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Celanese Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary3 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 net sales rose 6% YoY to $2.556B; adjusted EPS was $1.65, and free cash flow was $461M.
FY2026 free cash flow guidance increased to $750M–$800M; priorities include cash generation, deleveraging, cost reductions and higher-value growth.
Focus areas include contracting 2027 Acetyl Chain business and building a higher-quality Engineered Materials pipeline, with electronics and medical demand supporting growth.
Financial highlights
Q3 adjusted EBIT was $209M for Engineered Materials and $236M for Acetyl Chain; operating EBITDA was $311M and $301M, respectively.
Reported operating profit was $198M versus a $1.275B loss in Q3 2025, when non-cash goodwill and trade-name impairments totaled about $1.5B.
Q3 operating cash flow was $538M and free cash flow was $461M; YTD totals were $823M and $604M, respectively.
Adjusted EPS was $1.65, up 23% YoY; 9M adjusted EBIT increased ~25% YoY.
Outlook and guidance
FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance is $6.00–$6.25; free cash flow guidance is $750M–$800M.
Q4 adjusted EBIT guidance: Engineered Materials $170M–$190M and Acetyl Chain $200M–$230M; both businesses are expected to see seasonal moderation.
2027 free cash flow target is $700M–$800M; 2027 productivity target is $150M gross, with another $30M–$40M of savings expected and most flowing to EBITDA.
CapEx remains targeted at $300M–$350M; working capital and lower restructuring cash outlays are expected to support cash conversion.
Engineered Materials adjusted EBIT growth for FY2026 is expected to exceed 20% excluding Micromax; Q4 includes expected $20M inventory absorption.
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Latest events from Celanese
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- Pricing and productivity lifted FY 2006 operating profit 30.3% to $747M.CEQ4 2006
- Pricing and currency lifted sales 12%, while outages, costs and refinancing weighed on results.CEQ4 2007
- Recession cut earnings, but cash improved and recovery was expected in 2010.CEQ4 2009
- Recovery lifted sales and operating profit; 2011 growth was expected across all segments.CEQ4 2010
- FY11 earnings grew on pricing and mix, while major capacity and ethanol investments set up the next growth phase.CEQ4 2011
- Acetyl pricing and currency dragged FY12 results; 12%–14% earnings growth targeted for FY13.CEQ4 2012
- A $742 million relocation gain drove record reported profit amid mixed segment trends.CEQ4 2013
- Sales and adjusted EPS advanced as record cash flow funded growth and shareholder returns.CEQ4 2014
Next Celanese earnings date
Investor update9 Dec, 2026
Celanese
Next Celanese earnings date
Investor update9 Dec, 2026
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Celanese Corporation manufactures and sells high performance engineered polymers in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Advanced Engineered Materials, Consumer Specialties, and Acetate Tow. Its products are primarily used in automotive and transportation applications; medical devices and pharmaceutical delivery systems; electronics and electrical components; home appliances; building materials, paint, roofing, textiles, and coatings. The company also provides acetate tow that is used to produce cigarette filters; specialty fibers for food air filtration products; cosmetic ingredients that are used to enhance personal care products; food grade polymers for beverage application; polymers for hard coat applications for architectural window films and reflective glass beads road markings.