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Celanese (CE) Q4 2025 earnings results (fourth quarter 2025)
10-K filed Feb 24, 2026
Celanese (CE) reported revenue of $2.2B for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), -7% from a year earlier and -9% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 4.2%, net earnings $19.0M (0.9% of revenue).
Celanese, Q4 2025: revenue $2.2B (-6% year over year), operating margin 4.2%, net earnings $19.0M, operating cash flow $252M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.2B | -9% | -7% |
| Gross profit | $423M | -19% | -20% |
| Operating profit | $93.0M | — | — |
| Net earnings | $19.0M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | $252M | -44% | -49% |
| Free cash flow | $168M | -56% | -57% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.2B in Q4 2025, down 7% year over year and down 9% from the previous quarter. Engineered Materials was the largest line at 58% of revenue.
Gross margin was 19.2%, down 3.1 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $0.09B, a 4.2% margin (up 64.4 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 83% while revenue fell 7%. Net earnings were $0.02B. The tax line was a benefit of $0.01B on pre-tax earnings of $0.01B.
Operating cash flow was $0.25B (down 49% year over year), 1145% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.20B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.02B. Capital expenditures of $0.08B left free cash flow of $0.17B.
Questions
What was Celanese's revenue in the fourth quarter 2025?
Celanese (CE) reported revenue of $2.2B for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), -7% from a year earlier and -9% from the quarter before.
Was Celanese profitable in the fourth quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $93.0M (4.2% of revenue) and net earnings $19.0M.
Source: Celanese 10-K on SEC EDGAR.