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Celanese (CE) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026
Celanese (CE) reported revenue of $2.6B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +6% from a year earlier and -7% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 7.7%, net earnings $74.0M (2.9% of revenue).
Celanese, Q3 2026: revenue $2.6B (+6% year over year), operating margin 7.7%, net earnings $74.0M, operating cash flow $538M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.6B | -7% | +6% |
| Gross profit | $539M | -13% | +3% |
| Operating profit | $198M | -28% | — |
| Net earnings | $74.0M | -41% | — |
| Operating cash flow | $538M | +157% | +20% |
| Free cash flow | $469M | +219% | +22% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.6B in Q3 2026, up 6% year over year and down 7% from the previous quarter. Engineered Materials was the largest line at 54% of revenue. Acetyl Chain added $0.15B year over year (up 15%), 112% of the total change. Engineered Materials declined 1%.
Gross margin was 21.1%, down 0.5 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.20B, a 7.7% margin (up 60.5 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 81% while revenue rose 6%. Net earnings were $0.07B. The effective tax rate was 15.2%.
Operating cash flow was $0.54B (up 20% year over year), 690% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.22B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.24B. Capital expenditures of $0.07B left free cash flow of $0.47B.
Questions
What was Celanese's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Celanese (CE) reported revenue of $2.6B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +6% from a year earlier and -7% from the quarter before.
Was Celanese profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $198M (7.7% of revenue) and net earnings $74.0M.
Source: Celanese 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.