Celanese (CE) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $47.49, +2.26% vs the prior close of $46.44.
- Volume 1.40M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
CE rises 2.3% to $47.49, 4 up days in a row. Closed at $47.49, +2.26% vs the prior close of $46.44. Day range $45.89–$47.96, opened at $46.58.
CE daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — CE rises 2.3% to $47.49, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $47.49, +2.26% vs the prior close of $46.44. Day range $45.89–$47.96, opened at $46.58.
- Volume was 1.40M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.66M.
- Price is +4.6% vs its 50-day average ($45.40) and -7.6% vs its 200-day average ($51.41).
- 52-week range $35.13–$70.70; today's close sits at 35% of that range, 32.8% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 15, 2026 — CE rises 1.4% to $46.44, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $46.44, +1.35% vs the prior close of $45.82. Day range $44.47–$46.86, opened at $45.69.
- Volume was 1.17M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.76M.
- Price is +2.4% vs its 50-day average ($45.33) and -9.6% vs its 200-day average ($51.38).
- 52-week range $35.13–$70.70; today's close sits at 32% of that range, 34.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 14, 2026 — CE rises 2.4% to $45.82
- Closed at $45.82, +2.44% vs the prior close of $44.73. Day range $44.39–$46.22, opened at $44.39.
- Volume was 1.67M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 1.80M.
- Price is +1.2% vs its 50-day average ($45.27) and -10.8% vs its 200-day average ($51.36).
- 52-week range $35.13–$70.70; today's close sits at 30% of that range, 35.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — CE rises 0.4% to $44.73
- Closed at $44.73, +0.38% vs the prior close of $44.56. Day range $43.61–$44.81, opened at $44.18.
- Volume was 1.51M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.81M.
- Price is -1.2% vs its 50-day average ($45.25) and -12.9% vs its 200-day average ($51.35).
- 52-week range $35.13–$70.70; today's close sits at 27% of that range, 36.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — CE dips 1.0% to $44.56
- Closed at $44.56, -1.02% vs the prior close of $45.02. Day range $44.42–$45.54, opened at $45.54.
- Volume was 1.26M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.82M.
- Price is -1.5% vs its 50-day average ($45.24) and -13.2% vs its 200-day average ($51.34).
- 52-week range $35.13–$70.70; today's close sits at 27% of that range, 37.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — CE rises 0.5% to $45.02
- Closed at $45.02, +0.47% vs the prior close of $44.81. Day range $44.55–$46.04, opened at $45.37.
- Volume was 1.05M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 1.83M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -0.5% vs its 50-day average ($45.24) and -12.3% vs its 200-day average ($51.32).
- 52-week range $35.13–$70.70; today's close sits at 28% of that range, 36.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — CE rises 2.2% to $44.81
- Closed at $44.81, +2.17% vs the prior close of $43.86. Day range $43.59–$45.17, opened at $43.59.
- Volume was 2.56M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 1.83M.
- Price is -0.9% vs its 50-day average ($45.24) and -12.7% vs its 200-day average ($51.31).
- 52-week range $35.13–$70.70; today's close sits at 27% of that range, 36.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — CE dips 2.2% to $43.86, a 1-month low
- Closed at $43.86, -2.21% vs the prior close of $44.85. Day range $43.63–$45.05, opened at $44.50.
- Volume was 1.08M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 1.86M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -3.0% vs its 50-day average ($45.22) and -14.5% vs its 200-day average ($51.30).
- 52-week range $35.13–$70.70; today's close sits at 25% of that range, 38.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — CE dips 1.5% to $44.85
- Closed at $44.85, -1.49% vs the prior close of $45.53. Day range $44.46–$46.09, opened at $45.51.
- Volume was 1.27M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.87M.
- Price is -0.8% vs its 50-day average ($45.21) and -12.6% vs its 200-day average ($51.30).
