CEBasic Materials · ChemicalsThe 18 Wall Street analysts covering Celanese Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $61 — +21.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 78 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Celanese Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (91): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Volatility (31): The share price moves around a lot.
Size (22): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CE, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +21.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $49 → $57 |
| 4 Nov 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $76 → $77 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Initiates | Equal-Weight | $49 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $45 → $46 |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $60 → $58 |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Keybanc | Initiates | Overweight | $57 |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Keybanc | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $80 → $65 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | $57 → $54 |
| 16 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $72 → $58 |
| 16 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 1 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 June 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 11 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Celanese Corp. returned +33.5% against +12.9% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 63% of US stocks
Cheaper than 79% of US stocks
Cheaper than 62% of US stocks
Cheaper than 37% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 14% of US stocks
Higher than 24% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 19% of US stocks
Higher than 31% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Celanese Corp. has a market value of $5.5B and an enterprise value of $16.5B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $9.7B. The latest quarter grew 5.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$1.2B, a −11.9% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−10.69.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $708.0M, after $276.0M of capital spending.
Celanese Corp. spent $13.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 20.1×; forward P/E: 8.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.24%, paying out 28% of earnings.
Celanese Corp. employs 11,000 people — $883K of revenue per employee.
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Celanese announced price increases for polyamide and polyester products in Asia.
Why it matters — The announcement concerns pricing for two product categories in an Asian market relevant to Celanese.
Celanese is partnering with Rochling Industrial to expand lower-carbon POM applications, using carbon capture technology with the aim of improving sustainability and material performance.
Why it matters — The partnership relates to Celanese’s lower-carbon materials and application development.
Celanese Corporation held its Q3 2026 earnings call on November 3, 2026, with CEO Scott Richardson, CFO Chuck Kyrish and other company representatives participating. The excerpt provides the call’s participant list but no financial results or management commentary.
Why it matters — CE watchers can note the earnings call took place, but this excerpt contains no details about the company’s performance or outlook.
Celanese executives said the company is positioning its 2026 performance to support further cash generation, cost savings and growth in higher-value materials markets in 2027. They also noted ongoing uncertainty in raw materials, regional demand and some commodity chemical markets.
Why it matters — The remarks outline Celanese’s stated priorities while highlighting market uncertainties that could affect its performance.
Celanese reported Q3 earnings above estimates, supported by strong pricing and commercial execution, while sales missed estimates. The company also cited higher cash flow and a raised 2026 outlook.
Why it matters — CE watchers may note the contrast between the earnings beat and sales miss, alongside the reported cash-flow improvement and higher outlook.
The 18 Wall Street analysts covering Celanese Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $61, with estimates ranging from $46 to $86. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 18 analysts covering Celanese Corp., 10 rate it a Buy, 8 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Celanese Corp. 78 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, Celanese Corp. ranks 78 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (91 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 18 analysts implies +21.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Celanese Corp. 78 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Celanese Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CE are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $46 to $86 over the next 12 months.
Celanese Corp. returned +33.5% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Celanese Corp. Common Stock is the publicly traded equity of Celanese Corporation, a global specialty materials and chemical company based in Irving, Texas.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 4 Nov 2026): "Celanese Announces Polyamide and Polyester Price Increases in Asia". Celanese announced price increases for polyamide and polyester products in Asia.
Celanese Corp. Common Stock is the publicly traded equity of Celanese Corporation, a global specialty materials and chemical company based in Irving, Texas. The company develops and supplies engineered materials, acetyl chain products, and specialty chemical solutions used as essential inputs in industrial and consumer manufacturing. Its product portfolio includes high-performance polymers, acetyl intermediates, and related materials designed for applications in automotive, medical, electronics, construction, coatings, adhesives, and consumer goods. Celanese serves customers across North America, Europe, and Asia through a broad manufacturing and commercial network, with operations centered on supporting downstream industries that rely on consistent, specialized chemical performance. In the financial market, Celanese Corp. Common Stock represents ownership in a diversified industrial materials business with exposure to global demand for specialty chemicals and advanced polymer solutions.
CEO Mr. Scott A. Richardson · 11,000 employees · United States · https://www.celanese.com
