price would rise to a high of $88.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for CBT over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the CBT stock price could move to $65.00.
What is the average target price for CBT?
CBT stock has an average analyst estimate of $78.75.
At its current price, how far is CBT from its average target price?
CBT shares are currently trading 9.68% above this price target.
What were CBT’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.70 versus consensus estimates of $1.72, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.80.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
CBT's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.41 and $11.40 for the whole year.
What has CBT's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 2.25% EPS growth for CBT in the next five years, compared to growth rates of N/A in the past five years.