Celanese posts Q3 earnings beat and lifts full‑year cash‑flow and EPS outlook
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Celanese Corporation reported third‑quarter 2026 earnings of $1.65 per share, beating estimates by $0.09. Net sales were around $2.6 billion, a 6% year‑over‑year increase but below analyst forecasts. The company raised its full‑year free cash flow target to $750 million‑$800 million and lifted adjusted EPS guidance to $6.00‑$6.25. Management highlighted strong cash generation and progress on deleveraging.
Why it matters
The higher free‑cash‑flow and EPS guidance suggest improved profitability and balance‑sheet strength, which could support further debt reduction and shareholder value creation (the company expects to generate over $1 billion in cash by year‑end).
Key facts
- 1Q3 2026 diluted EPS was $1.65. investing.com
- 2Adjusted EPS for Q3 2026 was $1.65. tradingview.com
- 3Full‑year 2026 free cash flow outlook was raised to $750 million‑$800 million. tradingview.com
- 4Full‑year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance was $6.00‑$6.25. tradingview.com
- 5Net sales for Q3 2026 were $2.56 billion. investing.com
- 6Net sales for Q3 2026 were $2.6 billion, up 6% YoY. tradingview.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 4 of 4 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.