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Celanese Corp
CIK 1306830Updated Sep 24, 2026
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Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation is a Fortune 500 company that employed more than 11,000 employees worldwide as of December 31, 2025 with 2025 net sales of $9.5 billion.
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Recent filings
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements
Items 5.02, 9.01
4 filing
4 filing
4 filing
10-Q filing
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Regulation FD Disclosure
Items 7.01, 9.01
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Items 2.02, 9.01
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement · Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement
Items 1.01, 2.03, 9.01
11-K filing
Other Events
Items 8.01
Financials
FY 2025 · USDSource
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balance sheet · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| AssetsUSD | 21,695,000,000Source | 22,857,000,000Source | 26,597,000,000Source | 26,272,000,000Source |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, NetUSD | 5,076,000,000Source | 5,273,000,000Source | 5,584,000,000Source | 5,584,000,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 4,171,000,000Source | 5,387,000,000Source | 6,977,000,000Source | 7,142,000,000Source |
| Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)USD | 3,184,000,000Source | 3,641,000,000Source | 3,975,000,000Source | 4,105,000,000Source |
| Current assets: | ||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying ValueUSD | — | — | — | 1,508,000,000Source |
| Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, CurrentUSD | 922,000,000Source | 1,121,000,000Source | 1,243,000,000Source | 1,379,000,000Source |
| Inventory, NetUSD | 2,220,000,000Source | 2,284,000,000Source | 2,357,000,000Source | 2,808,000,000Source |
| Assets, CurrentUSD | 5,693,000,000Source | 5,145,000,000Source | 6,218,000,000Source | 6,611,000,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Right-of-Use AssetUSD | 359,000,000Source | 388,000,000Source | 422,000,000Source | 413,000,000Source |
| Other Assets, NoncurrentUSD | 601,000,000Source | 555,000,000Source | 524,000,000Source | 547,000,000Source |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
| Preferred Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | — | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source |
| Common Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source |
| Additional Paid in CapitalUSD | 431,000,000Source | 409,000,000Source | 394,000,000Source | 372,000,000Source |
| Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)USD | 9,876,000,000Source | 11,100,000,000Source | 12,929,000,000Source | 11,274,000,000Source |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of TaxUSD | -776,000,000Source | -848,000,000Source | -744,000,000Source | -518,000,000Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to ParentUSD | 4,049,000,000Source | 5,175,000,000Source | 7,091,000,000Source | 5,637,000,000Source |
| Liabilities and EquityUSD | 21,695,000,000Source | 22,857,000,000Source | 26,597,000,000Source | 26,272,000,000Source |
| Current liabilities: | ||||
| Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 3,683,000,000Source | 3,853,000,000Source | 4,072,000,000Source | 4,068,000,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, CurrentUSD | 71,000,000Source | 79,000,000Source | 89,000,000Source | 83,000,000Source |
| Accounts Payable, CurrentUSD | 1,279,000,000Source | 1,228,000,000Source | 1,510,000,000Source | 1,518,000,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, NoncurrentUSD | 265,000,000Source | 294,000,000Source | 325,000,000Source | 364,000,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 512,000,000Source | 933,000,000Source | 999,000,000Source | 1,242,000,000Source |
| Other Liabilities, NoncurrentUSD | 817,000,000Source | 408,000,000Source | 591,000,000Source | 387,000,000Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 423,000,000Source | 434,000,000Source | 461,000,000Source | 468,000,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Deferred Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | — | — | — | 434,000,000Source |
| Long-term DebtUSD | 12,614,000,000Source | 12,527,000,000Source | 13,400,000,000Source | 13,953,000,000Source |
cash flow · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -1,151,000,000Source | -1,514,000,000Source | 1,964,000,000Source | 1,902,000,000Source |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
| Depreciation, Depletion and AmortizationUSD | 760,000,000Source | 801,000,000Source | 706,000,000Source | 462,000,000Source |
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash ExpenseUSD | 24,000,000Source | 32,000,000Source | 40,000,000Source | 60,000,000Source |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
| Increase (Decrease) in InventoriesUSD | -154,000,000Source | -11,000,000Source | -398,000,000Source | 253,000,000Source |
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts PayableUSD | 26,000,000Source | -234,000,000Source | 20,000,000Source | -84,000,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -251,000,000Source | 192,000,000Source | -960,000,000Source | -849,000,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating ActivitiesUSD | 1,146,000,000Source | 966,000,000Source | 1,899,000,000Source | 1,819,000,000Source |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
| Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash AcquiredUSD | 0Source | 0Source | -52,000,000Source | 10,589,000,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing ActivitiesUSD | -349,000,000Source | -470,000,000Source | -134,000,000Source | -11,141,000,000Source |
| Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing ActivitiesUSD | 27,000,000Source | 52,000,000Source | 98,000,000Source | 57,000,000Source |
| Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and EquipmentUSD | 343,000,000Source | 435,000,000Source | 568,000,000Source | 543,000,000Source |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
