Earnings ·
Celanese Corporation reported second quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $2.45, its highest in nearly three…
CECelanese Corp
Celanese Corporation reported second quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $2.45, its highest in nearly three years, driven by strong commercial performance and favorable pricing actions across both business segments. Engineered Materials generated an adjusted EBIT of $234 million with operating EBITDA margins of 23 percent, while the Acetyl Chain delivered an adjusted EBIT of $321 million at 29 percent operating EBITDA margins. The company generated $140 million in free cash flow and repaid its remaining 2026 bond maturities, including a $508 million bond in June and a $400 million bond in August. Management provided third quarter adjusted EPS guidance of $1.35 to $1.75 and maintained full-year adjusted EPS expectations of approximately $6.00. Celanese Corporation operates in the specialty chemicals industry, manufacturing advanced materials for automotive, electronics, medical devices, and construction applications.