Celanese Corporation (CE)

Currency in USD
48.92
+0.88(+1.83%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
46.6349.00
52 wk Range
35.1370.70
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
48.92
Open
47.61
Day's Range
46.63-49
52 wk Range
35.13-70.7
Volume
1.37M
Average Vol. (3m)
2M
1-Year Change
-13.4925%
Book Value / Share
36.3
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
73.81
Upside
+50.88%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
14 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period

Celanese Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

10 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
16 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 73.81
(+50.88% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
RBC Capital
Hold68.00+39.00%-MaintainJun 05, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy68.00+39.00%-UpgradeMay 12, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold68.00+39.00%66.00MaintainMay 11, 2026
Wells Fargo
Buy80.00+63.53%75.00MaintainMay 08, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold68.00+39.00%53.00MaintainMay 07, 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
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Celanese Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Celanese reported Q1 2026 EPS of $0.85, missing forecast by 1.16%; revenue met expectations at $2.34B amid supply chain disruptions.
  • Stock fell 9.63% after-hours but recovered 2% premarket; shares down 13.71% weekly but up 52% over six months with $6.53B market cap.
  • Company projects $200M profit increase in acetyl chain business for Q2; targeting $30M cost savings through nylon 6,6 repositioning.
  • Management guides H2 2026 EPS to $3.00 with EBITDA growth of several hundred million split between 2026-2027; analysts forecast FY EPS of $5.99.
  • Key risks include geopolitical supply disruptions, flat working capital dynamics, and global demand significantly below historical norms.
Last Updated: 05/12/2026, 06:07 AM
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Celanese investor slides for Q1/2026
Celanese Q1 2026 slides
Last Update: May 12, 2026
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 05, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.85 / 0.86
Revenue / Forecast
2.34B / 2.34B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS -9.85%
Dividend Yield
0.25%
Industry Median 2.27%
Annualized Payout
0.12
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-45.69%
Growth Streak

CE Income Statement

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CE
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
−5.0x−12.8x3.1x
PEG Ratio
−0.140.140.00
Price / Book
1.3x1.4x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
0.6x0.5x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
47.2%35.1%40.6%
Fair Value Upside
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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
62.22M56.74%2.99B
Other Institutional Investors
55.21M43.26%2.65B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
117.43M100.00%5.64B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Dodge & Cox13.99%15,345,910737,218
BlackRock, Inc.11.94%13,088,826628,787

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FAQ

What Is the Celanese (CE) Stock Price Today?

The Celanese stock price today is 48.92 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 0.25%.

What Is the Celanese Market Cap?

As of today, Celanese market cap is 5.36B USD.

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

The Celanese EPS (TTM) is -9.85.

When Is the Next Celanese Earnings Date?

Celanese will release its next earnings report on Jul 16, 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 Strong Sell.

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 Jun 26, 2026, Celanese (CE) is trading at a price of 48.92 USD, with a previous close of 48.92 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 46.63 USD to 49.00 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 73.81 USD, with a high estimate of 95 USD and a low estimate of 64 USD. 10 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +50.88% Upside potential.

What Is the CE Premarket Price?

CE's last pre-market stock price is 47.75 USD. The pre-market share volume is 530.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.29, or -0.60%.
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