- 52-week range $35.13–$70.70; today's close sits at 27% of that range, 36.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — CE jumps 3.0% to $45.53
- Closed at $45.53, +3.03% vs the prior close of $44.19. Day range $43.85–$46.15, opened at $44.52.
- Volume was 1.42M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.87M.
- Price is +0.7% vs its 50-day average ($45.20) and -11.2% vs its 200-day average ($51.28).
- 52-week range $35.13–$70.70; today's close sits at 29% of that range, 35.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — CE ends flat (-0.0%) to $44.19, a 1-month low, 7 down days in a row
- Closed at $44.19, -0.02% vs the prior close of $44.20. Day range $43.38–$45.07, opened at $44.68.
- Volume was 1.84M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 1.86M.
- Price is -2.3% vs its 50-day average ($45.22) and -13.8% vs its 200-day average ($51.26).
- 52-week range $35.13–$70.70; today's close sits at 25% of that range, 37.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 7 straight losses.
CE latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about CE in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 17, 2026 · Form 3 — New insider holdings
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Sep 16, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Aug 17, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Kyrish Chuck bought 800 shares at $45.51 (≈$36.41K) on Aug 14, 2026
- Kyrish Chuck bought 1,400 shares at $45.53 (≈$63.74K) on Aug 14, 2026
- Kyrish Chuck bought 100 shares at $45.51 (≈$4.55K) on Aug 14, 2026
- Kyrish Chuck bought 800 shares at $45.51 (≈$36.41K) on Aug 14, 2026
- Kyrish Chuck bought 1,400 shares at $45.53 (≈$63.74K) on Aug 14, 2026
- Kyrish Chuck bought 100 shares at $45.51 (≈$4.55K) on Aug 14, 2026
- …plus 6 more transaction lines in the filing.
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 13, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Duffie Ashley B bought 600 shares at $45.60 (≈$27.36K) on Aug 11, 2026
- Duffie Ashley B bought 600 shares at $45.60 (≈$27.36K) on Aug 11, 2026
- Duffie Ashley B bought 600 shares at $45.60 (≈$27.36K) on Aug 11, 2026
- Duffie Ashley B bought 600 shares at $45.60 (≈$27.36K) on Aug 11, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 12, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Murray Mark Christopher bought 2,153 shares at $45.52 (≈$98.00K) on Aug 11, 2026
- Murray Mark Christopher bought 2,153 shares at $45.52 (≈$98.00K) on Aug 11, 2026
- Murray Mark Christopher bought 2,153 shares at $45.52 (≈$98.00K) on Aug 11, 2026
- Murray Mark Christopher bought 2,153 shares at $45.52 (≈$98.00K) on Aug 11, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 12, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 12, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 12, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 5, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $2.75B (prior year $2.53B) (+8.7% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $125.00M (prior year $197.00M) (-36.5% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $1.13 (prior year $1.80) (-37.2% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 4, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Aug 4, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Aug 4, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
Jun 25, 2026 · Form 25-NSE — Notice that a security is being removed from exchange listing
Notice that a security is being removed from exchange listing
Jun 22, 2026 · Form 11-K — Annual report for an employee stock plan
Annual report for an employee stock plan
Things to know before you trade CE
- Last results release: Aug 4, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 5, 2026, Feb 17, 2026, Nov 6, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 3, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.87% (largest 6.9%).
- Liquidity: about 1.69M shares (≈$80.46M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $47.49 vs a range of $35.13–$70.70 (35% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Jul 28, 2026 ($0.03/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 25 open-market buys, 0 sales; latest: Chuck Kyrish bought 800 shares on Aug 14, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 16, 2026; 10-Q Aug 5, 2026; 8-K Aug 4, 2026.
- Share count: 109.75M shares outstanding (Aug 3, 2026), +0.2% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass).
