Celanese stock gains 1.5%. August 4 earnings and guidance lift the focus

Celanese stock rose 1.5% to $47.71 on August 24, 2026, after August 4 earnings showed $2.45 EPS and $2.75 billion in revenue.

Celanese Corp. (ISIN US1510201049) stock gained 1.5% to $47.71 on August 24, 2026, with a market value of $5.14 billion and a 52-week range of $35.13 to $70.70. The move comes after the company's August 4 earnings update showed $2.45 in quarterly EPS, above the $2.23 consensus by $0.22, on revenue of $2.75 billion.

Earnings set the tone

That quarter also marked an 8.7% increase from the prior year, when Celanese earned $1.44 per share. The company added Q3 2026 EPS guidance of $1.35 to $1.75, and market data show the stock still trades below its 200-day moving average of $53.84.

For investors, the comparison matters: a $47.71 share price versus a $5.14 billion market cap and a 200-day average of $53.84 shows a stock that has recovered some ground but not fully returned to its longer trend.

Consensus remains mixed

Recent broker updates point to a guarded view. BMO Capital Markets cut its target to $54.00 and kept a market perform rating on August 5, while Wells Fargo lowered its target to $65.00 and kept an overweight rating on August 6; MarketBeat's compilation shows a $63.47 consensus target and a hold rating overall.

That split fits the operating backdrop: the latest quarter delivered a 13.04% return on equity, but also a negative net margin of 12.04%. The combination suggests a company that is still working through margin pressure even as earnings beat expectations.

What Celanese sells

Celanese produces engineered materials and acetyl chain products used in automotive components, consumer electronics, coatings, adhesives, solvents and personal care products. Those two segments remain central to the company's industrial profile and explain why earnings swings can track end-market demand and pricing.

Price and setup

Celanese stock finished the session at $47.71 on August 24, 2026, after opening at $46.86, with a 50-day moving average of $46.70. The stock is still well below its 52-week high of $70.70 and above its 52-week low of $35.13.

Fact box

Company: Celanese Corp.

ISIN: US1510201049

Ticker: CE

Exchange: NYSE

Price: $47.71 USD

Market cap: $5.14 billion

Sector / Industry: Basic materials / Specialty chemicals

Index membership: S&P 500

Next earnings date: November 2026