Business Wire·Jun 25, 2026
Celanese to Hold Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call on August 5, 2026DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese to Hold Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call on August 5, 2026.
Celanese Corporation(CE)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
CE•NYSE
$47.64
Price updated Jul 6, 2026
AboutCelanese Corporation, a technology and specialty materials company, manufactures and sells high performance engineered polymers in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Engineered Materials, Acetate Tow, and Acetyl Chain. The Engineered Materials segment develops, produces, and supplies specialty polymers for automotive and medical applications, as well as for use in industrial products and consumer electronics. It also offers acesulfame potassium, a sweetener for use in various beverages, confections, and dairy products; and food protection ingredients, such as potassium sorbate and sorbic acid for use in foods, beverages, and personal care products. The Acetate Tow segment provides acetate tows and flakes for use in filter products applications. The Acetyl Chain segment produces and supplies acetyl products, including acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomers, acetic anhydride, and acetate esters that are used as starting materials for colorants, paints, adhesives, coatings, and pharmaceuticals; and organic solvents and intermediates for pharmaceutical, agricultural, and chemical products. It also offers vinyl acetate-based emulsions for use in paints and coatings, adhesives, construction, glass fiber, textiles, and paper applications; and ethylene vinyl acetate resins and compounds, as well as low-density polyethylene for use in flexible packaging films, lamination film products, hot melt adhesives, automotive parts, and carpeting applications. In addition, it manufactures ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. Celanese Corporation was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.Show more
- Revenue$9.54B-7.2%
- EBITDA$1.51B+1098.4%
- Net Income-$1.17B+23.5%
- EPS (Diluted)-10.64+23.6%
- Gross Margin18.77%-18.1%
- EBITDA Margin15.82%+1190.8%
- Operating Margin8.04%+218.5%
- Net Margin-12.21%+17.6%
- ROE-23.11%
CE Price & Volume
Celanese Corporation (CE) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Cyclical Headwinds Challenge Celanese Financial Stability
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:High leverage and cyclicality
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Celanese faces a difficult path to recovery as persistent revenue contraction and significant earnings volatility, highlighted by a $1.9 billion loss in 2024Q4, continue to pressure the firm's valuation.
- The company's elevated debt-to-equity ratio of 2.80 in 2026Q1 limits strategic flexibility and heightens sensitivity to industrial demand cycles.
- Investors should monitor whether management can successfully align its sticky SG&A cost structure with current lower-volume realities to restore sustainable free cash flow generation.
Verdict Logic
the combination of a 2.80 debt-to-equity ratio and persistent revenue contraction suggests that the company's current valuation of 8.02 times forward earnings does not fully account for the ongoing balance sheet erosion.
CE Growth Metrics
Celanese Corporation (CE) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years5.34%
5 Years11.03%
3 Years-0.45%
TTM-5.63%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM38.46%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM34.23%
Return on Capital
10 Years9.86%
5 Years7.64%
3 Years2.78%
Last Year4.14%
CE Recent Earnings
Celanese Corporation (CE) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 6/12 qtrs (50%)●Beat Revenue 2/12 qtrs (17%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 5, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.85-4.6%
$0.89
Rev
$2.3B-0.3%
$2.3B
Q1 2026
Feb 17, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.67-24.7%
$0.89
Rev
$2.2B-2.2%
$2.3B
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.34+5.5%
$1.27
Rev
$2.4B+7.7%
$2.2B
Q3 2025
Aug 11, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.44+4.3%
$1.38
Rev
$2.5B-0.7%
$2.5B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 5, 2026 | $0.85vs $0.89-4.6% | $2.3Bvs $2.3B-0.3% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 | $0.67vs $0.89-24.7% | $2.2Bvs $2.3B-2.2% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $1.34vs $1.27+5.5% | $2.4Bvs $2.2B+7.7% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | $1.44vs $1.38+4.3% | $2.5Bvs $2.5B-0.7% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest CE News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Celanese Corporation (CE)
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Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Celanese Corporation (CE)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $47.64 | $5.33B | -4.48 | -7.16% | -12.21% | -23.11% | 0.25% | |
| $68.90 | $7.88B | 16.80 | -6.71% | 4.62% | 6.69% | — | |
| $10.58 | $1.84B | -6.65 | -5.85% | -5.69% | -8.14% | — | |
| $38.89 | $3.57B | 43.70 | 0.61% | 4.81% | 6.6% | — | |
| $66.70 | $3.05B | -3.63 | -13.68% | -39.03% | -37.54% | — | |
| $6.03 | $961.86M | -2.03 | -5.73% | -12.3% | -30.42% | — |
Compare CE vs Peers
Celanese Corporation (CE) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
CE SEC Filings & Documents
Celanese Corporation (CE) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
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May 5, 2026·SEC
Material company update
May 5, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Apr 20, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
210-Q Quarterly Reports
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CE Frequently Asked Questions
Celanese Corporation (CE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Celanese Corporation's revenue?
Celanese Corporation (CE) reported $9.49B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 147% increase from $3.84B in 2001.
How fast is Celanese Corporation growing?
Celanese Corporation (CE) saw revenue decline by 7.2% over the past year.
Is CE profitable?
Celanese Corporation (CE) reported a net loss of $1.02B for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
Does CE pay dividends?
Yes, Celanese Corporation (CE) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.25%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is CE's return on equity?
Celanese Corporation (CE) has a return on equity (ROE) of -23.1%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Celanese Corporation's free cash flow?
Celanese Corporation (CE) generated $944.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.