Celanese Corporation produces chemistry and specialty material solutions through businesses that include the Acetyl Chain and Engineered Materials. Company updates commonly cover acetyl-chain pricing and supply actions for acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomer, acetyl derivatives, dispersions, EVA, solvents, and related products, along with engineered-materials developments in specialty polymers used across automotive, electronics, medical, building, and consumer markets.
Celanese news also includes earnings releases, dividend declarations, manufacturing-footprint actions, nylon and POM production updates, carbon capture and utilization applications in binders for airlaid nonwovens, and board governance changes.
Celanese (CE) reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $1.65 and raised its full-year earnings and cash-flow outlook. Sales were $2.556 billion, up 6% year over year but down 7% sequentially. GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.68; total diluted EPS was $0.67. Operating profit was $198 million, versus a $1.275 billion loss a year earlier and $276 million in the second quarter. Operating cash flow reached $538 million, with free cash flow of $461 million.
Celanese expects full-year adjusted EPS of approximately $6.00–$6.25, free cash flow of $750–$800 million and year-end net debt-to-operating EBITDA of approximately 4.7x. It signed an agreement to sell another 19% of Nutrinova to Mitsui for approximately $152 million in cash, retaining 11%. Closing is expected in the fourth quarter, subject to regulatory approvals. Both businesses face expected year-end seasonal moderation.
Celanese (CE) announced a collaboration with Röchling Industrial to use its lower-carbon POM ECO-C materials in selected stock shape applications.
Röchling Industrial has procured POM ECO-C for those applications. Celanese uses carbon capture and utilization, which turns captured CO2 into chemical building blocks, to produce polyoxymethylene, or POM. The company says the materials reduce product carbon footprints and incorporate circular feedstock through a mass balance approach, while allowing adoption without changes to established designs or production processes.
Celanese (CE) and Cooper Standard (CPE) announced that their automotive window-sealing application won the 2026 SPE Automotive Hall of Fame award.
The award recognizes the first use of Santoprene TPV, a rubber-like thermoplastic, in the channel through which vehicle side windows travel, replacing conventional EPDM rubber. The Santoprene business, now part of Celanese, contributed material expertise; Cooper Standard, through its acquired company Jyco, supplied design and manufacturing expertise. The companies said the process required less capital investment and production space than rubber processing, while part weight fell approximately 30 to 50 percent compared with EPDM. The award will be presented on November 4, 2026. The companies continue collaborating on automotive sealing technologies.
Celanese (NYSE: CE) announced global price increases for liquid crystal polymer products, effective immediately or as customer contracts allow.
Vectra E-grades and Thermx increases are $1.00/kg in Asia, $0.45/lb in the Americas and €0.90/kg in EMEA. Other listed grades rise $3.50/kg, $1.59/lb and €3.15/kg, respectively. Individual grades may face higher increases. Celanese attributes the adjustment to demand strength, higher input costs and supply and logistics constraints.
Celanese (NYSE: CE) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share on its common stock, payable November 10, 2026.
The dividend will be paid to stockholders of record as of October 27, 2026. The declaration covers the company's common stock.
Celanese (CE) announced price increases for select polyamide products sold in the Americas, effective on shipments from October 19, 2026. PA6 prices will rise $0.44/kg ($0.20/lb), and PA66 prices will rise $0.33/kg ($0.15/lb), or as contracts otherwise allow. Individual grades may face higher increases. Celanese cited continued cost increases and evolving market conditions as reasons for the adjustment.
Celanese (CE) will host an Investor Event on December 9, 2026, at its technical center and manufacturing site in Florence, Kentucky. CEO Scott Richardson and other executives will discuss business strategy, growth pathways and long-term value creation priorities. The event runs from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 12:00 p.m. Eastern time, with presentations, Q&A and an innovation showcase. A live webcast will be available.
Celanese (NYSE: CE) will host a conference call on November 3, 2026, to discuss its third quarter 2026 results. The call begins at 10:00 a.m. ET and will be available by webcast or phone. The company will release earnings and prepared remarks after market close on November 2, 2026. A webcast replay will be available on its investor website.
Celanese (CE) announced engineered-materials price increases for shipments on or after October 8, 2026, subject to contract terms. In Asia, the increase is $0.30 per kilogram for GUR ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and for Hostaform, Celcon, Amcel and Kepital polyoxymethylene. In EMEA, the increase is €0.30 per kilogram for the listed polyoxymethylene products. Individual grades may face higher increases. Celanese cited market developments and global supply chain disruptions.
Celanese (CE) announced immediate global price increases across its acetyl chain products, effective now or as existing contracts and commitments permit.
The increases apply to acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomer, ethyl acetate and acetic anhydride, with hikes of $0.045–$0.06 per lb in the USA/Canada, $100–$150 per metric ton in Mexico/South America, and €100–€150 per metric ton in EMEA. Celanese reports 2025 net sales of $9.5 billion and a workforce of more than 11,000 employees worldwide.