Celanese stock holds steady as Q2 revenue tops $2.75 billion

Celanese stock is steady after Q2 revenue reached $2.75 billion and EPS came in at $2.45, while Q3 guidance points to $1.35 to $1.75 per share.

Celanese Corp. (ISIN US1510201049) stock is steady after second-quarter 2026 revenue reached $2.75 billion and adjusted EPS came in at $2.45, with the quarter also beating the $2.23 consensus by $0.22. The same update put Q3 2026 EPS guidance at $1.35 to $1.75, giving investors a fresh earnings range to watch.

Latest earnings frame

The latest cited coverage says revenue rose 8.7% year over year to $2.75 billion, while net margin remained negative at 12.04% and return on equity stood at 13.04%. Those figures keep the debate centered on profit conversion, not just top-line growth.

Full-year 2026 EPS consensus is $5.99 in the same market coverage, and the new quarter guidance sits below that annual run rate if the second half does not improve. That comparison is the key number for valuation-minded investors.

Trading level

The shares were quoted at $44.70 on August 26, 2026, placing the stock in the mid-$40 range while the market digests the latest earnings and guidance update. The move is modest, but the stock still trades with the earnings outlook in clear view.

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Chemicals and materials

Celanese makes engineered materials and chemical intermediates used across automotive, industrial, consumer, and specialty end markets. For investors, that mix means margin pressure or margin relief can matter as much as reported revenue.

Shares and outlook

Celanese stock traded at $44.70 as of August 26, 2026, in the latest quoted snapshot, while the company is working through a quarter that delivered $2.45 EPS, $2.75 billion in revenue, and a Q3 range of $1.35 to $1.75. The next earnings date was not provided in the inputs, so the market is left with the current guidance band and the latest reported quarter as the main anchors.

Fact box

Company: Celanese Corp.
ISIN: US1510201049
Ticker: CE
Exchange: NYSE
Price: $44.70 USD (August 26, 2026)
Market cap: $4.91 billion
Sector / Industry: Materials / Specialty Chemicals
Index membership: S&P 500