| Payments for Repurchase of Common StockUSD | — | 0Source | 0Source | 17,000,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing ActivitiesUSD | -513,000,000Source | -1,313,000,000Source | -1,456,000,000Source | 10,290,000,000Source |
| Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common StockUSD | 13,000,000Source | 307,000,000Source | 305,000,000Source | 297,000,000Source |
| Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing ActivitiesUSD | -147,000,000Source | -26,000,000Source | -52,000,000Source | -99,000,000Source |
| Repayments of Long-term DebtUSD | 4,652,000,000Source | 1,033,000,000Source | 3,660,000,000Source | 526,000,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate EffectUSD | 301,000,000Source | -843,000,000Source | 297,000,000Source | 972,000,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 1,263,000,000Source | 962,000,000Source | 1,805,000,000Source | 1,508,000,000Source |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
| Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating ActivitiesUSD | 671,000,000Source | 701,000,000Source | 780,000,000Source | 122,000,000Source |
| Income Taxes Paid, NetUSD | 255,000,000Source | 349,000,000Source | 237,000,000Source | 273,000,000Source |
| Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 17,000,000Source | -26,000,000Source | -12,000,000Source | 4,000,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 164,000,000Source | 159,000,000Source | 164,000,000Source | 62,000,000Source |
| Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement and CurtailmentUSD | 3,000,000Source | 9,000,000Source | -1,000,000Source | 0Source |
| DepreciationUSD | 595,000,000Source | 640,000,000Source | 540,000,000Source | 399,000,000Source |
| Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, NetUSD | 786,000,000Source | 823,000,000Source | 739,000,000Source | 478,000,000Source |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before TaxUSD | 36,000,000Source | 24,000,000Source | 32,000,000Source | -1,000,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber PropertyUSD | — | — | — | 5,000,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of AssetsUSD | -5,000,000Source | -14,000,000Source | 505,000,000Source | — |
| Gain (Loss) on InvestmentsUSD | — | — | — | 0Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant EquipmentUSD | -5,000,000Source | -13,000,000Source | 501,000,000Source | 8,000,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation SettlementUSD | — | — | — | 0Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of DebtUSD | — | — | — | 0Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 4,171,000,000Source | 5,387,000,000Source | 6,977,000,000Source | 7,142,000,000Source |
| Goodwill, Impairment LossUSD | 1,140,000,000Source | 1,517,000,000Source | 0Source | 0Source |
| Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-livedUSD | — | — | — | -4,000,000Source |
| Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)USD | — | — | 0Source | 0Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to ParentUSD | -1,144,000,000Source | -1,514,000,000Source | 1,969,000,000Source | 1,902,000,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -1,130,000,000Source | -1,506,000,000Source | 1,973,000,000Source | 1,910,000,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -21,000,000Source | -8,000,000Source | -9,000,000Source | -8,000,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to ParentUSD | -21,000,000Source | -8,000,000Source | -9,000,000Source | -8,000,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Equity Method InvestmentsUSD | 127,000,000Source | 196,000,000Source | 102,000,000Source | 220,000,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or DistributionsUSD | -13,000,000Source | 33,000,000Source | -55,000,000Source | 3,000,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -90,000,000Source | 510,000,000Source | -790,000,000Source | -489,000,000Source |
| Investment Income, InterestUSD | 24,000,000Source | 33,000,000Source | 39,000,000Source | 69,000,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | -1,165,000,000Source | -1,522,000,000Source | 1,960,000,000Source | 1,894,000,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 14,000,000Source | 8,000,000Source | 4,000,000Source | 8,000,000Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | 7,000,000Source | 40,000,000Source | 25,000,000Source | 9,000,000Source |
| Payments of Financing CostsUSD | — | 0Source | 0Source | 63,000,000Source |
| Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term DebtUSD | 4,352,000,000Source | 328,000,000Source | 3,001,000,000Source | 10,769,000,000Source |
| Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling InterestsUSD | -30,000,000Source | -33,000,000Source | -11,000,000Source | -13,000,000Source |
| Proceeds from Stock Options ExercisedUSD | — | 1,000,000Source | — | — |
income statement · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total RevenueUSD | 9,544,000,000Source | 10,280,000,000Source | 10,940,000,000Source | 9,673,000,000Source |
| Cost of RevenueUSD | 7,592,000,000Source | 7,924,000,000Source | 8,337,000,000Source | 7,293,000,000Source |
| Selling, General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | 899,000,000Source | 1,030,000,000Source | 1,075,000,000Source | 824,000,000Source |
| Operating Income (Loss)USD | -786,000,000Source | -697,000,000Source | 1,687,000,000Source | 1,378,000,000Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | 7,000,000Source | 40,000,000Source | 25,000,000Source | 9,000,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -1,220,000,000Source | -996,000,000Source | 1,183,000,000Source | 1,421,000,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -90,000,000Source | 510,000,000Source | -790,000,000Source | -489,000,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 14,000,000Source | 8,000,000Source | 4,000,000Source | 8,000,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | -1,165,000,000Source | -1,522,000,000Source | 1,960,000,000Source | 1,894,000,000Source |
