Celanese (NYSE:CE) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Celanese (NYSE:CE) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 6.000-6.250 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 6.000.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

CE has been the topic of several recent research reports. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on shares of Celanese from $80.00 to $65.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, August 6th. KeyCorp initiated coverage on shares of Celanese in a research report on Thursday, September 10th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $57.00 price target on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on shares of Celanese from $45.00 to $46.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 13th. Barclays began coverage on shares of Celanese in a report on Monday, October 12th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $49.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $50.00 target price on shares of Celanese in a report on Thursday, August 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Celanese has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $60.38.

Celanese Price Performance

Shares of NYSE CE opened at $49.11 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.39 billion, a P/E ratio of -4.54, a P/E/G ratio of 0.35 and a beta of 0.71. The company has a quick ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 1.45 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.33. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $46.08 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $51.40. Celanese has a twelve month low of $35.13 and a twelve month high of $70.70.

Celanese (NYSE:CE) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 2nd. The basic materials company reported $1.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.56 by $0.09. Celanese had a positive return on equity of 13.04% and a negative net margin of 12.04%. The firm had revenue of $2.56 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.62 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.34 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.7% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Celanese will post 6.00 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Celanese Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, November 10th. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 27th will be paid a $0.03 dividend. This represents a $0.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, October 27th. Celanese’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently -1.12%.

Insider Transactions at Celanese

In related news, SVP Mark Murray bought 2,153 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 11th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $45.52 per share, for a total transaction of $98,004.56. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 30,432 shares in the company, valued at $1,385,264.64. This trade represents a 7.61% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 0.34% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Celanese News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Celanese this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Full-year guidance raised: Celanese now expects fiscal 2026 EPS of $6.00–$6.25, compared with the $6.00 analyst consensus at the low end. The higher range suggests management sees sufficient momentum to support improved earnings. Celanese Corporation Reports Third Quarter Earnings; Exceeds Third Quarter Guidance and Raises Full Year Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings exceeded expectations: Celanese reported EPS of $1.65, above analyst estimates ranging from $1.52 to $1.56 and up from $1.34 in the year-ago quarter. The earnings beat and 5.7% year-over-year revenue growth indicate improved operating performance. Celanese Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Potential sustainability opportunity: Celanese and Röchling are collaborating on stock shapes made with captured CO2, which could broaden applications for the company’s materials and support its sustainability positioning over time. Celanese and Röchling Collaborate to Advance Stock Shapes Made With Captured CO2
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed expectations: Quarterly revenue was $2.56 billion, below the $2.62 billion consensus estimate. Although sales increased year over year, the shortfall suggests demand or pricing remains a concern.
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability and balance-sheet risks remain: Celanese reported a negative net margin of 12.04%, while its debt-to-equity ratio was elevated at 2.33. These factors could limit investor enthusiasm if earnings growth does not translate into stronger cash generation and net profitability.

About Celanese

Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE) is a global chemical and specialty materials company headquartered in Irving, Texas. The company develops and manufactures engineered materials and chemical products used by manufacturers in industries including automotive, consumer goods, medical and healthcare, electronics, industrial equipment, energy and infrastructure.

Celanese operates primarily through its Engineered Materials and Acetyl Chain businesses. Its portfolio includes engineered polymers, thermoplastic compounds and other specialty materials, as well as acetyl products such as acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomer, emulsions and related intermediates.