Celanese Corporation (CE)

Currency in USD
62.12
-6.89(-9.98%)
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62.50+0.38(+0.61%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
61.5166.74
52 wk Range
35.1370.70
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
69.01
Open
63.47
Day's Range
61.51-66.74
52 wk Range
35.13-70.7
Volume
4.78M
Average Volume (3m)
2.62M
1-Year Change
27.0948%
Book Value / Share
36.98
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
71.25
Upside
+14.70%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
7 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
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

9 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
16 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 71.25
(+14.70% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BMO Capital
Hold80.00+28.78%70.00MaintainMay 06, 2026
Mizuho
Hold65.00+4.64%58.00MaintainMay 06, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold72.00+15.90%50.00MaintainMay 04, 2026
BMO Capital
Hold70.00+12.69%41.00MaintainApr 13, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold66.00+6.25%55.00MaintainApr 10, 2026

Celanese Corporation SWOT Analysis


Debt Dilemma
Celanese grapples with high leverage post-acquisition, implementing aggressive deleveraging strategies to improve financial flexibility and market perception
Market Headwinds
Explore how Celanese navigates challenges in automotive and industrial sectors, with production curtailments and inventory management measures
Strategic Shift
New CEO Scott Richardson leads cost rationalization efforts and potential asset sales to streamline operations and strengthen financial position
Analyst Outlook
Price targets range from $46 to $122, reflecting diverse views on Celanese's recovery potential and market positioning in specialty materials
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Celanese Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Celanese Q1 2026 EPS of $0.85 missed forecast by $0.01; revenue met expectations at $2.34B, triggering 8.67% premarket stock decline to $63.27
  • Company issued cautious H2 2026 guidance with $3.00 EPS target; expects several hundred million in EBITDA growth despite geopolitical and supply chain risks
  • Acetyl Chain business projected to improve sequentially with $200M profit increase from Q1 to Q2 2026, supporting full-year growth expectations
  • Management focuses on strategic repositioning in Engineered Materials, optimizing nylon operations while navigating elevated feedstock costs and demand pressures
  • Stock remains undervalued per InvestingPro analysis despite selloff; analysts predict profitability with full-year EPS forecast at $5.65
Last Updated: 05/07/2026, 12:50 AM
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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 -10.44%
Dividend Yield
0.17%
Industry Median 2.27%
Annualized payout
0.12
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-45.43%
Growth Streak

CE Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
CE
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
−6.1x−9.7x3.0x
PEG Ratio
−0.250.010.00
Price/Book
1.7x1.7x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
0.7x0.6x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
15.6%19.1%25.7%
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
63.35M56.60%4.37B
Other Institutional Investors
49.18M43.40%3.39B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
112.52M100.00%7.77B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Dodge & Cox13.67%15,304,0501,056,132
BlackRock, Inc.11.38%12,734,740878,824

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FAQ

What Is the Celanese (CE) Stock Price Today?

The Celanese stock price today is 62.12 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 0.19%.

What Is the Celanese Market Cap?

As of today, Celanese market cap is 6.98B USD.

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

The Celanese EPS (TTM) is -10.44.

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 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 May 07, 2026, Celanese (CE) is trading at a price of 62.12 USD, with a previous close of 69.01 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 61.51 USD to 66.74 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 71.25 USD, with a high estimate of 100 USD and a low estimate of 53 USD. 9 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +14.70% Upside potential.

What Is the CE Premarket Price?

CE's last pre-market stock price is 63.27 USD. The pre-market share volume is 23,880.00, and the stock has decreased by -5.74, or -8.32%.

What Is the CE After Hours Price?

CE's last after hours stock price is 62.50 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.38, or 0.61%.
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