| Earnings Per Share, BasicUSD per share | -10.64Source | -13.93Source | 18.01Source | 17.48Source |
| Earnings Per Share, DilutedUSD per share | -10.64Source | -13.93Source | 17.92Source | 17.34Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basicshares | 109,530,303Source | 109,273,779Source | 108,848,962Source | 108,380,082Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Dilutedshares | 109,530,303Source | 109,273,779Source | 109,379,664Source | 109,235,376Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 164,000,000Source | 159,000,000Source | 164,000,000Source | 62,000,000Source |
| Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 161,000,000Source | 318,000,000Source | 170,000,000Source | 360,000,000Source |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before TaxUSD | 36,000,000Source | 24,000,000Source | 32,000,000Source | -1,000,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on InvestmentsUSD | — | — | — | 0Source |
| Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation SettlementUSD | — | — | — | 0Source |
| Goodwill, Impairment LossUSD | 1,140,000,000Source | 1,517,000,000Source | 0Source | 0Source |
| Gross ProfitUSD | 1,952,000,000Source | 2,356,000,000Source | 2,603,000,000Source | 2,380,000,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to ParentUSD | -1,144,000,000Source | -1,514,000,000Source | 1,969,000,000Source | 1,902,000,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, DomesticUSD | -1,491,000,000Source | -2,269,000,000Source | -163,000,000Source | -292,000,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -1,130,000,000Source | -1,506,000,000Source | 1,973,000,000Source | 1,910,000,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic ShareUSD per share | -10.44Source | -13.86Source | 18.09Source | 17.55Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted ShareUSD per share | -10.44Source | -13.86Source | 18Source | 17.41Source |
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -21,000,000Source | -8,000,000Source | -9,000,000Source | -8,000,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to ParentUSD | -21,000,000Source | -8,000,000Source | -9,000,000Source | -8,000,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Equity Method InvestmentsUSD | 127,000,000Source | 196,000,000Source | 102,000,000Source | 220,000,000Source |
| Interest ExpenseUSD | 701,000,000Source | 676,000,000Source | 720,000,000Source | 405,000,000Source |
| Investment Income, InterestUSD | 24,000,000Source | 33,000,000Source | 39,000,000Source | 69,000,000Source |
| Research and Development ExpenseUSD | 125,000,000Source | 130,000,000Source | 146,000,000Source | 112,000,000Source |
Filing attachments
a202609xx8-kex991.htm · 8-K · 2026-09-16
EX-99.1 2 a202609xx8-kex991.htm EX-99.1 Document Exhibit 99.1 Celanese Corporation 222 West Las Colinas Blvd. Suite 900N Irving, Texas 75039 Luis Fernandez-Moreno Elected to Celanese Board of Directors DALLAS (September 16, 2026) - Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global chemical and specialty materials company, today announced that Luis Fernandez-Moreno has been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors. A seasoned public and private company director, Mr. Fernandez-Moreno, …
Read attachment ↗q220268-kex992.htm · 8-K · 2026-08-04
EX-99.2 4 q220268-kex992.htm EX-99.2 Document Exhibit 99.2 Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures and Supplemental Information August 4, 2026 In this document, the terms the "Company," "we" and "our" refer to Celanese Corporation and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide information of interest to investors, analysts and other parties including supplemental financial information and reconciliations and other information concerning our us…
Read attachment ↗q220268-kex991.htm · 8-K · 2026-08-04
EX-99.1 2 q220268-kex991.htm EX-99.1 Document Exhibit 99.1 Celanese Corporation Reports Second Quarter Earnings Dallas, August 4, 2026: Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global chemical and specialty materials company, today reported second quarter 2026 U.S. GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.15 and adjusted earnings per share of $2.45. Net sales of $2.8 billion increased 18 percent sequentially, reflecting a 4 percent increase in volume and a 14 percent increase in price. Results wer…
Read attachment ↗q220268-kex992.htm · 8-K · 2026-08-04
EX-99.2 3 q220268-kex992.htm EX-99.2 Document Exhibit 99.2 Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures and Supplemental Information August 4, 2026 In this document, the terms the "Company," "we" and "our" refer to Celanese Corporation and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide information of interest to investors, analysts and other parties including supplemental financial information and reconciliations and other information concerning our us…
Read attachment ↗q120268-kex992.htm · 8-K · 2026-05-05
EX-99.2 4 q120268-kex992.htm EX-99.2 Document Exhibit 99.2 Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures and Supplemental Information May 5, 2026 In this document, the terms the "Company," "we" and "our" refer to Celanese Corporation and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide information of interest to investors, analysts and other parties including supplemental financial information and reconciliations and other information concerning our use o…
Read attachment ↗q120268-kex991.htm · 8-K · 2026-05-05
EX-99.1 2 q120268-kex991.htm EX-99.1 Document Exhibit 99.1 Celanese Corporation Reports First Quarter Earnings Dallas, May 5, 2026: Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global chemical and specialty materials company, today reported first quarter 2026 U.S. GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.41 and adjusted earnings per share of $0.85. Net sales of $2.3 billion increased 6 percent sequentially, reflecting a 5 percent increase in volume, a small currency benefit and stable pricing. Results…
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