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Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Income Statement [Abstract]        
Net sales and other operating revenues $ 982 $ 923 $ 2,735 $ 2,814
Cost of sales 798 679 2,130 2,094
Gross profit 184 244 605 720
Selling and administrative expenses 73 62 209 192
Research and technical expenses 13 15 40 44
Income (loss) from operations 98 167 356 484
Interest and dividend income 8 7 22 20
Interest expense (18) (19) (54) (56)
Other income (expense) (30) 0 (28) 2
Income (loss) from operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies 58 155 296 450
(Provision) benefit for income taxes (46) (43) (127) (133)
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies, net of tax 2 1 5 5
Net income (loss) 14 113 174 322
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax 8 12 27 34
Net income (loss) attributable to Cabot Corporation $ 6 $ 101 $ 147 $ 288
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:        
Basic 51.6 53.5 52.1 53.9
Diluted 52.0 53.8 52.4 54.4
Earnings (loss) per common share:        
Basic $ 0.12 $ 1.87 $ 2.79 $ 5.27
Diluted $ 0.12 $ 1.86 $ 2.77 $ 5.22