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CE·Celanese Corporation

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After Hours
High
$53.21
Open
$52.19
Market Cap
5.74B
52W High
$70.70
Low
$51.70
P. Close
$52.95
P/E
-
52W Low
$35.13
Fwd P/E
7.90
Mean Target
$74.56
Technical Score (1D)
36
SELL
News Sentiment
46
MIXED
Argus Research has lowered its price target for CE to $55.00, signaling a revised valuation outlook that could influence investor sentiment. This adjustment suggests a more cautious near-term view from the firm. Investors will be watching for any further details from Argus that explain the rationale behind this target reduction.
Earnings Summary
Celanese Corporation is a global manufacturer specializing in engineered polymers and acetyl products, operating within the Basic Materials sector's Chemicals industry. The company's products are essential components in diverse end-markets such as automotive, medical, and construction. In its most recent reported quarters, Celanese experienced a deceleration in earnings performance. For Q1 2026, EPS was $0.85 against an estimate of $0.8748, and revenue was $2.337 billion against an estimate of $2.396 billion, marking a decline from the prior year. This followed a Q4 2025 where EPS of $0.67 missed the estimate of $0.9384, with revenue at $2.204 billion falling short of the $2.323 billion estimate. Looking at the prior two quarters, Q3 2025 saw EPS of $1.34 beat the estimate of $1.22274, and Q2 2025 reported EPS of $1.44 against an estimate of $1.40054. Historically, Celanese has demonstrated a mixed beat/miss pattern, having beaten EPS estimates in 3 of the last 4 reported quarters (Q2 2025, Q3 2025, Q4 2024). The company's revenue growth trajectory has shown some variability, with recent quarters indicating a slowdown. Recent news highlights Celanese's strategic initiatives to bolster its Engineered Materials business, including restructuring its nylon segment and closing a Singapore unit by July 2026 to create a more resilient platform. Additionally, the company is partnering with SharpCell Oy to integrate carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technology into its binders, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Investors will be watching for the impact of these restructuring efforts on future earnings and the successful integration and scalability of the CCU technology.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.23$0.57$0.91$1.26$1.60Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$0.87$0.85-2.8%
Q4'25$0.94$0.67-28.6%
Q3'25$1.22$1.34+9.6%
Q2'25$1.40$1.44+2.8%
Q1'25$0.39$0.57+47.8%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.2B$2.3B$2.4B$2.5B$2.6BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$2.4B$2.3B-2.5%
Q4'25$2.3B$2.2B-5.1%
Q3'25 - $2.4B -
Q2'25 - $2.5B -
Q1'25 - $2.4B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

CE Stock Snapshot

CE is currently trading at $52.93, giving Celanese Corporation a market cap of 5.74B. Today's range spans $51.70–$53.21, with shares opening at $52.19 and moving down $0.02 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 36/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 46/100.

Over the past year CE has traded between $35.13 and $70.70 - the current price is +50.7% off the 52-week low and -25.1% from the high. 27 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $74.56 (range $64.00–$95.00), implying upside of +40.9%.

Sector laggard dynamics are at play for CE: small-cap, Basic Materials, 5.74B market cap. Score: 36/100 (HOLD). Sentiment: neutral (46/100). Price: $52.93 (in the middle of its 52-week range). When the sector outperforms but a small-cap name within it can't produce better than a HOLD signal, it's often a signal that company-specific issues - rather than sector headwinds - are the dominant driver. Annual range: $35.13–$70.70.

The absence of strong institutional sponsorship makes CE's HOLD signal (36/100) more consequential than the same signal in a larger name — at 5.74B in Basic Materials market cap, there are fewer natural buyers to absorb selling pressure, which means the $35.13–$70.70 range's lower bound becomes a sharper test of the thesis. Sentiment at 46/100 (neutral) and price at $52.93 (in the middle of its 52-week range) don't yet suggest stabilization is imminent.