Celanese stock prepares for October 8 price increases

Published on 10/06/2026 at 15:35 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Celanese stock was trading at USD 45.70 on October 6, 2026, ahead of product price increases effective October 8. Second-quarter adjusted EPS reached USD 2.45.

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Celanese stock (ISIN US1508701034) was trading at USD 45.70 on the NYSE on October 6, 2026, up 0.38 percent from the prior close. The company announced engineered materials price increases that take effect on October 8, 2026, giving the stock a near-term commercial catalyst as the third quarter approaches.

Price increases begin October 8

According to Celanese in a September 24, 2026 release, the company will raise prices for ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and polyoxymethylene engineered materials. The increase is set at USD 0.30 per kilogram in Asia for both product groups, while POM prices will also rise EUR 0.30 per kilogram in EMEA.

The timing matters because the company entered the announcement with second-quarter revenue of USD 2.752 billion and adjusted EPS of USD 2.45. The price actions therefore add a commercial lever to a business that already reported stronger sequential sales in the June 2026 quarter.

Second-quarter earnings set the bar

Celanese reported June 2026 operating profit of USD 276 million, compared with USD 214 million in March 2026. Adjusted EBIT reached USD 470 million, while operating cash flow was USD 209 million and free cash flow was USD 140 million.

The company guided to third-quarter 2026 adjusted EPS of USD 1.35-1.75, below the second-quarter adjusted EPS of USD 2.45. Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance remained USD 6.00, while free cash flow guidance stood at USD 700-800 million, keeping earnings moderation and debt reduction central to the investment case.

Analysts see room above the stock

MarketBeat reported on September 26, 2026, that 18 analysts assigned Celanese a Moderate Buy consensus with an average 12-month price target of USD 63.27. That target lies 38.4 percent above the USD 45.70 price on October 6, 2026.

MarketBeat reported on September 30, 2026, that Citigroup cut its target from USD 60.00 to USD 58.00 while maintaining a Buy rating. The revised target still lies 26.9 percent above the October 6 price, but the cut shows that analyst optimism is being measured against the companys debt and cyclical exposure.

Celanese stock stays below its yearly high

Celanese stock was trading at USD 45.70 on the NYSE on October 6, 2026, with a 52-week range of USD 35.13 to USD 70.70. Market capitalization stood at USD 5.0 billion and volume was 15,911 shares at 9:33 a.m. ET.