Celanese Corporation (CE)

Currency in USD
49.29
+2.80(+6.01%)
Real-time Data·
CE is not included in our AI-picked strategies. See which stocks are.
Fair Value
Day's Range
47.1550.00
52 wk Range
35.1370.70
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
46.49
Open
47.27
Day's Range
47.15-50
52 wk Range
35.13-70.7
Volume
245.08K
Average Vol. (3m)
1.62M
1-Year Change
19.3462%
Book Value / Share
38.41
Fair Value
unlockUnlock
Fair Value Upside
unlockUnlock
CE Scorecardpro icon
Company’s Health
Unlock
Fair Value
Unlock Price
Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
62.89
Upside
+27.59%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Net income is expected to grow this year

Celanese Corporation News & Analysis

Show more

Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

10 Buy
8 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
18 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 62.89
(+27.59% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BMO Capital
Hold58.00+17.08%56.00MaintainNov 09, 2026
KeyBanc
Buy59.00+19.10%57.00MaintainNov 09, 2026
Wells Fargo
Buy60.00+21.11%65.00MaintainNov 05, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy77.00+55.43%76.00MaintainNov 04, 2026
Barclays
Hold57.00+15.06%49.00MaintainNov 04, 2026

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
Read full SWOT analysis

Celanese Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Celanese Q3 2026 EPS of $1.65 beat estimates by 5.77%; revenue of $2.56B missed by 2.29%. Shares rose 3.39% to $49.57 after-hours.
  • Company reaffirmed 2027 free cash flow guidance of $700M-$800M, targeting $100M in combined cost and interest reductions for the year.
  • Engineered Materials outperformed on electronics, medical, and AI-related data center demand; management cited 'multi-year tailwind' from global buildout.
  • Acetyls segment faced methanol volatility and pricing pressure; footprint restructuring including Lanaken shutdown expected to improve 2027 margins.
  • Capital spending held at $300M-$350M range; secured $150M+ from Nutrinova divestiture, targeting $1B in total asset sales by end of 2027.
Last Updated: 11/03/2026, 10:57 AM
Read Full Transcript
Celanese investor slides for Q3/2026
Celanese Q3 2026 slides
Last Update: Nov 03, 2026
See full investor slides

Earnings

Latest Release
Nov 02, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.65 / 1.56
Revenue / Forecast
2.56B / 2.62B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.48
Dividend Yield
0.26%
Industry Median 2.30%
Annualized Payout
0.12
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-46.19%
Growth Streak

CE Income Statement

Compare CE to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
CE
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
18.8x−22.4x3.8x
PEG Ratio
0.170.050.00
Price / Book
1.2x1.6x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
0.5x0.7x1.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
31.2%12.3%49.1%
Fair Value Upside
Unlock11.1%5.2%Unlock

Celanese Corporation produces and sells engineered polymers worldwide. It operates through Engineered Materials and Acetyl Chain segments. The company offers ethylene acrylic elastomers, ethylene vinyl acetate pharmaceutical grade copolymers, liquid crystal polymers, long-fiber reinforced thermoplastics, nylon and polypropylene compounds and formulations, polyoxymethylene, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, and thermoplastic elastomers, polyesters, and vulcanizates for use in appliance, automotive, construction, consumer apparel, consumer electronics, electrical, energy storage, filtration equipment, industrial, medical, and telecommunication applications. It also provides acetic acid and anhydride, acetate flakes and tows, butyl acetates, emulsion polymers, ethyl acetates, ethylene vinyl acetate resins and compounds, formaldehydes, redispersible powders, and vinyl acetate monomers for use in adhesives, automotive parts, coatings, consumer goods, external thermal insulation composite systems, films, filtration, flexible packaging, food and beverage, food packaging, inks, lamination, lubricants, paints, paper finishing, pharmaceuticals, plasticizers, plasters and renders, solvents, textiles, and tiling applications. The company offers its products under the Amcel, AOPlus, Ateva, Avicor, Celanese, Celanex, Celanyl, Celcon, Celstran, Celvolit, Clarifoil, Crastin, Dur-O-Set, Dytron, ECOMID, EcoVAE, Elotex, Factor, Flexbond, Forprene, FRIANYL, Fortron, Geolast, GHR, GUR, Hostaform, Hytrel, Laprene, Melinex, MetaLX, Mowilith, MT, Mylar, NILAMID, Nylfor, OmniLon, Pibifor, Pibiter, Polifor, Resyn, Rynite, Santoprene, SlideX, Sofprene, Sofpur, Talcoprene, Tarnoform, Tecnoprene, TufCOR, Tynex, Vamac, VAntage, Vectra, Vinac, Vinamul, VitalDose, Zenite, and Zytel brands. It sells its products directly to customers and through distributors; and original equipment manufacturers and suppliers. Celanese Corporation was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

Industry
Chemicals
Employees
11434

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
70.08M63.86%3.26B
Other Institutional Investors
55.26M36.14%2.57B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
125.34M100.00%5.83B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Dodge & Cox13.92%15,282,234710,471
BlackRock, Inc.12.18%13,362,500621,223

People Also Watch

80.41
ZTS
+1.27%
43.54
BSX
+1.85%
132.56
VST
+6.22%
826.80
GEV
+6.81%
48.91
CRWV
+5.41%

FAQ

What Is the Celanese (CE) Stock Price Today?

The Celanese stock price today is 49.29 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Celanese Trade On?

Celanese is listed and trades on the New York 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 0.3%%.

What Is the Celanese Market Cap?

As of today, Celanese market cap is 5.43B USD.

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

The Celanese EPS (TTM) is 2.48.

When Is the Next Celanese Earnings Date?

Celanese will release its next earnings report on Feb 23, 2027.

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 Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Celanese Stock Split?

Celanese has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Celanese Have?

Celanese has 11434 employees.

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

As of Nov 09, 2026, Celanese (CE) is trading at a price of 49.29 USD, with a previous close of 46.49 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 47.15 USD to 50.00 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 35.13 USD to 70.70 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Celanese is 62.89 USD, with a high estimate of 86 USD and a low estimate of 52 USD. 10 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +27.59% Upside potential.

What Is the CE Premarket Price?

CE's last pre-market stock price is 47.77 USD. The pre-market share volume is 260.00, and the stock has decreased by 1.28, or 2.75%.

What Is the CE After Hours Price?

CE's last after hours stock price is 46.55 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.06, or 0.13%.
Risk Disclosure: Trading in financial instruments and/or cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory or political events. Trading on margin increases the financial risks.
Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed.
Fusion Media would like to remind you that the data contained in this website is not necessarily real-time nor accurate. The data and prices on the website are not necessarily provided by any market or exchange, but may be provided by market makers, and so prices may not be accurate and may differ from the actual price at any given market, meaning prices are indicative and not appropriate for trading purposes. Fusion Media and any provider of the data contained in this website will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading, or your reliance on the information contained within this website.
It is prohibited to use, store, reproduce, display, modify, transmit or distribute the data contained in this website without the explicit prior written permission of Fusion Media and/or the data provider. All intellectual property rights are reserved by the providers and/or the exchange providing the data contained in this website.
Fusion Media may be compensated by the advertisers that appear on the website, based on your interaction with the advertisements or advertisers.
© 2007-2026 - Fusion Media Limited. All Rights Reserved.