Celanese Corporation Reports Second Quarter Earnings

Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global chemical and specialty materials company, today reported second quarter 2026 U.S. GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.15 and adjusted earnings per share of $2.45. Net sales of $2.8 billion increased 18 percent sequentially, reflecting a 4 percent increase in volume and a 14 percent increase in price. Results were driven by strong execution across both businesses, including favorable pricing and mix outcomes in Engineered Materials and strong commercial and operational execution within the Acetyl Chain. The quarter also benefited from continued momentum across targeted growth platforms, particularly in medical and electronics.

Celanese leveraged the flexibility of its global manufacturing and supply chain networks to capitalize on rapidly evolving market conditions while continuing to advance actions designed to improve the competitiveness, resilience, and earnings power of the portfolio. For the second quarter, the Company reported consolidated operating profit of $276 million, adjusted EBIT of $470 million, and operating EBITDA of $649 million at margins of 10, 17, and 24 percent, respectively.