Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.12
Celanese Corporation (CE) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.2%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
CE Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.1% and trend is falling.
CE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.2%
Trailing DPS$0.12
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout1.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-64.8%
5Y CAGR-45.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.1%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.2%
1Y Total Return-5.7%
5Y Total Return-58.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,16710Y ago$10,28520Y ago$39,644
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
CE Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Celanese Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 1.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CE does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -64.8% and 5-year CAGR of -45.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.2% dividend yield, 0.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.1% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -58.3%, with dividends contributing 6.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,285 today.
CE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$9.88
Avg/Payment$0.4940
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026Latest | $0.0300 | — | 18.44% | May 11, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $0.0300 | — | 22.60% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $0.0300 | — | 29.13% | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | $0.0300 | — | 1.39% | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | $0.0300 | — | 3.33% | May 12, 2025 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | $0.0300 | ↓ -95.7% | 3.91% | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | $0.7000 | — | 2.20% | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | $0.7000 | — | 2.01% | Aug 12, 2024 |
CE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.2%
#9 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-45.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.2%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CECelanese Corporation | $5.7B | 0.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 EMNEastman Chemical Com… | $8.3B | 4.5% | 80.4% | 16 | Watch |
2nd  HUNHuntsman Corporation | $2.1B | 7.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 AVNTAvient Corporation | $3.5B | 2.9% | 1.2% | 14 | Sustainable |
 ASHAshland Inc. | $3.1B | 2.4% | — | 16 | Unknown |
 TROXTronox Holdings plc | $1.2B | 4.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  DOWDow Inc. | $22.8B | 6.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  LYBLyondellBasell Indus… | $19.4B | 9.1% | — | 15 | Unknown |
 WLKWestlake Corporation | $10.3B | 2.6% | — | 22 | Unknown |
CE Annual Dividend History (2001–2026)
26 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.06 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 2025 | $0.12 | -95.7% | 4 | $-10.64 | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2024 | $2.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $-13.93 | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2023 | $2.80 | 2.2% | 4 | $17.92 | 15.6% | 6.40x | 2.2% |
| 2022 | $2.74 | 0.7% | 4 | $17.34 | 15.8% | 6.33x | 2.2% |
| 2021 | $2.72 | 9.7% | 4 | $16.86 | 16.1% | 6.20x | 2.2% |
| 2020 | $2.48 | 3.3% | 4 | $16.75 | 14.8% | 6.75x | 2.0% |
| 2019 | $2.40 | 15.4% | 4 | $6.84 | 35.1% | 2.85x | 1.9% |
| 2018 | $2.08 | 19.5% | 4 | $8.91 | 23.3% | 4.28x | 1.7% |
| 2017 | $1.74 | 26.1% | 4 | $6.09 | 28.6% | 3.50x | 1.4% |
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CE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CE stock.
How much dividend does CE pay per share?
Celanese Corporation (CE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.12 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CE's next ex-dividend date?
CE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CE typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CE's dividend safe?
CE's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +1.4%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has CE increased its dividend?
CE has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -45.4%.
How often does CE pay dividends?
Celanese Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.12 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 21+ years from 2005 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CE five years ago would be worth approximately $4,167 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.