Celanese Corporation (CE) Earnings History
Profitable25 years of earnings data (2001–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Celanese Corporation (CE) Earnings Overview
As of November 8, 2026, Celanese Corporation (CE) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $262M, reflecting +23.6% year-over-year growth. The company earned $2.38 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of -12.2%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CE's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.99B in fiscal 2020.
Celanese Corporation maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 18.8%, operating margin of 8.0%, and net margin of -12.2%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including EMN ($647M net income, 5.4% margin), HUN (-$165M net income, -4.8% margin), AVNT ($182M net income, 2.5% margin), CE has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare CE vs EMN →
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CE Historical Earnings Data (2001–2025)
25 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -$1.17B | +23.5% | $767M | $-10.64 | -12.2% | 8.0% |
| 2024 | -$1.52B | -177.7% | -$697M | $-13.93 | -14.8% | -6.8% |
| 2023 | $1.96B | +3.5% | $1.69B | $17.92 | 17.9% | 15.4% |
| 2022 | $1.89B | +0.2% | $1.38B | $17.34 | 19.6% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | $1.89B | -4.8% | $1.95B | $16.86 | 22.1% | 22.8% |
| 2020 | $1.99B | +133.0% | $664M | $16.75 | 35.1% | 11.7% |
| 2019 | $852M | -29.4% | $834M | $6.84 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2018 | $1.21B | +43.2% | $1.33B | $8.91 | 16.9% | 18.6% |
| 2017 | $843M | -6.3% | $901M | $6.09 | 13.7% | 14.7% |
| 2016 | $900M | +196.1% | $893M | $6.18 | 16.7% | 16.6% |
| 2015 | $304M | -51.3% | $326M | $2.00 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 2014 | $624M | -43.3% | $758M | $4.00 | 9.2% | 11.1% |
| 2013 | $1.10B | +82.0% | $1.51B | $6.91 | 16.9% | 23.2% |
| 2012 | $605M | -0.3% | $511M | $3.79 | 9.4% | 8.0% |
| 2011 | $607M | +61.9% | $690M | $3.82 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| 2010 | $375M | -23.2% | $501M | $2.37 | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| 2009 | $488M | +73.0% | $290M | $3.11 | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 2008 | $282M | -33.8% | $440M | $1.73 | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| 2007 | $426M | +4.9% | $748M | $2.49 | 6.6% | 11.6% |
| 2006 | $406M | +46.6% | $747M | $2.36 | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| 2005 | $277M | +209.5% | $561M | $1.67 | 4.6% | 9.2% |
| 2004 | -$253M | -270.9% | $78M | $-2.91 | -6.6% | 2.0% |
| 2003 | $148M | -11.9% | $118M | $2.57 | 3.2% | 2.6% |
| 2002 | $168M | +146.0% | $153M | $2.44 | 4.5% | 4.1% |
| 2001 | -$365M | - | -$371M | $-7.25 | -9.5% | -9.7% |
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CE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CE stock.
What is CE earnings per share (EPS)?
CE trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $2.38, reflecting +23.6% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is N/A. Complete EPS history from 2001 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Celanese Corporation's net income?
Celanese Corporation (CE) trailing twelve-month net income is $262M as of 2025. Earnings grew +23.6% year-over-year.
Is CE profitable?
Yes, CE is profitable with a TTM net income of $262M and a net profit margin of -12.2%.
What is CE's earnings growth rate?
CE compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: N/A, 3-Year: N/A, 5-Year: N/A, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 2001 to 2025.
What are CE's profit margins?
Celanese Corporation net profit margin is -12.2%, operating margin is +8.0%, and gross margin is +18.8%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is -23.1%.
Is CE growing earnings?
Yes, CE earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +23.6% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income reached $262M. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was CE's best earnings year?
Celanese Corporation's highest annual net income on record is $2.0B, achieved in fiscal year 2020. Earnings history on this page spans 2001 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were CE's earnings last quarter?
CE's most recent reported quarter was Q3 2026. Net income was $74M with diluted EPS of $0.67. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.