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Celanese (CE)
:CE
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 07, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.73Last Year’s EPS
2.08Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 16 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 18, 2025
|% Change Since: -24.75%
|Next Earnings Date:May 07, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflects a proactive approach to cost management and leadership restructuring, showing a commitment to improving cash flow and operational efficiency. However, challenges such as inventory overhang, margin compression, and pricing pressures in key segments present obstacles that the company must navigate. The strategic focus on cash generation and operational adjustments suggests resilience, but ongoing market conditions may continue to pose challenges.Company Guidance
In the Celanese Corporation Q4 2024 earnings call, the company provided guidance with several key metrics. They executed over $75 million in cost actions and reduced their 2025 capital plan to $300 to $350 million, approximately a $100 million reduction from the previous year. The company is focused on cash generation, margin expansion, and productivity, with a finance and business review committee established to evaluate options for improving performance. For 2025, the company is targeting significant improvements in free cash flow, with expectations for working capital to be a source of cash, significantly lower cash taxes, and a $100 million reduction in capital expenditures. Celanese is also aggressively working on divestitures, with potential transactions similar in size to previous deals, and they are prioritizing deleveraging over equity raises due to the strength of the debt market. The company aims for EBITDA improvements, focusing on cost efficiencies and reversing margin compressions in their acetyl and engineered materials businesses, while also navigating the impact of new capacity in the acetyls segment and leveraging their optionality model.Cost Reduction Achievements
Celanese executed over $75 million worth of cost actions in Q4 2024 and reduced their 2025 capital plan by about $100 million compared to last year.
Leadership and Board Additions
Celanese appointed a new leader, Todd Elliott, to the Engineered Materials business and added Chris Kean and Scott Sutton to the board of directors to enhance finance and operational expertise.
Strong Debt Market Conditions
The company is prepared to access debt markets quickly and opportunistically, with credit markets being very strong, allowing them to manage debt maturities prudently.
Positive Outlook on Free Cash Flow
Expectations for improved free cash flow in 2025 due to better management of working capital, lower cash taxes, and reduced capital expenditures.
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CE Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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CE Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | $69.91 | $54.91 | -21.46% |
| Nov 04, 2024 | $123.50 | $91.00 | -26.32% |
| Aug 01, 2024 | $136.79 | $130.82 | -4.36% |
| May 08, 2024 | $161.55 | $159.72 | -1.13% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Celanese (CE) report earnings?
Celanese (CE) is schdueled to report earning on May 07, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Celanese (CE) earnings time?
Celanese (CE) earnings time is at May 07, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is CE EPS forecast?
CE EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 0.73.
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