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Keohane Sean D sold $238K of CBT

Keohane Sean D (President and CEO) sold 2,779 shares of CABOT CORP (CBT) at $85.50 ($0.24M total) on 2026-08-24.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Keohane Sean D
Published Aug 26, 2026, 6:42 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
$CBT
Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
4/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CBTBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The CEO's sale may be interpreted by investors as a negative signal, though the amount is relatively small.

02

Market read

Provides fresh insider transaction data for CBT, useful for short-term traders monitoring insider sentiment.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming corporate actions or personal tax planning not disclosed.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: filing on 2026-08-26

Background

SEC Form 4 filing discloses insider transactions; such filings are primary sources for insider activity.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CBTBearishMedium confidence
Context

President and CEO Sean D. Keohane sold 2,779 shares for $237,604, reducing his stake to 288,873 shares.

Expected impact

Modest downside pressure; possible 1-2% dip.

Evidence & confidence

Sale size is modest ($238K) but involves the CEO, which can influence market perception.

Market effects

Sector

Minimal impact on the oil and gas sector; limited to CBT.

Regional

No broader regional effect.

Global

Negligible.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be routine liquidity need, not a lack of confidence.

Key entities

  • Company
    Cabot Corp

    U.S.-listed oil and gas exploration and production company.

  • Executive
    Sean D. Keohane

    President and CEO of Cabot Corp.

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