Celanese stock gains on a $4.97 billion market cap and Q2 beat
Published on 08/25/2026 at 13:18 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Celanese Corp. stock (US1510201049) is trading with a $4.97 billion market cap, after the company posted $2.45 in adjusted EPS on revenue of $2.75 billion for the quarter ended August 4, 2026.
That quarter beat the $2.23 EPS consensus by $0.22 and matched revenue expectations, while Q3 2026 guidance stayed at $1.35 to $1.75 per share.
Quarter details matter
The latest reported quarter showed revenue up 8.7% year over year, with the company also reporting a negative net margin of 12.04% and return on equity of 13.04%.
For investors, the comparison is simple: $2.45 in EPS versus $1.44 a year earlier shows a much stronger quarter, even if the margin profile remains pressured.
Valuation and consensus
The same set of figures puts Celanese on a negative trailing P/E of -4.23 and a PEG ratio of 0.31, which leaves the stock tied closely to execution on the next two quarters.
Analysts on average expect 5.94 EPS for the current fiscal year, a level that sits above the quarter just reported and keeps guidance credibility in view.
Product line
Celanese's acetyl chain and engineered materials businesses remain central to the company's industrial portfolio, spanning materials used in automotive, consumer and industrial applications.
Market level
Celanese shares traded at $45.26 on August 24, 2026, after a 3.3% decline, with the price also sitting close to a 52-week low of $35.13 and well below a 52-week high of $70.70.
Company facts
Company: Celanese Corp.
ISIN: US1510201049
Ticker: CE
Exchange: NYSE
Market cap: $4.97 billion
Sector / Industry: Materials / Specialty Chemicals
