Earnings ·
Reports Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.65 and raises full-year free cash flow guidance to $750-$800 million
CECelanese Corp
Celanese reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $1.65, a 23% increase year-over-year, driven by strong performance in Engineered Materials and Acetyl Chain segments. The company generated $461 million in free cash flow for the quarter, bringing year-to-date total to over $600 million. Management raised its full-year 2026 free cash flow outlook to a range of $750-$800 million from previous estimates and expects full-year adjusted EPS of approximately $6.00 to $6.25. Additionally, Celanese announced the pending sale of an additional 19% interest in its Nutrinova joint venture to Mitsui for approximately $152 million in cash proceeds, expected to close in the coming weeks to support deleveraging efforts. The company operates as a global leader in engineered materials and chemical processing.