Celanese Q2 FY26 adjusted EPS rises to $2.45; net sales increase 18% sequentially to $2.8 billion
Reuters2026/08/04 21:03- Celanese posted 2Q 2026 U.S. GAAP diluted EPS of $1.15, up from $0.41 in 1Q 2026; adjusted EPS rose to $2.45 from $0.85.
- Net sales climbed 18% sequentially to $2.8 billion, driven by a 4% volume increase and a 14% price increase.
- Operating profit increased to $276 million from $214 million in 1Q; adjusted EBIT rose to $470 million from $275 million.
- Engineered Materials net sales rose 9% sequentially to $1.45 billion; Acetyl Chain net sales increased 28% to $1.33 billion.
- Celanese completed the Ulsan compounding unit closure and a nylon 6,6 network optimization; 3Q adjusted EPS forecast at $1.35-$1.75.
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