Celanese Corporation (CE)

Currency in USD
46.17
-0.69(-1.47%)
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45.50-0.67(-1.45%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
45.6647.34
52 wk Range
35.1372.62
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
46.86
Open
47.3
Day's Range
45.66-47.34
52 wk Range
35.13-72.62
Volume
1.31M
Average Vol. (3m)
2.19M
1-Year Change
-34.9168%
Book Value / Share
36.11
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
52.18
Upside
+13.01%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Valuation implies a strong free cash flow yield

Celanese Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Celanese Corporation Company Profile

Celanese Corporation, a chemical and specialty materials company, manufactures and sells engineered polymers worldwide. The Engineered Materials segment offers nylon and polypropylene compounds and formulations, high temperature nylon, polyoxymethylene, polyethylene and polybutylene terephthalates, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, long-chain polyamides, long-fiber reinforced thermoplastics, liquid crystal polymers, thermoplastic elastomers and vulcanizates, polyphenylene sulfide, ethylene vinyl acetate pharmaceutical grade copolymers, and ethylene acrylic elastomers for use in automotive, medical, industrial, energy storage, consumer electronics, appliance, construction, filtration equipment, telecommunication, beverage, electrical, and consumer apparel applications. Its Acetyl Chain segment produces and supplies acetyl products, including acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomers, vinyl acetate ethylene emulsions, conventional emulsions, ethylene vinyl acetate resins and compounds, low-density polyethylene resins, redispersible powders, acetic anhydride, ethyl acetates, formaldehydes, butyl acetates, acetate tows, and acetate flakes for use in paints, coatings, adhesives, textiles, paper finishing, flexible packaging, lamination products, pharmaceuticals, films, inks, plasticizers, solvents, automotive parts, external thermal insulation composite systems, tiling, plasters and renders, lubricants, filtration, food and beverage, consumer goods, and food packaging applications. The company offers its products under the Celanyl, FRIANYL, ECOMID, Zytel, Celcon, Hostaform, Celanex, Crastin, Thermx, Rynite, GUR, Celstran, Factor, Vectra, Zenite, Forprene, Sofprene, Laprene, Hytrel, Santoprene, Dytron, Geolast, Vamac, Polifor, Tecnoprene, and VitalDose brands. It sells its products directly to customers and through distributors; and serves original equipment manufacturers and suppliers. Celanese Corporation was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

Industry
Chemicals
Employees
12163

Celanese Corporation SWOT Analysis


Strategic Shift
Analysts set price targets ranging from $46 to $77, as new CEO Scott Richardson prepares to tackle debt issues and implement strategic initiatives for improved performance
Market Dynamics
Delve into Celanese's navigation of industry overcapacity and weak demand in construction and automotive sectors, while positioning for potential market recoveries
Cost-Cutting Crusade
Explore Celanese's aggressive cost reduction program, aiming to exceed its $120 million savings target for 2025, with significant contributions from SG&A and Engineered Materials
Financial Headwinds
Celanese faces challenges with weak demand and high leverage, yet analysts project gradual improvement and substantial EPS growth potential in coming years
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Celanese Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2025

  • Celanese reported Q3 2025 EPS of $1.34, exceeding forecasts by 9.84%, despite revenue falling short at $2.42 billion (3.2% below expectations), driving stock up 10.43% post-announcement.
  • The company is progressing on its $1 billion divestiture plan by 2027, with significant advancement through the Micromax sale, focusing on strategic cost management and AI-driven tools.
  • Despite flat market demand in construction and automotive sectors, Celanese projects EPS growth of $1-$2 for 2026 and anticipates free cash flow of $700-$800 million.
  • CEO Scott Richardson described the company as a 'coiled spring' poised for substantial earnings growth, with strategic initiatives in engineered materials expected to yield significant savings.
Last Updated: 11/07/2025, 10:08 AM
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Metrics to compare
CE
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
−1.6x−5.1x1.7x
PEG Ratio
0.00−0.110.00
Price / Book
1.3x0.9x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
0.5x0.4x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
6.7%12.8%13.8%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

6 Buy
11 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
17 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 52.18
(+13.01% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Hold50.00+8.30%-New CoverageJan 20, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold48.00+3.96%43.00MaintainJan 16, 2026
Citi
Buy63.00+36.45%56.00MaintainJan 14, 2026
UBS
Hold50.00+8.30%49.00MaintainJan 12, 2026
Wells Fargo
Hold45.00-2.53%55.00DowngradeDec 19, 2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS -28.04%
Dividend Yield
0.26%
Industry Median 2.58%
Annualized Payout
0.12
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-20.45%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Nov 06, 2025
EPS / Forecast
1.34 / 1.22
Revenue / Forecast
2.42B / 2.50B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

CE Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Celanese (CE) Stock Price Today?

The Celanese stock price today is 46.17

What Stock Exchange Does Celanese Trade On?

Celanese is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Celanese?

The stock symbol for Celanese is "CE."

Does Celanese Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Celanese dividend yield is 0.26%.

What Is the Celanese Market Cap?

As of today, Celanese market cap is 5.06B.

What Is Celanese's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Celanese EPS (TTM) is -28.04.

When Is the Next Celanese Earnings Date?

Celanese will release its next earnings report on Feb 24, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CE a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Buy.

How Many Times Has Celanese Stock Split?

Celanese has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Celanese Have?

Celanese has 12163 employees.

What is the current trading status of Celanese (CE)?

As of Jan 29, 2026, Celanese (CE) is trading at a price of 46.17, with a previous close of 46.86. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 45.66 to 47.34, while its 52-week range spans from 35.13 to 72.62.

What Is Celanese (CE) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Celanese is USD52.18, with a high estimate of USD100 and a low estimate of USD40. 6 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +13.01% Upside potential.

What Is the CE Premarket Price?

CE's last pre-market stock price is 46.90. The pre-market share volume is 80.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.04, or 0.09%.

What Is the CE After Hours Price?

CE's last after hours stock price is 45.50, the stock has decreased by -0.67, or -1.45%.
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