CE market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 46.58 | 47.96 | 45.89 | 47.49 | 1.40M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 45.69 | 46.86 | 44.47 | 46.44 | 1.17M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 44.39 | 46.22 | 44.39 | 45.82 | 1.67M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 44.18 | 44.81 | 43.61 | 44.73 | 1.51M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 45.54 | 45.54 | 44.42 | 44.56 | 1.26M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 45.37 | 46.04 | 44.55 | 45.02 | 1.05M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 43.59 | 45.17 | 43.59 | 44.81 | 2.56M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 44.50 | 45.05 | 43.63 | 43.86 | 1.08M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 45.51 | 46.09 | 44.46 | 44.85 | 1.27M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 44.52 | 46.15 | 43.85 | 45.53 | 1.42M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 44.68 | 45.07 | 43.38 | 44.19 | 1.84M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 44.41 | 44.41 | 42.17 | 44.20 | 1.39M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 44.50 | 45.15 | 44.36 | 44.37 | 1.57M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 45.64 | 45.65 | 44.40 | 44.84 | 1.56M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 46.75 | 47.46 | 45.88 | 45.92 | 2.10M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 47.40 | 48.93 | 46.60 | 47.09 | 1.59M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 48.53 | 48.85 | 47.43 | 47.56 | 1.81M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 47.99 | 49.67 | 47.99 | 48.49 | 2.96M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 44.40 | 48.77 | 44.40 | 47.44 | 2.66M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 45.70 | 46.25 | 44.37 | 44.38 | 2.00M |
About Celanese
Celanese (CE) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass)”. Its business address is in IRVING, TX. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1306830.
CE board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce E. Chinn | Director | May 13, 2026 |
| Luis M Fernandez-Moreno | Director | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Edward G Galante | Director | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Timothy Go | Director | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Kathryn Hill | Director | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Jay V Ihlenfeld | Director | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Deborah J. Kissire | Director | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Michael Koenig | Director | May 13, 2026 |
| Christopher J Kuehn | Director | May 13, 2026 |
| Ganesh Moorthy | Director | May 13, 2026 |
| Anne P Noonan | Director | May 13, 2026 |
| Scott A Richardson | CEO & President | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Kim K.W. Rucker | Director | Aug 12, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley B Duffie | SVP & GC | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Todd L Elliott | SVP, EM | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Chuck Kyrish | SVP & CFO | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Aaron M Mcgilvray | Chief Accounting Officer | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Mark Christopher Murray | SVP - Acetyls | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Scott A Richardson | CEO & President | Mar 3, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Chuck Kyrish | Buy | 800 | $45.51 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Chuck Kyrish | Buy | 1,400 | $45.53 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Chuck Kyrish | Buy | 100 | $45.51 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Chuck Kyrish | Buy | 800 | $45.51 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Chuck Kyrish | Buy | 1,400 | $45.53 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Chuck Kyrish | Buy | 100 | $45.51 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Chuck Kyrish | Buy | 800 | $45.51 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Chuck Kyrish | Buy | 1,400 | $45.53 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Chuck Kyrish | Buy | 100 | $45.51 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Chuck Kyrish | Buy | 800 | $45.51 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Chuck Kyrish | Buy | 1,400 | $45.53 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Chuck Kyrish | Buy | 100 | $45.51 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Ashley B Duffie | Buy | 600 | $45.60 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Ashley B Duffie | Buy | 600 | $45.60 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Ashley B Duffie | Buy | 600 | $45.60 |
CE financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $9.54B | $-1.17B | -10.64 | $1.15B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $10.27B | $-1.54B | -14.11 | $966.00M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $10.93B | $1.94B | 17.76 | $1.90B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $9.67B | $1.89B | 17.34 | $1.82B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $8.54B | $1.89B | 16.86 | $1.76B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $21.41B, total liabilities $—, cash $1.51B (as of Jun 30, 2026).
CE earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $45.24 |
| May 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $69.01 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $55.74 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $36.11 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $47.42 |
| May 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $44.77 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $69.91 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $123.50 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 6, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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