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Celanese Corporation Reports First Quarter Earnings

$CEPress releaseMay 5, 2026, 4:15 PM ETRead the release

Celanese reported Q1 2026 net sales of $2.34 billion, down 2% year-over-year but up 6% sequentially, with adjusted EPS of $0.85. Management raised full-year free cash flow guidance to $700-$800 million and projected strong Q2 adjusted EPS of $2.00-$2.40, driven by improved pricing and volume in the Acetyl Chain.

Key figures

Eps
0.85
Revenue
2337000000
Guidance
Q2 2026 adjusted EPS $2.00-$2.40; FY 2026 free cash flow $700-$800 million; H2 2026 adjusted EPS ~$3.00
Revenue Yoy
-2%
Fcf
3000000
Adjusted ebit
275000000
Operating ebitda
455000000
Operating income
214000000
Net debt to ebitda guidance
4.8x

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